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      Last Updated on September 10, 2003 3:51 PM

      Keynote Speaker:   Dr. Glenn Martínez, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, University of Arizona

 

Title:   “Heritage Languages and Home Literacies:  Pedagogical Foundations for Building a Diverse  

             University”

 

Abstract:  Challenging autonomous, skills-based approaches to language and literacy, Dr. Martínez will argue for a social practice view of languages and literacies.  In this light, he will show how curriculum and programmatic strategies can effectively respond to multiple and situated practices in order to open new platforms for minority voices in the university.

 

Dr. Martínez, Director of the Spanish for Heritage Learners Program at the UA, is a native of the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas.  His research activities have centered on issues of language and education in the US Southwest.  He is the author of numerous articles and of two forthcoming books:  The Tejano Tongue:  The Historical Sociolinguistics of Spanish in the 19th Century (U of Texas Press) and Mexican Americans and Language:  Del dicho al hecho (U of Arizona Press).

 

    


                                                                                                                                                                       

10:30 – 11:20

 

 

Title:   The Migration Simulation

 

            By:       Robin Zenger, Center for Latin American Studies, University of Arizona

 

Abstract:  25 participants are needed to pre-register for this session.  Why do so many people keep coming across our borders?  What might cause you to leave your home and family to make a difficult – even life-threatening – choice to migrate?  The Migration Simulation will allow your students to:  experience economic Push and Pull factors; participate in group decision-making: apply real life critical thinking; and understand how migration affects individuals…and communities.

 

 

Title:   Songs for Teaching Culture and History

 

            By:       Chuck Phillips, Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), University of Arizona

 

Abstract:  This demonstration will focus on using well-known songs in English language classrooms for teaching culture and history.  The songs to be demonstrated are most appropriate for MS, HS, and adult learners.  Songs offer powerful motivational material for teaching a wide variety of language goals including listening, reading, vocabulary, idioms, grammar, and pronunciation.  Choosing relevant and authentic songs for specific goals can almost magically turn any class into a room full of highly motivated students.  Participants will listen, manipulate texts and sing songs that will include Follow the Drinking Gourd used by the Underground Railroad to free slaves and El Condor Pasa, based on a traditional South American folk song.  A detailed handout will be provided.

 

 

Title:   Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Doing a Fulbright Teacher Exchange

 

            By:       Patricia Dow, Pueblo High School, French

Tim Berrier, Pueblo High School, Spanish

Barbara and Daniel Beamer, Retired

 

Abstract:  Describes the Fulbright teacher exchange program, its requirements, and how teachers can apply for it.  The three sets of presenters will present their unique experience as a Fulbright exchange teacher (1 year to France, 1 semester to Spain, and a joint exchange as a couple to England).

 

 

                                   

Title:  NASILP, Prochievement and LCTLs [Less Commonly Taught Languages]

 

            By:       Alex Dunkel, Director of Critical Languages Program, University of Arizona

 

            Abstract:  NASILP, North America’s oldest professional organization for the LCTLs promotes prochievement testing and standards for its many (over 125) member departments throughout the United States and Canada.  This presentation discusses the means of offering LCTLs on the high school and college levels with target language speakers under the supervision of language pedagogues in a fiscally responsible way.  This approach may also be adapted to K-9.

 

 

Title:  Fairytale Feature Films in German Classes

 

By:       Peter Ecke, Basic Language Program Director, Department of German Studies, The University of Arizona

 

            Abstract:  This session will present a series of full-feature fairytale movies produced in East-Germany between 1945 and 1989, discuss the potential of these films for language teaching and learning, and develop with participants suggestions on how to use these movies in foreign language classes.

 

 

Title:   Electricidad

 

            By:       Leigh-Ann Santillanes, Borderlands Theater

 

Abstract:  This session will utilize and discuss the uses of drama and literature in the language classroom. We will focus specifically on the transference of Greek drama into the Spanish/Chicano/Mexican/Latin setting, but this class will help teachers of all languages. This session will be taught in English and will include exercises for creating and enacting class drama.

 

 

Title:  Québec Beyond Textbooks

 

            By:        Brigitte Morin, St. Gregory College Preparatory School, French

 

Abstract:  Have you ever wondered how the school system in Québec works?  How many hours its pupils are exposed to one of the two official languages?  What kind of music teenagers listen to and the radio regulations imposed by the government?  This session is aiming to provide French teachers with different aspects of La Belle Province not always present in textbooks, as well as some material and ideas to be used in the classroom.

 

 

11:40 – 12:30

 

 

Title:   Hands Across The Border:  A Powerful Intercultural Exchange Experience for Kids

 

            By:       Kathy Brown, Mountain Vista Elementary School

 

Abstract:  Fifth grade students and families in Oracle, AZ have been hosting visitors from Mexico and staying as houseguests with Mexican families for 17 years.  Participants in this session will be introduced to the basic principles of Hands Across the Border, a 20 year-old intercultural exchange program for school kids, operating primarily in Arizona and Sonora.  They will see how Oracle, one of dozens of participating communities in the state, provides students and families with intercultural lessons culminating in a 4 day field trip to the partner town, and how the Mexican students and adults are received on their reciprocal visit to the United States.

 

 

Title:   Cultures in Contact:  Building Connections Using an Ethnographic Research Approach

 

By:       Dr. Beatrice Dupuy, Director of Basic Language, Department of French and Italian, University of Arizona

 

Abstract:  Using selected French adolescent literature, presenter introduces an approach that prompts learners to use ethnographic research tools to reflectively explore and construct an understanding of another and of their culture through the FL.  The presentation will also address stimulating activities that promote the careful reading of texts, development of questions, and effort to make sense of the world.  References and sample materials are provided.



