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SATuRDAY November 17, 2012 DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 A 613 Enhancing the Service Learning Experience Through web 2.0 Technologies This presentation will show how blogs, video chats, and social networking sites can facilitate second language (L2) acquisition in and cultural understanding of service learning (SL) experiences Attendees will receive instruction on how to implement these tools in the SL classroom and are encouraged to bring laptops to the session Presenter(s): Stephanie M. Knouse, Furman University; Francisco Salgado-Robles, University of Kentucky sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B 614 Inspiring Students to write Communicatively with Social Tools Social tools such as blogs, wikis, and Facebook support our students’ literacy By using multimedia (text, images), students become active participants in their classroom communities and beyond Following a task-based approach, this presentation illustrates how to create collaborative and individual writing tasks that foster FL language development using social media Presenter(s): Ana R. Oskoz, University of Maryland– Baltimore County; Idoia Elola, Texas Tech University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 C 615 New media Literacies and Language Learning Language teachers must be conversant with information technology and new media to prepare their students to be truly literate citizens of the world The presenter will define and discuss “new media literacies” and explore their critical relationship to language teaching and learning with technology Presenter(s): Sue K. Otto, University of Iowa sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 138 | ACTFL 2012 Program Guide 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 104 A 616 New Jersey’s model for high School Reform in world Languages In 2009, the New Jersey Department of Education partnered with ACTFL to conduct a longitudinal study of proficiency growth of 500 high school students The project aims to determine the impact that a variety of factors have on student proficiency growth Presenter(s): Cheri Quinlan, New Jersey Department of Education sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Research applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 104 B 617 Approaches to Teaching Pronunciation in the College-Level Spanish Classroom Intelligibility is vital to communication; therefore, pronunciation must be dealt with in the language classroom This hands-on session will present a review of current college-level beginner’s Spanish textbooks with regards to pronunciation, and offer suggestions for incorporation of pronunciation into the language classroom regardless of the textbook being used Presenter(s): Lauren E. Speece, Columbia College sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Research applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105 A 618 New media, New Challenges: Dispatches from a 21st Century Classroom This session addresses the educational benefits of using mass media in language and literature classes Panelists will present concrete ways in which old media (films) and new media technologies (blogs, social networks, and collaborative web-based platforms) might reshape the traditional classroom and enhance students’ learning process Presenter(s): Barbara Garbin (Chair), Skidmore College; Michael Farina, Carol Chiodo, and Mattia Acetoso, Yale University sponsor(s): AATI strand: Technology applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105 B 619 Conquering the Intermediate Proficiency Ceiling Through Cultural Engagement As graduation and teaching certification requirements demand learners to reach advanced levels of proficiency, helping those “stuck” at the intermediate level is a top priority This presentation explores the effectiveness of combining short-term cultural and linguistic immersion (typical of most study abroad programs), with a proficiency-focused curriculum, and an enhanced cultural-engagement component (namely, a targeted service learning task) The rationale behind the approach will be discussed, proficiency outcomes will be analyzed, and practical implementation guidelines will be provided Presenter(s): Jorge H. Cubillos, University of Delaware sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Research applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 A 620 Social Issues and Cultural Awareness in Language Teaching To develop cultural competency, students should be encouraged not to look at culture as merely information The panel examines methodologies and best practices that enable students at different levels to discuss social issues exclusively in the target language Presenter(s): James M. Fortney and Veronica Vegna, University of Chicago; Chiara M. Fabbian, University of Illinois sponsor(s): AATI strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Italian 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 B 621 Incontro con Gli Autori: III Each author will speak about his/her book Body of State. The Moro Affair. A Nation Divided. (Marini- Maio); A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Task-Based Versus Traditional Instruction of Intermediate Italian (Means); Scrittura, riscrittura, autosegesi. Voci autoriali intorno all’epoca in volgare (Ricci) Presenter(s): Anthony Mollica (Chair); Nicoletta Marini-Maio, Dickinson College; Tom Means, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY; Roberta Ricci, Bryn Mawr College sponsor(s): AATI strand: Research applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English, Italian applicable language(s): Italian
DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107 A 622 multimedia Pedagogy in the Italian Classroom This session will offer ideas and itineraries to present culture and grammar in the classroom through the use of multimedia technology The presenters will each propose unique successful pedagogical examples based around multimedia that incorporate grammar and culture Activities are aimed at the development of students’ linguistic and cultural knowledge Presenter(s): Annalisa Mosca (Chair), Purdue University; Antonietta Di Pietro, Florida International University; Tiziana Serafini, University of Wisconsin-Madison sponsor(s): AATI strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: Italian applicable language(s): All 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107 B 623 many Perspectives: Fostering Cultural knowledge in Reading and writing Activities Understanding the perspectives of target cultures is an important objective of studying languages This session presents reading and writing activities that feature viewpoints of Spanish speakers to facilitate culture learning and language practice Attendees will learn strategies to help students engage with Hispanic cultures by reading, interpreting, and creating texts Presenter(s): Carol A. Klee, University of Minnesota; Lynn Pearson, Bowling Green State University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108 A 624 music as Instructional vehicle in Studies of Language and Culture Culture/language join within culturally authentic music As students participate and engage in language/culture simultaneously, these understandings are integrated into students’ lived experiences (Dewey, 1910) These offer learners particular vehicles for carrying learning beyond the classroom This session offers hands-on examples for making this multi-disciplinary language/ culture/arts approach relevant and effective Presenter(s): Clydia R. Forehand, University of Oklahoma sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108 B 625 Culture in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: where Are we Now? This presentation will share results from a survey on how instructors from secondary and postsecondary education integrate culture into their teaching Concrete suggestions and activities will be given to show how the integration of culture can be done in fun, yet challenging ways for beginning learners Presenter(s): Jose L. Suarez-Garcia and Frederique M. Grim, Colorado State University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English, French, Italian, Spanish applicable language(s): French, Italian, Spanish 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109 A 626 AATJ Panel Presentation II: A vision for Japanese Education in the u.S.: Articulation, Collaboration, and Innovation This session features a presentation entitled A Vision for Japanese Education in the U.S.: Articulation, Collaboration, and Innovation Presenter(s): Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku (Chair), University of California; Sufumi So, George Mason University sponsor(s): AATJ strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Japanese 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109 B 627 Boleros as Sentimental Repertoire: Towards Translingual and Transcultural Competence After an introduction to the bolero, participants listen to a famous bolero and discuss a learning scenario specifically designed to develop the translingual and transcultural competence of Spanish students at the intermediate/advanced level Particular attention will be paid to activities that promote the self-conscious interpretation of boleros as cultural templates Presenter(s): Paulo Boero, Belmont University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 110 A 628 Glitter and Gold: Teaching the 3 Ps with Japanese Craft Projects Craft projects are fun, but through meaningful instruction can also be powerful tools for teaching the 3 Ps Let’s examine fun and unique projects, discuss practical implemetation and assessment, and share available resources Examples will be from Japanese culture, but the methods are global and applicable for all levels, including high school Presenter(s): Thomas Thomas Sones, Richmond Public School sponsor(s): AATJ strand: Culture applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 110 B 629 Articulating Online Resources for Thematic units in the Japanese Classroom This session presents Japanese thematic lessons with use of online resources, which allows students to enjoy learning, increase curiosity toward its culture, and promote the development of four language skills Using PowerPoint, video clips, and audacity, the presenters will demonstrate how the lessons are articulated and implemented for different levels Presenter(s): Yasuko Makita-Discekici, Glenbrook South High School; Yukiko Y. Schrock, Whitney Young Magnet High School; Jeung-hee Park, Northside College Preparatory High School sponsor(s): AATJ strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Japanese 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A 630 Strategies to Build membership in State Organizations Trying to find ways to increase membership in your state organization? This presentation offers successful and concrete ideas used by the Michigan World Language Association It also provides an opportunity to network and share ideas Meet and talk with ACTFL’s Director of Membership Come share and learn with your peers! Presenter(s): Irma Torres, Oakland Schools; Jennie Frazier, East Grand Rapids HS; Howie Berman, ACTFL sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All ACTFL 2012 Program Guide | 139 SATuRDAY November 17, 2012
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