Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Startalk 2011: Teacher Training for Arabic & Turkish

TEACHER TRAINING FOR ARABIC AND TURKISH

                       Online:         May 16 - June 3
                       Onsite:         June 10 - July 1
                       Follow Up:      July 1 – August 20
WHY:  
  • To train teachers of the critical languages Arabic and Turkish in community settings
WHAT:
  • Participate in an intense residential, professional development institute with pre- and post-work at home
  • Learn how to teach Arabic or Turkish to Pre-K to grade 6 youngsters using appropriate teaching methods for young learners. 
  • Design lessons, materials, & developmentally appropriate assessment
  • Gain strong skills in community language advocacy & twice weekly afternoon practicum experiences at different community-based sites such as preschools & Girls Inc.
  • Receive credit for two courses - language teaching methods & practicum
WHO:
  • Current and prospective teachers of Arabic or Turkish who wish to learn appropriate teaching methods for young learners in a community setting
  • University graduate or undergraduate students of Arabic or Turkish who wish to add a teaching credential to their portfolio
  • Enrollment is limited to 10 graduate & 5 undergraduate students
WHEN:
May 16 -June 3          3-week online preparation and class
June 10 -July 1                 3-week residential program
July 1 –August 20               follow up portion- finalization of projects
One-year commitment to create a community-based program

WHERE:          
Residential program - School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

PROVIDED:
Tuition, housing, program materials, Certificate of Completion, & $100 upon completion

IU PARTNERS:    Department of Literacy, Culture & Language Education of the School of Education,
Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures, Center for the Study of Global Change & Center for Social Studies and International Education

FUNDED BY:   STARTALK & the National Foreign Language Center
Details & application forms please e-mail jonesc@indiana.edu or call (812) 855-0447

**Course Questions contact:  Martha Nyikos, Nyikos@indiana.edu or (812) 856-8272**

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