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NCLRC Summer Institutes for 2010
Unless otherwise noted, institutes are held at George Washington University, Washington, DC. The National Capital Language Resource Center (NCLRC) is a joint project of Georgetown University, The George Washington University and the Center for Applied Linguistics.
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BACKWARD DESIGN AND STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTION
Jennifer Eddy, Ph.D., (Queens College)
May 24-25
Registration: Before May 1: $100; Regular: $125
Level: All
How do I design a curriculum based on the Standards with performance as the goal? What does performance assessment look like? Participants are guided through a model protocol, aligning backward design specifically with the ACTFL Standards (5Cs). This institute is hands-on and interactive with presentation, examples, and discussion.
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LANGUAGE PROGRAM EVALUATION
Julie Sugarman, Margaret E. Malone, Ph.D., Francesca DiSilvio (Center for Applied Linguistics)
May 26 - 27
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
Learn about different approaches to language program evaluation and the basic steps to designing an evaluation. Topics covered include basic principles of planning for an evaluation, including defining expectations for evaluation, collecting data and planning for analysis and reporting.
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DEVELOPING LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILLS
Joan Rubin, Ph.D.
June 3-4
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
Through interactive, experiential demonstrations, participants experience and identify listening comprehension strategies and learn how to teach them to language learners. Participants apply these concepts to teaching strategies and plan listening tasks appropriate to their own instructional settings. Online registration for this event.
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UNDERSTANDING ASSESSMENT
June 8, Center for Applied Linguistics
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Before May 1: $100; Regular: $125
Level: All
Victoria Nier, Anne Donovan, Meg Malone (held at the Center for Applied Linguistics)
This institute focuses on differences between assessment and testing, distinguishing between various kinds of tests, learning to interpret results, and becoming familiar with choosing tests to fit a purpose. Topics covered include the differences among proficiency, achievement, and placement tests; the interpretation of results; and the application of information gained from the test to teaching. Online registration for this event.
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WRITING PROPOSALS FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION PROJECTS
Anna Uhl Chamot, Ph.D., George Washington University, Catharine Keatley, Ph.D., NCLRC, and invited officials from government programs.
June 9-10
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: All
This institute is designed to give participants information and practice in writing proposals for language education projects. It includes information about funding sources and organizing and writing the proposal and budget. Representatives from government agencies speak to the participants about their grant programs and discuss participants’ individual project ideas.
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BRAIN, LANGUAGE, AND BILINGUALISM
Michael Ullman, Ph.D. (Georgetown University), & Anna Uhl Chamot, Ph.D. (The George Washington University).
June 14-15
Registration: Before May 1: $225 Regular: $245
Level: All
Dr. Ullman is a leading researcher in bilingualism, language learning, and the brain. In this institute for language teachers and instructors, participants first learn about basic brain anatomy and how language is processed in the brain. On Day 2, the institute will focus on brain research with language learners and bilinguals. Activities will include presentations, demonstrations, discussion, and video and audio examples of illustrative cases.
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STARTALK's PROFESSIONALIZE YOUR CHINESE
June 14-15
No Registration Fee - Registration will be open after funding is received
Level: All
Phyllis Zhang, Anna Helm, Margaret Gonglewski, George Washington University
This intensive immersion institute is aimed at helping intermediate high to advanced learners of Mandarin prepare for the process of applying for professional positions, internships, and other postgraduate opportunities related to their language proficiency. Students of Chinese will develop a professional resume, learn how to write accompanying correspondence, how to behave in professional settings, and learn about career opportunities for speakers of Mandarin. Experts in the field of international business culture will guide students to compare business cultures in the US and China. Field trips in Washington and guest speakers will broaden the perspective of students on the range of career pathways for proficient Mandarin speakers while providing networking opportunities and intensive language practice. Online registration for this event.