Title:   Making The Most of Newspapers

 

By:       Cheri Boyer and Ellen Shenkarow, Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), University of Arizona

 

Abstract:  Demonstrates how to use newspapers to teach language through the content in the classroom.  Emphasis will be on the subjects of math, reading readiness, and grammar.  Examples of items in the newspapers that will be used are grocery ads, movie schedules, comic strips, and headlines. Participants will learn by actively participating in the demonstration of several activities.

 

 

Title:   National Board Certification for the Foreign Language/ESL Teacher

 

            By:       Mary Setliff, University High School

 

           Abstract:  During the session teachers will receive information on the process of National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a rigorous one-year professional development process for teachers. Research shows that students of National Board Certified teachers achieve at higher levels. Teachers will receive information on how to apply, fund, and receive mentoring. National Board Certified teachers are highly sought after in the educational workplace. Learn about what districts around Arizona are offering as salary incentives to National board Certified teachers.

 


Title:  Teaching Language, Culture, History, and Geography with Song!

 

            By:       Fred Terry, Mountain Vista School volunteer, Hands Across the Border Program


Abstract:  In this session, the presenter will sing songs from his CD “Songs for learning Spanish”.He will demonstrate lessons extracted from songs to teach language, culture, history and geography. The participants will sing along. Emphasis is on having fun and pronouncing correctly, while lessons of the etymology of common words will help foster and appreciation of the culturally diverse place we call home.

 

 

Title:  Bridging Foreign Language at High School, College and University Levels

 

By:       Ashley Shafer, Tucson Magnet High School, German; Department of French and Italian,

             University of Arizona; Pima Community College, Italian.

 

Abstract:  The presentation will address different and similar issues in teaching foreign languages at different levels of institutions. The presentation will explore teaching techniques that the presenter uses across all three levels and ones that are only effective at certain levels.  Participants should be willing to share ideas and experiences with the group. I would like to facilitate a dialogue between the various levels of foreign language teaching.

 

 

Title:  CASS, Teacher Exchange Program

 

            By:        Exchange teachers from Central and South America, in Spanish only!

 

Abstract:  Learn about this teacher exchange program from teachers who are currently participating in the program.  Presentation will be conducted in Spanish only.  You will be able to hear first hand the differences in the cultures of exchange teachers and how they have adjusted to the schools in the United States.

 

12:40 – 1:30

           

 

Title:   How To Use Power Point As Flash Cards – Incidental to Culture

 

            By:       Karen Philabaum-Maginnis, Sabino High School, French

 

            Abstract:  This session will give participants an overview of computerized flash cards using Power Point. The presenter will share: a) a quick overview of creating the flash cards; b) how she has incorporated this technology in her 100-level French and Italian courses at the University of Arizona; c) the benefits of image-association in teaching/remembering concrete object vocabulary; d) the students' reception of this technology; and e) incorporating this technology in the classroom without a cost-prohibitive video projection system.

 

 

Title:   Professional Language Development Project

 

            By:       Laura Valdivia, Pima Community College

 

            Abstract:  Presenter will explain a very successful program of training high school students in the art of court interpreting.  These are students who are bilingual Spanish speakers.  Several students will be on hand to demonstrate how they perform this duty.

 

 

Title:  CASS, Teacher Exchange Program

 

            By:         Exchange teachers from Central and South America, in Spanish only!

 

Abstract:  Learn about this teacher exchange program from teachers who are currently participating in the program.  Presentation will be conducted in Spanish only.  You will be able to hear first hand the differences in the cultures of exchange teachers and how they have adjusted to the schools in the United States.

 

 

Title:   Fundación México/Pueblo High School Program

 

            By:       Eleazar Ortiz, Pueblo High School, Fundación México

 

Abstract:  The objective of this session is to motivate other high schools with Mexican/Chicano/Hispanic students to establish a similar program.

 

 

 

Title:  National French Contest

 

            By:       Tanya Lown, Rincon High School, French

 

Abstract:  Information about having your students participate in this very worthwhile contest will be disseminated.

 

 

Title:  Some Great Communicative Picture and Drawing Activities.

 

            By:      Kevin Keating, Center for English as a Second Language (CESL), University of Arizona

           
Abstract:  Using pictures is a fun and effective way to help create a dynamic classroom. In this demonstration, participants will walk through some practical, classroom-proven activities that utilize pictures and drawings to promote student interaction and provide oral/ aural practice. The activities in this presentation, which will be done in English, are adaptable to all levels and to all languages. A handout detailing the procedures will be distributed.

 

           

Title:   Hands Across The Border:  A Powerful Intercultural Exchange Experience for Kids

 

            By:       Kathy Brown, Mountain Vista Elementary School

 

Abstract:  Fifth grade students and families in Oracle, AZ have been hosting visitors from Mexico and staying as houseguests with Mexican families for 17 years.  Participants in this session will be introduced to the basic principles of Hands Across the Border, a 20 year-old intercultural exchange program for school kids, operating primarily in Arizona and Sonora.  They will see how Oracle, one of dozens of participating communities in the state, provides students and families with intercultural lessons culminating in a 4 day field trip to the partner town, and how the Mexican students and adults are received on their reciprocal visit to the United States.

 

 

Title:  Online Activities/Tutorials to use in Spanish Classes or Assign as Homework

 

            By:       Irma Ohlmaier, Tucson Magnet High School, Spanish

 

Abstract:  Participants will be guided through several Web sites that provide interactive exercises for students studying Spanish.  These Web exercises are great for classroom use or to assign to students to complete for homework.