PROGRAM GUIDE - American Council on The Teaching of Foreign ...

FRIDAY November 16, 2012
DAILY PROGRAm FrIDAy, November 16, 2012
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123
249 Error Analysis, metacognition
and Identity in CFL
These papers address improving Chinese instruction
through specific approaches, such as error analysis
and attention to the metacognitive strategies used
by learners, and through an understanding of the
teacher’s role in the transformation of students’ identities:
Improve Chinese Language Acquisition Through
Error Analysis Method (Wang and Yi); Enhancing L2
Listening Competence with a Metacognitive Approach
to Instruction (Chakwin); Chinese in the South: Road of
Identity Travelled (Zhang)
Presenter(s): Marilyn Chakwin (Chair), Defense
Language Institute; Tingting Wang; Youngjoo Yi,
Georgia State University; Xiang Zhang, University
of Alabama
sponsor(s): CLTA
strand: Research
applicable level(s): All
language of Presentation: English, Chinese
applicable language(s): Chinese
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124
250 Developing Syllabus and
Instrument for Teaching Chinese
for Academic Purposes
More and more students learning Chinese are pursuing
formal degrees in Chinese universities, which enhances
the need for teaching Chinese for academic purposes
The presentation will address the issues of syllabus
design, error analysis on academic writing and speaking,
and show an e-platform for learning academic
Chinese
Presenter(s): Shih-chang Hsin (Chair) and Zhao-min
Shu, National Taiwan Normal University; Mingyi Li
and Wei-Chang SHANN, National Central University;
Shu Chao Min, National United University
sponsor(s): CLTA
strand: Professionalism
applicable level(s): Higher Education
language of Presentation: Chinese
applicable language(s): Chinese
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3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 125
251 when Theory Informs Practice:
Chinese Linguistics in L2
Language Instruction
This panel aims to raise language instructors’ awareness
of the roles that linguistic knowledge plays in
effective language teaching by exploring the solutions
to prominent issues in the teaching of Chinese, through
the discussion of fundamental phonological and syntactical
rules, psycholinguistic data, and pedagogical
implications in a context-based classroom
Presenter(s): Hongming Zhang (Chair), Tianlin Wang,
and Henghua Su, University of Wisconsin–Madison;
Chenqing Song, SUNY-Binghamton University
sponsor(s): CLTA
strand: The Learner
applicable level(s): All
language of Presentation: English
applicable language(s): Chinese
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A
252 Creative Applications of Digital
Storytelling
Digital storytelling projects help students gain speaking
and writing proficiency, visual literacy, critical thinking,
and collaboration skills They also help target a wide
variety of learning styles and make authentic use of
technology Come learn about digital storytelling with
free websites and apps! Bring your own technology
(BYOT)!
Presenter(s): Silvina Orsatti, University of Pittsburgh,
Greensburg
sponsor(s): PSMLA
strand: Technology
applicable level(s): All
language of Presentation: English
applicable language(s): Chinese, French, Spanish
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 B
253 Bilingual Education in Spain
This presentation attempts to analyze the situation of
foreign languages in the Spanish educational system
and to give an overview of the interest of the Spanish
citizens in learning languages In a globalized world,
the implementation of bilingual education models aims
to provide young people with an education that allows
them access to the professional world in the best possible
conditions
Presenter(s): Xavier Gisbert da Cruz, Embassy of Spain
sponsor(s): Embassy of Spain
strand: Culture
applicable level(s): All
language of Presentation: Spanish
applicable language(s): Spanish
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Room 414
254 ACTFL Portuguese SIG Business
meeting and Presentation
This business meeting will feature a presentation,
Teletandem: Mediating Partnerships in the 21st Century
Foreign Language Classroom. <strong>American</strong> and Brazilian
students participating in Teletandem benefit from
cultural exchanges, while improving their linguistic
abilities through video interactions This study
analyzes the mediators’ role in student partnerships
during Portuguese–English interactions when using
Teletandem
Presenter(s): Ana Isabel S. Delgado (Chair), SAIS–
Johns Hopkins University; Fernanda Guida and
Robert Moser, The University of Georgia
sponsor(s): ACTFL Portuguese SIG
language of Presentation: English
applicable language(s): Portuguese
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit
hall D-E, workshop Room 1
E31 La marinera—Peru’s
Amazing Dance
The Marinera is Peru’s national dance; both
graceful and romantic, it features movements of
courtship between beautifully dressed dancers,
each carrying a handkerchief Breaking the Barrier
is delighted to offer this dramatic workshop featuring
former Peruvian national champions, Fanny
Vera de Viacava and Manuel Ñiquen A handout
will explain the history and technique of the
dance Teachers will have a ready-made cultural
unit for class! Come join us It will be a lively and
inspiring way to end your day on Friday!
Presenter(s): John T. Conner, Groton School
sponsor(s): Breaking the Barrier
strand: Culture
applicable level(s): All
language of Presentation: English
applicable language(s): French, Spanish
4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit
hall D-E, workshop Room 2
E32 Discovering DELF/DALF,
New Technologies and Other
Current Topics for French
We have all heard about the DELF/DALF, new
technologies, and other various buzzwords, but
what does it all mean and how do these things
impact us as French instructors? Join Marguerite
from Didier as she gives practical and useful
insight into current topics in French language
instruction
Presenter(s): Marguerite Bickel, Didier FLE;
Daniel Eastman, MEP School
sponsor(s): MEP School
strand: The Learner
applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12
language of Presentation: English
applicable language(s): French