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FRIDAY November 16, 2012 DAILY PROGRAm FrIDAy, November 16, 2012 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B 172 Teaching writing in French using Best Practices: The ÉCRI model The presentation will focus on an instructional model that organizes best practices in the teaching of writing in second language contexts This model (ÉCRI) was co-created in a professional learning community by teachers and researchers interested in the improvement of the teaching and learning of writing Presenter(s): Allan Roy and Josée Le Bouthillier, University of New Brunswick sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Grades 6–12 language of Presentation: French applicable language(s): French 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 C 173 Service Learning at home and Abroad: Best Practices to Promote Learning This presentation explores best practices in service learning (SL) that promote communicative and cultural competence for students with different majors We discuss the experience of two universities developing local and international projects This presentation highlights how SL programs enhance learning outcomes for students and the impact they can have in a community Presenter(s): Ana M. Caula, Slippery Rock University; Therese Tardio, Carnegie Mellon University sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 Lecture hall 174 See what Goes on in the Classroom of the ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year! How do we create globally competent students and what is the role of language study in this new order? Teachers will see how to integrate global content in lessons on a daily basis through various techniques and discuss how to create opportunities for students to use this knowledge in various disciplines The presentation focuses on the integration of language study and displays student work that emphasizes communication, critical thinking and collaboration within the classroom and through technology Student examples incorporating 21st century tools will be provided Presenter(s): Marty Abbott (Chair), ACTFL; Yo Azama, North Salinas High School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 64 | ACTFL 2012 Program Guide 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A 175 Get in the Game: Language Learning Is No Spectator Sport Students become more engaged in learning as they “get in the game” by participating in hands-on activities Motivation and retention increase as a result of incorporating new high-interest resources, such as music, manipulatives, and realia Join the team as session presenters share their play book for engaging sideline learners Presenter(s): Laurin Hayes Baker, Lori B. McCool, and Sheila G. Lee, Landrum High School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B 176 using Connections and Comparisons to Foster Intercultural Learning What is the difference between teaching culture and teaching to be competent in another culture? This session will provide strategies for increasing teachers’ knowledge base and confidence to foster intercultural learning by involving students in experiential activities in the classroom Discussion is applicable to commonly and less commonly taught languages Presenter(s): Sheila W. Cockey and Anup P. Mahajan, National Capital Language Resource Center sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 C 177 Strategies for Engaging heritage Learners: Ownership and Autonomy In order to create optimal learning environments and experiences for heritage learners, both personalization and learner autonomy are key issues Fostering students’ ownership of course content and autonomy as they develop their skills are especially important factors that educators must consider when designing courses for heritage learners Presenter(s): Megan Echevarria and Ignacio Pérez Ibáñez, University of Rhode Island sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish, Other 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 116 178 making Language Curriculum, Software, and materials Effective for Preschool/kindergarten The call for language education programs for preschool/ kindergarten is expanding rapidly Finding developmentally appropriate curricula, software/apps, learning materials and activities for the unique learning needs of young children is challenging This session for teachers and developers shows how to adapt your materials to be effective with young learners Presenter(s): Karen Nemeth, Language Castle LLC sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: The Learner applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 8 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117 179 CEFR and ACTFL Scales: Self- Assessment vs. Actual Evaluation How well do <strong>American</strong> and Dutch students selfassess their proficiency using the CEFR and the ACTFL scales? Which descriptors attract the attention of self-assessors and which ones do they ignore? A comparative, audience-interactive study of actual ratings, the key descriptors of those levels and student self-descriptions Presenter(s): Arthur Mosher, University of Dayton; Peter Jan Slagter, Utrecht University; Eric Surface, SWA Consulting, Inc. sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Assessment applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A 180 Assessing LCTLs Proficiency Assessment Tools: what will work for You? To choose an assessment tool that meets students’ needs, educators need to know the pros and cons of the myriad of available tests While selecting appropriate tests is challenging, this presentation provides a realistic and practical assessment of the existing proficiency tools and discusses their reliability, validity and practicality Presenter(s): Dany Doueiri, California State University, San Bernardino; Gaby Semaan, University of Toledo sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Assessment applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All