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TEACHING SPANISH TO HERITAGE SPEAKERS
June 23-24
Registration: Before May 1: $200; Regular: $225
Level: Secondary/College/Adult
Conducted in Spanish by Anna Uhl Chamot, Ph.D. and Claudia Bezaka, FL Supervisor, DC Public Schools
Secondary heritage Spanish speakers are fluent in oral Spanish, but vary greatly in their level of literacy. Those with educational gaps need help in developing their reading and writing proficiency and also in grammar and academic and literary vocabulary. Practical, research-based activities for high school Hispanic students demonstrate ways to teach literary concepts, language skills, and learning strategies for reading comprehension and writing in Spanish. Ways to differentiate instruction in mixed literacy level classes are suggested. Online registration for this event.
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SPAIN: LANGUAGE AND CULTURE: EMBASSY OF SPAIN/NCLRC 3-DAY IMMERSION SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS OF SPANISH.
Embassy of Spain staff, Sheila Cockey, M.A.
June 30-July 3
Registration: Before May 1: $675 single, $575 double. Regular: $675 single; $575 double
Includes 3 nights in dormitory and most meals.
Level: Secondary / College / Adult
An enjoyable, informative, immersion experience for teachers on Spanish language and culture, and how to teach it. All participants and presenters speak only Spanish for the duration of the Institute. In addition to an Embassy visit, programs include hands-on, interactive presentations, discussions, language and cultural experiences. A workshop on using film clips helps teachers select 3-5 minute clips from movies in Spanish and prepare support materials for use in classrooms. Most meals are shared and participants stay in university dorms. Evenings focus on sharing teaching strategies.
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ARTS INTEGRATION IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
Kristin Gomez, Teacher of French at Arlington County Public Schools
June 28
Registration: Before May 1: $100; Regular: $125
Level: Secondary/College/Adult
In this workshop, language teachers will learn to build a framework for incorporating the arts into their teaching. Arts integration helps teachers draw the intellectual and creative potential from all students. Participants will learn Arts integration strategies that provide a wonderful way to wrap language content into a rich, creative, and cultural context. Any subject comes to life when students can participate in unique explorations of learning while using their hands and their minds. Hands-on activities will allow participating teachers to explore different arts integration strategies and learn how to balance rigorous content and personal expression. Among the art forms to be included are: poetry, mask-making, dance, and song. Online registration for this event.
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AN IVORY COAST CULTURAL IMMERSION IN FRENCH
Karen Willetts, Montgomery County Public Schools & Retired Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire Pascal D. Kokora, Ph.D, Georgetown University.
June 28-July 1
Registration: Before May 1: $625 single /$525 double Regular: $675 single; $575 double
(Includes 3 nights in dorm and most meals.)
Level: Secondary/College/Adult
Participants will stay in a dormitory on the campus of The George Washington University and share meals, speaking French together and participating in sessions held entirely in French at the Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on the production of coffee and cocoa, a presentation and discussion on "La Francophonie" by Retired Ambassador Pascal D. Kokora, and food tasting of authentic Ivorian dishes. Some sessions will occur at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art; a narrated tour of museum art works, viewing of the film: "Les arts traditionnels de Cote d’Ivoire" by Phil Ravenhill, and a session on West African strip-cloth weaving and textiles with Louise Meyer, textile artist. Online registration for this event.
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STARTALK LEARNER-CENTERED ARABIC INSTRUCTION
Wafa Hassan, Michigan State University & Muhammad Eissa, Eissa Associates
July 6-16
Registration will be open after funding is received
Teacher stipends will be available to qualified applicants; housing provided. Middle School and High School Students of Arabic attend free 3-hour daily class from 7/8.
Level: Secondary
This institute provides Arabic teachers at the middle and high school levels the opportunity to develop learner-centered, communicative language teaching strategies, become familiar with the National Standards for Learning Arabic, and learn how to provide challenging, engaging instruction. Mentored hands-on application of instruction principles will occur through eight days of demonstration classes with middle and high school students in a school environment. Online registration for this event.
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