This is an achieve of a past GWATFL conference. Visit www.gwatfldc.org to check out upcoming events.
This is an achieve of a past GWATFL conference. Visit www.gwatfldc.org to check out upcoming events.
November 5, 2016
Maret School - Washington, DC.
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Program
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Sessions
Welcome / Opening Session
9:00 - 9:30
Session 1
9:30 - 9:45
Using Online Corpora for Second Language Teaching/Learning
Room A
Learning the meaning of a words for second language speakers is not always a straightforward task, as many of our students have experienced when they realize that, more often than not, there is no one-to-one correspondence between a word in the target language and a word in their native language. Part of knowing what a word means involves information that might not necessarily be included in most dictionaries, either paper or online. One way to complement what our students learn is by using free online corpora, which show how words are used in naturalistic settings, offer numerous examples and, depending on the corpora available and the language in question, they also give information about where (country) these words are used, as well as the medium, and time (year) when certain words are used. These tools are relatively easy to use but students need to learn how they can maximize their usefulness. In this presentation, I intend to show how Spanish corpora can help students learn more about vocabulary and dialectal variation. I will also discuss the limitations that these tools have and discuss other ways to complement vocabulary learning.
Gonzalo Campos-Dintrans
University of Mary Washington
The Development of Activities that Encourage “Integrative Motivation”.
Room B
The presentation aims to expand on Gardner and Lambert's definition of integrative motivation and apply this in the introductory level Spanish classroom. I hope to offer specific strategies for developing activities that utilize the imperative, and foment integrative motivation while touching the "six linguistic abilities".
Adam Diaz
The Field School
Room B
The presentation aims to expand on Gardner and Lambert's definition of integrative motivation and apply this in the introductory level Spanish classroom. I hope to offer specific strategies for developing activities that utilize the imperative, and foment integrative motivation while touching the "six linguistic abilities".
Adam Diaz
The Field School
Increasing Communication and Cultural Competency in the Classroom Through the Use of Infogap Exercises
Room C
We propose a half-presentation half-hands on session including an introduction of Infogap exercises and best practices associated with them, tips on how to increase cultural competency and communication between students, followed by a sample exercise in English that we will work through with the participants before reflecting on the experience together.
Cybele Arnaud, Marilyn Matar
The Catholic University of America
Room C
We propose a half-presentation half-hands on session including an introduction of Infogap exercises and best practices associated with them, tips on how to increase cultural competency and communication between students, followed by a sample exercise in English that we will work through with the participants before reflecting on the experience together.
Cybele Arnaud, Marilyn Matar
The Catholic University of America
Meeting the Diverse Needs of Learners in the Foreign Language Classroom. An “un-session” about Differentiated Instruction.
Room D
Each year we are faced with the same dilemma. Our language students come with varying abilities and language and cultural knowledge. Is it possible to provide an inspiring and engaging experience to help them reach their highest potential?
In this session you are invited to participate in an informal panel to discuss the benefits and challenges in implementing differentiated instruction in the Foreign Language classroom. We will share strategies, lesson plan ideas for differentiation, tier assignments, extension menus, choice board ideas, etc. Or just come to learn about the topic! We invite participants to bring samples of lesson plans or activities that you have tried in your classroom to share with the group. We encourage you to bring copies of your materials.
Join the conversation by adding your notes or questions here: https://padlet.com/wall/ky7b1qjc5ix6
Karen Adamson
Norwood School
Room D
Each year we are faced with the same dilemma. Our language students come with varying abilities and language and cultural knowledge. Is it possible to provide an inspiring and engaging experience to help them reach their highest potential?
In this session you are invited to participate in an informal panel to discuss the benefits and challenges in implementing differentiated instruction in the Foreign Language classroom. We will share strategies, lesson plan ideas for differentiation, tier assignments, extension menus, choice board ideas, etc. Or just come to learn about the topic! We invite participants to bring samples of lesson plans or activities that you have tried in your classroom to share with the group. We encourage you to bring copies of your materials.
Join the conversation by adding your notes or questions here: https://padlet.com/wall/ky7b1qjc5ix6
Karen Adamson
Norwood School
Session 2
10:50 - 11:40
90% for the Other 99%: Increasing Meaningful Student Engagement with Comprehensible Input
Room A
Wondering how to achieve 90% use of the target language from day 1 of instruction? Concerned about the students that get left behind? Comprehensible Input (CI) enables target-language instruction for more than 90% of the time while reaching the other 99% of your students--not just the 1%. You CAN create meaningful experiences in the target language for all students in every one of your classes. This workshop will introduce teachers to some foundations in the brain research in Second Language Acquisition that supports the use of CI in the classroom. Teachers will leave with concrete, easy-to-implement strategies that will ensure real acquisition and create an empowering class culture.
