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SATuRDAY November 17, 2012 DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A 359 Grammatical Issues in Teaching and Learning Chinese These papers introduce Chinese aspect models for better understanding the meanings and use of aspect particles, a categorization of 155 adjective–predicate structure errors along with pedagogical suggestions for dealing with the errors, and an analysis of how Mandarin learners differ from native speakers in resolving classifier ambiguity Aspect Model Construction in Chinese Grammar Starting from Particle le (Liu); Error Analysis on Adjective-Predicate Structure: Based on HSK Writing Corpus (Zhang); Processing Classifier Attachment Ambiguity in Native and Nonnative Mandarin Speakers (Yao) Presenter(s): Jing Zhang (Chair), Ohio University; Yanmei Liu; Yun Yao, University of Illinois sponsor(s): CLTA strand: Professionalism, Research applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: Chinese applicable language(s): Chinese 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 B 360 A Research Report on Information Technology and Teaching Chinese This survey report outlines emerging theories on distance learning and its applications to the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language It investigates the current status of technology used among Chinese instructors, perceptions of using technology in teaching Chinese, and effective professional development in reducing the anxiety of technology use Presenter(s): Jin Huei Enya Dai (Chair), Monterey Institute of International Studies; Henry Ruan, Lower East Side Prep. High School; Pei Yu Yeh, Hsinchu International School; National Hsinchu University of Education sponsor(s): CLASS strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: Chinese applicable language(s): Chinese 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123 361 Glocalization of Chinese as a Second Language: varieties and Differences This session emphasizes that Global Chinese is more likely to succeed when the service is adapted specifically to each locality or culture Teaching Chinese as a second language encompasses both the linguistic values of a world language and the succession of global cultural heritage Glocalization is the key Presenter(s): Chin-chin Tseng (Chair) and Li Yu Chen, National Taiwan Normal University; Li-na Fang, National Kaohsiung Normal University sponsor(s): CLTA strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: Chinese applicable language(s): Chinese 94 | ACTFL 2012 Program Guide 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124 362 Interactive Learning Strategies and Anxiety in CSL These papers address interactive learning strategies including tandem learning through language exchange, and online chatting Also addressed in this session are factors that affect students’ language anxiety and willingness to communicate Anxiety and Willingness to Communicate: Learning Mandarin in Hong Kong (Yan and Pan); Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence Through Tandem Learning (Chen); The Characteristics of Online Chatting Texts from CSL Learners (Wang and Feng) Presenter(s): Chiuhung Chen (Chair), University of Miami; Jackie Xiu Yan and Jun Pan, City University of Hong Kong; Yanlin Wang and Jinglan Feng, Texas Tech University sponsor(s): CLTA strand: Research, The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: Chinese applicable language(s): Chinese 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 125 363 Design and Practice of Online and mobile Learning in CFL These papers investigate the use of online and mobile learning tools for Chinese language learning High school students’ perceptions of and use of online tools will be discussed, as will mobile tools for learning Chinese vocabulary and exploring Tang poetry Online Chinese Learning: Perspective, Practice and Design (Lee); Chinese Poetry for a Smartphone Age (Porter); An Experiment in a Web-Based Audio-Text Reader for Intermediate Learners (Zhao) Presenter(s): David Porter (Chair) and Qiuli Zhao, University of Michigan; Yi-Chen Lee, University of Wisconsin sponsor(s): CLTA strand: Research, Technology applicable level(s): All 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A 364 Enseigner l’Afrique Francophone This session will help you discover the multiple faces of contemporary Africa through the writings of Leonora Miano, Alain Mabanckou, etc whose novels are among the best literature being produced in Francophone Africa today Through a variety of interactive activities, participants will learn about ways to integrate this information into their courses Presenter(s): Angele Kingue, Bucknell University sponsor(s): PSMLA strand: Culture applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: French applicable language(s): French 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 B 365 Building Proficiency and Supporting the Common Core Curriculum Workshop participants will consider how to use the five standards of the Common Core Curriculum for English Language Arts as a lens to examine the standardsbased world language curriculum and to refine and enhance the best practices for building language proficiency aligned with Common Core teaching principles Presenter(s): Willard Heller, SUNY sponsor(s): ACTFL strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): Grades 6–12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Room 406 366 Expanding Learning Opportunities: Bridging hL Pedagogy and Communities via Technology Community-based heritage language (HL) programs face overwhelming challenges when designing curricula, materials, and ways of sharing learning-teaching which facilitate students’ engagement and progress These papers present curricula models and approaches to using technology which expand HL learning beyond the classroom by bridging pedagogy to target language use and cultural practices in global communities Connecting French Heritage Teachers and Learners in and Outside of the United States (Ross and Devedec); California Tamil Academy: A Community School’s Success Story (Rajamanickam); Fine-Tuning the Early Heritage Language Learning Pedagogy (Belluz) Presenter(s): Renate Ludanyi (Chair), Western Connecticut State University; Jane Ross, New York University; Benoit Le Devedec; Vetriselvi Rajamanickam, California Tamil Academy; Sigrid Belluz, Deutsche Schule Charlotte sponsor(s): ACTFL Heritage Languages SIG strand: Professionalism applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): French cltA celebrAtes 50tH AnniversAry The Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA) marks its 50th Anniversary in 2012 and is planning several special events at the convention to commemorate this major milestone. ACTFL congratulates CLTA on this important accomplishment!
