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SATuRDAY November 17, 2012 DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 552-27 Plagiarism and Academic writing in a Second Language Plagiarism may be particularly difficult to avoid for L2 academic writers because copying language (rather than just content) can be a helpful way to improve texts This presentation is interested in incidences of plagiarism in assessments and how the assessment format may contribute to or design out plagiarism Presenter(s): Christian Krekeler, Konstanz University of Applied Sciences 552-28 Preservice Teacher Preparation: The Impact of a Study Abroad Program This study investigated the impact of a short-term study abroad program on preservice teacher foreign language anxiety and on preservice teacher beliefs about language learning Candidates took teacher preparation coursework abroad in the target language The findings have implications for study abroad programs with a focus on preservice teacher education Presenter(s): Victoria Russell, Valdosta State University 552-29 Raising the Bar in Intercultural Competence and Language Proficency Three different groups of <strong>American</strong> pre-service teachers participating in a 12-week teaching exchange as interns in French schools showed a significant increase in both their intercultural competence as determined by pre- and post- measures of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and their linguistic ability in pre- and post-OPI ratings Presenter(s): Susan Colville-Hall, Maria Adamowicz-Hariasz, and Vladislava L. Sidorova, University of Akron; Tama Lea Engelking, Cleveland State University 552-30 Teaching Observations: how to Give Feedback and Improve Classroom Instruction Department Heads and Language Program Supervisors are confronted with the question of how to manage the task of observing teaching by faculty and giving feedback that leads to improvement in instruction These tasks can be perceived by everyone as uncomfortable The presenter shares models and strategies for applying them effectively Presenter(s): Laura McGee, Western Kentucky University 552-31 Teaching Foreign Language Composition in the 21st Century This roundtable discussion explores the role of higher education foreign language composition instruction within the context of the broader student experience with cross-disciplinary writing while addressing issues related to the multi-modal nature of composing in the contemporary world Presenter(s): Alessia Valfredini, Fordham University, NY 552-32 The Impact of Self-Reflection in Oral Production Language learners benefit from reviewing audio and video recordings of different spoken tasks using a prepared rubric for self-reflection on their oral production Discuss the impact of self-reflection and explore the results of student surveys on this topic as well as the rubrics used in self-reflection Presenter(s): Joan Clifford, Duke University 552-33 Truths and myths About Gap Years Abroad A gap year can offer high school graduates and college students the opportunity to enrich their lives with life-changing experiences Come learn about the benefits of a gap year and dispel the untruths about such topics as duration, location, relevance to a future degree or career, and cost Presenter(s): Robyn Macey, ECELA Spanish Schools 130 | ACTFL 2012 Program Guide 552-34 understanding Boredom in the Foreign Language Classroom This research looks closely at student boredom in the university-level FL classroom Questionnaires and interviews with 57 German learners revealed features of classroom activities and the learning environment that are particularly likely to yield feelings of boredom, as well as uncovered students’ surprising attitudes toward the boredom experience Presenter(s): Katie Chapman, University of Wisconsin–Madison 552-35 use of Post-Observation Feedback for Foreign Language Teacher Development In this session, the presenter shares her action research findings on the effect of post-observation feedback in foreign language teachers’ subsequent teaching performance Various post-observation feedback strategies that address the particular areas of teaching for individual teachers are discussed based on the results of the study Presenter(s): Gyseon Bae, Defense Language Institute 552-36 using Authentic Reading materials Through Digital media at Lower Levels In language teaching, the use of authentic reading materials is often limited to advanced levels However, when used appropriately, authentic materials may facilitate the development of beginning learners’ reading proficiency to a great degree This study explores digital means of integrating authentic reading materials in beginning-level Chinese curriculum Presenter(s): Jianling Liao, CIEE Study Center 552-37 world Language Teaching Certification Candidates’ Intercontinental Blogging During Study Abroad Undergraduate K–12 certification candidates for French, German, and Spanish language teaching enrolled in an optional pilot course requiring them to address specific topics on blogs regularly with others from different host countries Quotes from this online exchange suggest that the experience extended participants’ ability to develop Intercultural Communicative Competence Presenter(s): Dana E. Webber, Penn State University 552-38 write, Speak, Respond: Encouraging meaningful Interaction Through homework Assignments This roundtable session will present multiple-step homework assignments that facilitate student interaction outside class in order to increase the meaningful and creative use of language It will demonstrate how to align the content of such assignments with unit objectives Appropriate technology will be identified during the session Presenter(s): Yasuko Takata Rallings, Wake Forest University 552-39 Consciousness Raising: One Approach to Diversity Development This session will discuss the findings of a case study of a college-level Elementary Spanish I class The students in this class reported increasing their awareness of and openness toward diversity In addition to student outcomes, instructional strategies used to promote diversity development will also be discussed Presenter(s): Stacey M. Johnson, Christian Brothers University
DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit halls D & E, workshop Room 1 E71 Argentina: A Destination for Education Argentina is one of the most wanted destinations for international students It offers high quality academic education, the best Spanish courses, breathtaking landscapes and a thriving cultural life that combines features from the European heritage and its modern Latin <strong>American</strong> identity Presenter(s): Verónica Zanotti, Agustin Vignale, Gonzalo Villarruel, and Silvina Garay, CONADE sponsor(s): CONADE - Conglomerado Argentina Destino Educativo strand: Culture applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon J 553 NCATE Reviewer meeting 4:00 pm – 6:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 102 A 554 ACTFL OPI Trainer meeting (For Certified OPI Trainers Only) 4:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon L 555 AAuSC Business meeting and Reception 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon B/C 556 Learn with NADSFL—Teacher Performance/Student Achievement in virginia Across the nation, WL teachers are asked about linking teacher performance to student achievement, yet there is little research in our discipline Participants will hear about draft documents which develop a framework for measuring WL teacher effectiveness, gain an understanding of its background and take away ideas based on implementation Presenter(s): Linda Szwabowski, Chesterfield County Public School; Jennifer N. Carson, Virginia Beach Public Schools sponsor(s): NADSFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon D 557 Innovative Practices in world Language Teacher Pedagogy Courses: Beyond methods Three experienced world language methods instructors discuss effective pedagogical practices and share ideas Share your own proven teacher and instructor education practices with other Teacher Development SIG members Presenter(s): Janel Pettes Guikema, Grand Valley State University; Kristin L. Hoyt, Kennesaw State University; Hyunsoo Hur, Defense Language Institute sponsor(s): ACTFL Teacher Development SIG strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon I 558 unlimited Choices: Speaking Activities for Learners of Arabic The presentation starts from building speaking skills and reducing speaking fears then to, the concentration of this session, ways to allocate extensive time for practicing speaking, offering a variety of practices, and speaking topics Many examples shared with Arabic teachers addressing all three modes of communication with the integration of technology Presenter(s): Sanaa Jouejati, Northwest Ohio Arabic Language Institute sponsor(s): ACTFL Arabic SIG strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English, Arabic applicable language(s): Arabic 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon k 559 ACTFL Distance Learning SIG Business meeting A brief business meeting will be followed by a panel discussion presented by experts on fully online basic language distance education courses Topics include successes and challenges in: teacher preparation, course design and development, course deployment, student training issues, administrative details, course logistics (especially oral interactivity), standards based curricula, and assessment Presenter(s): Sandra Kregar (Chair), Florida State University sponsor(s): ACTFL Distance Learning SIG language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 A 560 Characteristics of Effective virtual Language Programs: National Survey Results What are the essential and necessary conditions for virtual language learning? How are these conditions being met in virtual language programs that are considered successful in the U S ? This session will share results of and guidelines developed from a national survey of virtual language programs Presenter(s): Catherine Ingold (Chair), Shuhan Chou Wang, and Gloria Hu, University of Maryland National Foreign Language Center sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B 561 “moodle-ing” in the Right Direction: virtual Professional Learning Many districts are moving towards virtual professional learning for educators in all content areas Learn to use web resources to create and manage needs-based virtual classrooms and distance learning environments for students and teachers Participants will develop the tools to create web-based learning modules of their own Presenter(s): Anita B. Lawrence (Chair) and Stephen Fowler, Atlanta Public Schools; Dwight E. Hutson, Office of High Schools/APS sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 C 562 Revolt or Revolution: iPads in the Classroom Mobile devices promise to revitalize the way that instructors teach and students learn, but there is little evidence that the revolution is happening Learn how one instructor and 20+ students armed with iPads and apps collaborated together to use the tablets for classroom tasks, research projects, and exploring learning styles Presenter(s): Kimberly M. Armstrong and Oscar Retterer, Franklin & Marshall College sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All ACTFL 2012 Program Guide | 131 SATuRDAY November 17, 2012
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