Anna Gilcher
Anna Gilcher, PhD - Your Brain Can Learn French!
Room A
Wondering how to achieve 90% use of the target language from day 1 of instruction? Concerned about the students that get left behind? Comprehensible Input (CI) enables target-language instruction for more than 90% of the time while reaching the other 99% of your students--not just the 1%. You CAN create meaningful experiences in the target language for all students in every one of your classes. This workshop will introduce teachers to some foundations in the brain research in Second Language Acquisition that supports the use of CI in the classroom. Teachers will leave with concrete, easy-to-implement strategies that will ensure real acquisition and create an empowering class culture.
Anna Gilcher
Anna Gilcher, PhD - Your Brain Can Learn French!
Engaging Students with Technology
Room B
Learn about innovative websites, tech tools, games, and apps to fully engage your students! Session will focus on technological approaches that enhance instruction and engage learners. Please bring a tablet or smartphone in order to participate.
Amanda Trostle, Kirstin Riddick
Northern Virginia Community College
Room B
Learn about innovative websites, tech tools, games, and apps to fully engage your students! Session will focus on technological approaches that enhance instruction and engage learners. Please bring a tablet or smartphone in order to participate.
Amanda Trostle, Kirstin Riddick
Northern Virginia Community College
Planning Integrated Lessons Based on Authentic Resources
Room C
Attendees will learn how to plan a lesson that integrates all three modes of communication and includes a series of activities based on an authentic resource used as comprehensible input.
This workshop will model a French lesson at the intermediate/advanced level. The lesson will be focused on the AP/IB Theme of "Science and Technology."
Domenick Chiddo
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Room C
Attendees will learn how to plan a lesson that integrates all three modes of communication and includes a series of activities based on an authentic resource used as comprehensible input.
This workshop will model a French lesson at the intermediate/advanced level. The lesson will be focused on the AP/IB Theme of "Science and Technology."
Domenick Chiddo
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Lunch 12:00 - 12:50
Session 3
1:00 - 1:50
Building Bridges from Teacher to Students
Room A
Having a hard time relating to your students across racial and cultural difference? Then this session is for you! This session will focus on how to develop cultural and racial awareness in a Chinese learning classroom.
The presenter will bring her experiences of teaching in an D.C. Public School in which the majority of her students are African American to a session that will include specific strategies and hands-on activities to help participants build bridges with students whose identities are racially and culturally different from their own. Skills specific to helping manage a diverse classroom will also be discussed.
Jen Wang
McKinley Technology High School
Room A
Having a hard time relating to your students across racial and cultural difference? Then this session is for you! This session will focus on how to develop cultural and racial awareness in a Chinese learning classroom.
The presenter will bring her experiences of teaching in an D.C. Public School in which the majority of her students are African American to a session that will include specific strategies and hands-on activities to help participants build bridges with students whose identities are racially and culturally different from their own. Skills specific to helping manage a diverse classroom will also be discussed.
Jen Wang
McKinley Technology High School
Brain-based Learning and Technology in the Foreign Language Classroom
Room B
This presentation will address the recent research in brain-based learning, will discuss best practices in designing brain-based instruction for the foreign language classroom, and will provide a review of technologies that facilitate second language learning using a brain-based learning approach.
Diana Meza, Diane Wilcox
James Madison University
Room B
This presentation will address the recent research in brain-based learning, will discuss best practices in designing brain-based instruction for the foreign language classroom, and will provide a review of technologies that facilitate second language learning using a brain-based learning approach.
Diana Meza, Diane Wilcox
James Madison University
An overview of Language Assessment Resources at the Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC)
Room C
The presentation will offer an overview of available language assessment resources at the Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC). In addition, two free resources for less commonly taught languages (the Foreign Language Assessment Directory (FLAD) and an AELRC online course) will be reviewed and discussed.
Yiran Xu, Mina Niu
Georgetown University
Room C
The presentation will offer an overview of available language assessment resources at the Assessment and Evaluation Language Resource Center (AELRC). In addition, two free resources for less commonly taught languages (the Foreign Language Assessment Directory (FLAD) and an AELRC online course) will be reviewed and discussed.
Yiran Xu, Mina Niu
Georgetown University