DAILY PROGRAm FrIDAy, November 16, 2012 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 B 181 Teaching Language, Culture, and writing Through Popular music Popular music in Spanish appeals to students while providing an authentic context for practicing critical language skills both orally and in writing In order to measure language development, students compile a cultural writing portfolio of formal compositions and reflections, culminating with an original composition of music and lyrics Presenter(s): Beth J. Therien, Joel Barlow High School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Culture applicable level(s): Grades 6–12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 C 182 TELL me how! A Teacher Effectiveness Framework for world Language Teachers The Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) Project is a collection of products and processes that world language educators can use to enhance their effectiveness as teachers Explore the foundational piece, the Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning Framework, supporting documents and draft a plan for possible implementation within your department/ district Presenter(s): Thomas Sauer, Fayette County Public Schools; Gregory W. Duncan, Interprep, Inc; Sharon Deering, Arlington ISD; Alyssa Villarreal, Memphis City Schools sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 A 183 Developing a Successful Elementary Language Program Charlottesville City Schools is proud of its elementary Spanish program In this session, the FLES teachers will explain the creation of the program (choosing a design, creating a curriculum), the implementation of the program into all of the division’s schools, as well as sustaining it Presenter(s): Mary-Elizabeth Via, Stacy Diaz, and Sally Strickler, Charlottesville City Schools; Kristin C. Johnson, Albemarle County Public Schools sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 B 184 Development and vitality of heritage Language Education in the united States This presentation outlines the history of heritage language education in the United States and the impact that STARTALK, with its focus on “critical languages,” has had Recommendations are made for future initiatives that will continue to build U S language capacity, drawing on the strengths of heritage language communities and speakers Presenter(s): Joy Peyton and Terrence Wiley, Center for Applied Linguistics; Catherine Ingold and Shuhan Wang, National Foreign Language Center, University of Maryland sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 A 185 Effective Advocacy: From Novice to Superior Languages play a role in our national security and economic strength, and in our ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with other cultures For many, German is a clear choice for language study, others need convincing Learn about resources to advocate for and promote German language studies at all levels Presenter(s): Thomas Keith Cothrun, AATG sponsor(s): AATG strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English, German applicable language(s): German 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 B 186 Comedy Across Cultures and the Curriculum This panel explores approaches to teaching comedy in upper-division courses taught in English and German with respect to promoting transcultural and translingual competence German-language examples in film, TV, and drama provide models for connecting foreignlanguage programs to other disciplines and connecting the target-language culture to students’ first-language cultures Presenter(s): Lisa Parkes, Harvard University; Astrid Klocke, Northern Arizona University; Bettina Matthias, Middlebury sponsor(s): AATG strand: Culture applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): German 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 C 187 Cultures, Communities and Connections: Technology for Intercultural Citizenship Two related interactive presentations explore how the use of innovative technology, such as films, social networking, etc can be used to foster intercultural awareness in German L2 classrooms This session demonstrates how to create a learning environment that is beneficial to students’ developing identities as global citizens Presenter(s): Vincent VanderHeijden, University of Texas at Austin; Carla Ghanem, Arizona State University sponsor(s): AATG strand: Technology applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): German 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A 188 Backward and Onward: Lesson Planning for a Theme-Based Curriculum Presenters share lesson plans for beginning and intermediate German language courses based on Backward Design principles In particular, lesson plans incorporate a theme-based approach and concise application of performance assessment rubrics The panel aims to share best practices of in-class and out-of class (online) spiraled interaction Presenter(s): Christina Frei (Chair), University of Pennsylvania; Astrid Weigert, Georgetown University sponsor(s): AATG strand: Assessment applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): German 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 B 189 harry Trapped in Time—Deutsche welle’s New Animated Series The session presents DW’s new animated online series for students of German It combines high-quality animation with interactive exercises, a vocabulary trainer, grammar and downloadable worksheets for classroom purposes A number of games support the learning process The series offers an ideal combination of entertainment and educational material Presenter(s): Zuzana Leetz, Deutsche Welle sponsor(s): AATG strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: German applicable language(s): German ACTFL 2012 Program Guide | 65 FRIDAY November 16, 2012
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