DAILY PROGRAm SAturDAy, November 17, 2012 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Room 501 367 motivating multicultural Film: One Film, Two Languages, many Activities The use of a single film, Joyuex Noel, propelled students of two world languages into a myriad of high-interest language learning experiences that also deepened their cross-cultural understanding This presentation will provide examples of practical, standards-based activities as well as inspiration for your own ideas! Presenter(s): Louise A. Faria; Holly Rickerl, Briscoe Middle School sponsor(s): ACTFL Film (Cinema) SIG strand: Culture applicable level(s): Pre-K–Grade 12 language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): French, German 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Philadelphia marriott Downtown, Grand Ballroom Salon J 368 NADSFL Executive Board meeting 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 1 E36 Learning a New Language Can Be Fun with Livemocha Learning a new language can be frustrating for your students But practice with native speakers is fun And making cross-cultural connections is exhilarating Come hear how Livemocha and millions of helpful language learners make language learning a blast! Presenter(s): Michael Schutzler, Livemocha sponsor(s): Livemocha strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 2 E37 Play, Practice, and Produce with ChineseCuBES Looking for new and interactive ways to teach Chinese in your classrooms? ChineseCUBES is a new and unique program that combines the use of physical cubes with Augmented Reality (AR) technology to help students learn Chinese characters one-by-one easily and painlessly, and discover the magic of combining Chinese characters to form new words, phrases and sentences Designed for beginners of all ages, the program will help your students play, practice, and produce Chinese in no time! Join us for a live demo of the ChineseCUBES program Presenter(s): Rex How, ChineseCUBES sponsor(s): ChineseCUBES strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Chinese 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 3 E38 Instant Spanish Conversation Anytime—Cuéntame: 286 Spanish Conversation Cards Being able to converse motivates like nothing else Students initiate conversation by randomly selecting and asking one another a variety of nonthreatening questions in activities that develop fluency, confidence, community and motivation With regular use, students become proficient speakers Enliven any class anytime Extremely effective for students above age 10 Presenter(s): Cathy Díaz, Mt. Madonna School, Cabrilla College + Watsonville/Aptos Adult Education; Contee Seely, Command Performance Language Institute sponsor(s): Midwest European Publications strand: The Learner applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): Spanish visit ActFl centrAl 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 4 E39 Interactive Boards Increase Target Language usage and Improve Classroom management Learn how to create daily flipcharts to cue students, guide vocabulary usage in context, extend paired practices, and maximize audio, video and textbook accessories Create a no-transition, seamless class with examples from seventh grade Spanish One and the Promethean Board Sorry, no review games included, just daily inspirational teaching ideas Presenter(s): Ellen Shrager, A Teacher’s Voice sponsor(s): CSCTFL strand: Technology applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit hall D-E, workshop Room 5 E40 New iCAN: Personalizing Paths to Proficiency Experience the redesigned iCAN ® personalized assessment for world and English language learners in this interactive session Engage as students to set personal goals, self-evaluate and create evidence organized to all new iCAN statements linked to multiple standards Collaborate as teachers to continuously guide students based on their passions, strengths and needs Presenter(s): Jim Snyder, Avant Assessment sponsor(s): Avant Assessment strand: Assessment applicable level(s): All language of Presentation: English applicable language(s): All ACTFL Central is located in Exhibit halls D & E of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It is open Friday, 10:00 a.m–6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Stop by to purchase ACTFL publications and Discover Languages ® products, learn about ACTFL programs and services, and view a demonstration of the newly redesigned ACTFL website. On Saturday, get expert career advice on topics like résumé-writing, the job search, and interview tips in a series of career mini-workshops conducted by a certified career coach. ACTFL 2012 Program Guide | 95 SATuRDAY November 17, 2012
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