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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 74 | ACTFL 2012 Program Guide 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
DAILY PROGRAm FrIDAy, November 16, 2012 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 3 E33 Rhythms and Tones in the Chinese Classroom Join us as we sing and chant our way to Mandarin proficiency! Songs and chants based on natural, communicative language feature repetition, rhythms and patterns (including, in Chinese, the tones) necessary to learning a language In this highly interactive session, the presenters will demonstrate how music and rhythm can create joyful and effective Chinese language learning, reach all types of learners at any age, and extend this learning beyond oral language to include reading and writing skills Presenter(s): Jian Gao, Belmont Hill School; Robin Harvey, New York University; Pauline Huang, St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s School sponsor(s): ChinaSprout strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Chinese 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 4 E34 The Power of Openness: Improving Language Learning Through Open Education The spirit and practice of sharing OER is gaining momentum and producing excitement, from teachers trading ideas and lesson plans in online communities, to professors making their courseware open to the public Learn how OERs enhance language learning by leveraging the power of openness Presenter(s): Carl Blyth, University of Texas at Austin sponsor(s): The Center for Open Educational Resources in Language Learning (COERLL), University of Texas at Austin strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 5 E35 Apps that help to Beat Drop Rate Motivating students to learn Chinese is important In this workshop, we will present an integrated teaching assistant system on iPad We will also present our feature apps (games) that help students to develop learning interests as well as language skills We may announce a sponsorship plan for research studies Presenter(s): Zijian Zhou, Chinese Online Corp., Ltd. sponsor(s): Chinese Online Corp., Ltd. strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): English 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Room 414 255 Portuguese Acquisition for Speakers of Spanish—Research and Classroom Practice These papers present data from research, National Standards, reflective practice, and students’ voices converge to inform new teaching practices which help Spanish-speaking students avoid “Portunhol” and reach higher proficiency levels in Portuguese The Emergence of “Portunhol”: What Research Shows Us (Wiedemann); Developing Proficiency in Portuguese as a Third Language at Stanford (Silveira); Linguistic Sibling Rivalry: Mutual Interference Between Portuguese and Spanish in Learning Acquisition Among Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy (de Souza) Presenter(s): Lyris Wiedemann and Agripino S. Silveira, Stanford University; Ismenia de Souza, National Portuguese Examinations sponsor(s): ACTFL Portuguese SIG strand: Research applicable level(s): Higher Education language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Portuguese Do you HAve tHe neW convention mobile APP? Be sure to download the official mobile App for the 2012 ACTFL Annual Convention and world Languages Expo! with this free app designed for iPhone, iPad, Android, or smart phone, you will be able to access all kinds of information about this convention right from your mobile phone or tablet, including the complete Convention Program Guide. Detailed instructions on how to download this app is on the ACTFL website at www.actfl.org. You can also receive all convention updates, such as changes in the program schedule and other important information. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon B/C 256 Learn with NADSFL—A Common Language for Effectiveness This session is an opportunity for district supervisors, department chairs, and level leaders to learn about the Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) Framework and to see how it can increase the efficacy of their departments The group will participate in the self-assessment and set goals appropriate for their individual situations Presenter(s): Sharon Deering, Arlington ISD; Alyssa Villarreal, Memphis City Schools; Thomas Sauer, Fayette County Public Schools; Gregory W. Duncan, Interprep, Inc. sponsor(s): NADSFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon J 257 Best of NECTFL: Bring the Buzz to wL in Your School If your school community is not “buzzing” about your WL program, Lee Bruner and Jon Shee, who were awarded “Best of NECTFL” in 2010 and 2012, will give you an extensive list of new, exciting ideas for World Language Weeks, technology integration, public relations, and in-the-classroom activities that will get everyone talking! Presenter(s): Jonathan Shee and Lee Bruner, St. Luke’s School sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): Grades 6–12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Franklin hall 11-13 258 PSmLA membership meeting and Awards Ceremony ACTFL 2012 Program Guide | 75 FRIDAY November 16, 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to ActFl
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