Fall 2010 Language Teacher’s Toolbox Conference
This is an exciting time to be a world language educator! Regardless of which language we teach, it is evident that there is growing interest in world languages by students of all levels, whether they are complete beginners or have had some prior experience learning a language. Beginning as well as advanced language instructors are faced with the often daunting task of just how to effectively teach their languages while keeping students interested and motivated. The Language Teacher’s Toolbox Conference will be comprised of several short (approx. 15-20min.) presentations in which graduate students are invited to share various activities, teaching tips, and strategies, as well as any relevant research findings. These presentations will be representative of the spectrum of world languages offered at Purdue. Topics can include, but are not limited to the following:
• Attitudes, Experiences, and Practices of Students and Teachers
• Communicative Language Teaching & Theory
• Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
• Foreign Language Fun and Games
• Language, Creativity, and Imagination
• Language Identity and its Impact on Learning
• Meaning and Grammar
• Music and Foreign Language Teaching
• Role-playing activities
• Teaching Culture
• Teaching Tips and Strategies
• Technology and Teaching
• Total Physical Response (TPR) and Teaching Proficiency through Reading Storytelling (TPRS)
Applicants interested in presenting should provide a presentation description of no more than 100 words to the following email address (clteacherstoolbox@gmail.com) no later than October 7, 2010. The workshops will take place on Saturday October 16 (from 10 am – ca. 1 pm) in Stanley Coulter. Announcements regarding session and presenter information will be provided in weekly emails leading up to the conference day. Room numbers with session and presenter information will be posted throughout Stanley Coulter. This is a great opportunity to expand your own repertoire of teaching skills as well as share your knowledge with fellow colleagues. Everyone is encouraged to apply and we look forward to seeing you there! Best wishes for a fruitful conference!
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