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SATuRDAY November 17, 2012 DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109 A 510 Organize a Japan Bowl: motivating Students to Learn about Japan The Japan Bowl challenges students of Japanese to also learn about Japan’s culture and society National Japan Bowl Director Risa Kamio will explain how teachers can create their own Japan Bowl, write challenging but fun questions, and gain free access to the Japan Bowl’s databank of over 2,000 non-language questions Presenter(s): Risa Kamio and John Malott, Japan- America Society sponsor(s): AATJ strand: Culture applicable level(s): Grades 6–12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Japanese 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109 B 511 Beyond the Great wall: Shattering myths About Language and Culture This presentation will introduce a number of strategies and new projects, including a set of online Chinese language and culture learning modules entitled “China and Globalization,” that aim to shatter some of the preconceived notions or narrow views about the target language and culture that learners bring to the classroom Presenter(s): Chris Livaccari (Chair), Jeff Wang, and Eleise Jones, Asia Society sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Chinese 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 110 A 512 why Not use PowerPoint? PowerPoint is a simple yet highly useful tool for instruction You can create flashcards, quizzes, interactive whiteboard games, worksheets, listening exercises, online activities, and so on In this presentation, the presenter will share ideas for use of PowerPoint in the class and directions for creating them Presenter(s): Kazumi Yamashita-Iverson, Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School sponsor(s): AATJ strand: Technology applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 120 | ACTFL 2012 Program Guide 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 110 B 513 how Proficiency-Based Learning and Assessment works Moving toward evaluating students on what they “can do” rather than on how well they study for a test, we might need to refocus our roles as teachers This session shows how we can help our students reach higher proficiency levels and ensure those levels are Standards-based Presenter(s): Michael Kluemper (Chair), Ballard High School; Lisa F. Berkson, Dobson High School; Mai Fujii, Virginia Beach City Public Schools sponsor(s): AATJ strand: Assessment applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A 514 Teaching a Cultural Framework in Advanced German Language Courses The focus of this session is to provide sufficient cultural elements to prepare students to deal with evaluative language from the beginning of their studies and thus to develop the competence to interpret multi-level meaning and to respond to emotive language such as humor at an advanced level Presenter(s): Marjorie O. Tussing, California State University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 B 515 Standards in Establishing an <strong>American</strong> Sign Language Program This session will define current standards in teacher recruitment and retention, evaluate teacher qualifications, and examine trends in curriculum development and professional development opportunities for teachers These issues are critical for any world language program considering adding or establishing <strong>American</strong> Sign Language classes Presenter(s): Brenda A. Schertz, University of Southern Maine; Jim Lipsky, Northeastern University; Patrick McCarthy, University of New Hampshire at Manchester sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): Administration language of Presentation: Other applicable language(s): Other 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 A 516 Preparing to Teach the New AP Latin AP Latin beginning in the 2012–13 academic year, will include readings from Vergil and Caesar The new AP Curriculum Framework and a Course Planning and Pacing Guide will be the integral components of this workshop presentation Presenter(s): Jill Crooker, University of Rochester; Teresa Kawamata, Loyola High School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Latin 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 B 517 Structured Language Activities to Build Chinese Proficiency: Examples from Immersion Participants will learn practical strategies and activities to build students’ Chinese proficiency Participants will see examples of structured language practice activities that foster student-to-student interaction and teacher-to-student interaction As a result, teachers can create a highly engaging classroom that builds Chinese proficiency Presenter(s): Kathleen Wang (Chair), Hsiu-Wen Hsieh, and Yu-Ju Tai, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English, Chinese applicable language(s): Chinese 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 A 518 Succeeding with Special Needs Students Participants will learn how to make all types of special needs learners attain success in foreign language class Attendees will acquire fun, practical strategies based on cutting-edge research to make the language experience rewarding for the instructor as well as the student with disabilities or other specific needs Presenter(s): Lois A. Grollitsch, D’Youville College sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All
DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B 519 Global-Project-Based Learning (G-PBL) in world Languages Programs G-PBL is an effective model for creating curriculum units and authentic assessments that engages students while supporting development of language/culture proficiency, global competency and 21st century skills Through participation in G-PBL, the value of language learning in an interconnected world becomes immediately apparent to students of all ages Presenter(s): Janis Jensen, Kean University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 C 520 Implementing Arts Integration and Artful Thinking in Your Classroom In this interactive session, discover what Arts Integration is and what it isn’t! Go home with a tool kit of Arts Integration and Artful Thinking strategies and lesson seeds that will help you differentiate instruction in a way that will engage, challenge and motivate your students to higher-level thinking Presenter(s): Patricia Klos, Bates Middle School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All ACTFL reSeArCh PrioriTy 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 Lecture hall 521 ACTFL Research Priority Area #3: Language use in the Community Attendees will discuss and share preliminary ideas for research studies that address questions in this priority area, such as: How do graduates of language programs (K–16) use their language in the community and for what purposes? What effect does language study have on student career paths after graduation? Is there a relationship between teacher candidates’ out-of-class language use and their oral proficiency ratings? Presenter(s): Miguel Mantero, University of Alabama sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Research applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A 522 Lights, Camera, Action! using Authentic materials to Promote Conversational Skills Many students struggle to participate actively in interactions with native speakers of the target language In this session, we show you how to use authentic materials as a classroom tool for examining conversational interactions and teach students interactive moves that will help them participate more actively in conversations Presenter(s): Abby Dings and Ted Jobe, Southwestern University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B 523 Play-Based Strategies to Encourage Second Language Production in Preschool Educators will learn to organize dramatic role-play activities that encourage young children to have fun while using a new second language with peers Participants will leave the session with the skills required to create a dramatic play program that will get students talking among themselves in the target language Presenter(s): Raul Echevarria, CommuniKids LLC sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 8 language of Presentation: Spanish applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 C 524 Improvisation Starters to Encourage Interpersonal Communication in the Classroom Few of us get up in the morning and plan what we will say throughout the day We react spontaneously to what is happening within a particular context and with a certain individual This session will focus on improvisational strategies to improve and enhance interpersonal communication in the classroom Presenter(s): Peggy Boyles, Peggy Boyles Consulting sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Grades 6–12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 116 525 making the LCTL Classroom more Learner-Centered This session will discuss how teachers of Dari, Pashto, and other less commonly taught languages in a Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) program have incorporated learner-centered objectives, activities, and examples into their lessons As a result, learners increased their proficiency more quickly and course length was shortened Presenter(s): Daniel J. Thornhill, USSOCOM; Violeta Sweeney, U.S. Special Operations Command; Yulia Gentel and Tatjana Stack, Special Operations Forces Teletraining System sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117 526 Evaluation as Professional Development for Language Program Directors and Teachers Recent reconceptualizations of evaluation help address many challenges in language education Presenters report on utilization of evaluation for (a) improving program administration/coordination, (b) raising awareness about curricular and instructional changes, (c) encouraging reflective professional engagement among teaching assistants, and (d) developing educators’ capacities to undertake evaluation for diverse purposes Presenter(s): John Norris, Georgetown University; Nicole Mills, Harvard University; Martha G. Schulte- Nafeh and Anthony Edwards, University of Texas; Alessia Blad and Shauna Williams, University of Notre Dame; Judith E. Liskin-Gasparro and Raychel M. Vasseur, The University of Iowa sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Assessment applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A 527 The writing Proficiency Guidelines: Evidence from a Department-wide Assessment With the revision of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (2012), there is a continued need for research and classroom-based application of the guidelines for writing proficiency The presentation will discuss the evaluation of a writing assessment based on select criteria from the guidelines, and discuss implications for the classroom Presenter(s): Christina Huhn, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Erin Mikulec, Illinois State University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Assessment applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All ACTFL 2012 Program Guide | 121 SATuRDAY November 17, 2012
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