2011 kentucky world language association fall conference September 22-24, 2011 Hilton Lexington Downtown

Table of Contents
Welcome from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KWLA Executive Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8 General Conference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Thursday, September 22
Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Workshop Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Session Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Workshop Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

22 Session Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Saturday, September 24

Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Workshop Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Keynote Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Session Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

40 Exhibitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hotel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back page

Session Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dear World Language Colleagues:

Passion, commitment, and desire! When I reflect on my first year in office, these are the words that sum up my experience. Im not talking about my own passion, commitment, and desire, Im referring to you, Kentucky's world language teachers. It has been an honor to serve you, the committed professionals, those working long hours in difficult conditions, sometimes with little emotional or monetary support. Your passion is evident in your quest to continually improve your skills and increase your knowledge by attending this conference, sometimes with your own funds. Over the past year I've heard some of you speak of your quest to inspire your students to see beyond our borders and better understand the world through the teaching and learning of your classroom. For your passion, commitment and desire, I thank you. Your efforts have given me more than any title could. This conference is the main event of what KWLA can do for you, the K-16 faculty in the commonwealth. So much has gone into preparing for and carrying out its many facets, often behind the scenes. I send my sincerest appreciation to the KWLA Board and to others who have volunteered their time to this unique professional learning opportunity. There is no conference without you! It is seeing all of you go above and beyond the call of duty that drives me to work harder. Beyond the conference we see the possibility of a new era. Currently Western Kentucky University (WKU) is considering a proposed demonstrated proficiency as a requirement for admission. At the same time, the University of Kentucky (UK) this year began the piloting of a Proficiency Requirement for admission. This one policy change forces all of us to consider how we are preparing our students. Is it a matter of seat time, or a matter of what they can do with the language and how that measures against the ACTFL proficiency scale? This will be an integral part of the education process for not only college readiness, but also for those entering the military, and those going into the evercompetitive job market. Just last month the Kentucky Board of Education approved a regulation to phase in the World Language Program Review beginning next year. We have always been legitimate, but this one act will put us on the same playing field as our colleagues in other content areas. We, like our peers, must be held accountable to standards in order to be seen as a "real" subject area to our education community as well as parents. This reality is the result of a small group of people who sacrificed time and energy to convince the KBE,

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leaders in the KDE, administrators, and even teachers that this is the right thing for our students as we encounter this precarious global economy. Another change you will hear about during the conference is to the World Language Showcase and Gala Event for students, formerly "the Festival". I would like to thank the festival committee and the focus group for volunteering their time and energy to recreate this event. The World Language Showcase and Gala makes Kentucky, yet again, unique among other states as we promote an environment that is about students growing toward proficiency. This will be a challenge to many of us, but this shift in paradigm helps us define our purpose, which is to produce students who are proficient at communicating in a second language. Finally, this spring, it is KWLA's goal to offer workshops that are affordable and relevant to your instructional needs. We have received positive feedback from you on the WKU and MSU professional development opportunities and look forward to designing future workshops in 2012 that will continue to enhance your professional learning. Lets face these new opportunities and challenges of 2012 as a cohesive unit, P-16 educators, who recognize what is best for our students. Let's not cower in the face of change, but rise up to meet the challenge. Let's keep the economy from becoming an excuse 'not to', but turn it into a reason 'to do'. May your passion, commitment and desire to always do better keep you going to serve the students of the commonwealth as they make proficiency happen now and into their futures. Sincerely,

Randy Barrette KWLA President

KWLA Executive Board

Randy Barrette Jocelyne Waddle
President (2012) Menifee County High School [email protected] President-Elect (2012) Middlebury Interactive [email protected]

Susann Davis
Past President (2012) Western Kentucky University [email protected]

Ben Hawkins
Secretary (2013) East Carter High School [email protected]

Sara Hinds
Treasurer (201 The Lexington School [email protected]

Janna Chiang
Communications Director Louisville Collegiate School [email protected]

Lucas Gravitt
Regional Representatives Liaison Scott County High School [email protected]

Craig Twehues
AATSP-KY President Newport High School [email protected]

Tiffany Hornback
AATF-KY President Middlebury Interactive [email protected]

Nathan Patton
KAJLT President Scott County High School [email protected]

Andrew Gollan
KCA President Henry Clay High School [email protected]

Ferrell Rose
KY-AATG President Bowling Green High School [email protected]

Yan Wang
KACLT President Dixie Magnet Elementary School [email protected]

Jacque Bott Van Houten

Kentucky Department of Education KDE Representative [email protected]

Linda Beck
Fayette County Public Schools FCPS Representative [email protected]

Thomas Sauer
Jefferson County Public Schools JCPS Representative [email protected]

Conference Schedule
Thursday, September 22
01:00 PM 07:30 PM 03:00 PM 07:00 PM 04:00 PM 07:00 PM 07:00 PM 09:00 PM 07:00 PM 09:00 PM 09:00 PM 10:00 PM
Feature Workshop Ia Registration Desk Open Workshop 1 Workshop 2 & 3 (New Teacher Workshop) KWLA Executive Board Meeting Presidents Reception (by invitation only)

Friday, September 23
08:00 AM 06:00 PM 08:00 AM 09:00 AM 08:00 AM 06:00 PM 09:00 AM 04:30 PM 09:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 01:00 PM 01:30 PM 04:30 PM 01:30 PM 04:30 PM 01:15 PM 02:15 PM 02:30 PM 04:00 PM 02:00 PM 04:00 PM 04:00 PM 05:00 PM 05:00 PM 06:00 PM
Registration Desk Open Coffee with the Exhibitors Exhibits Open Feature Workshop Ib Workshops 4, 5, 6 Sessions (Round 1) Sessions (Round 2) Language Luncheon Feature Workshop II Workshops 7, 8, 9, 10 Sessions (Round 3) Sessions (Round 4) University Department Chairs Meeting 2011 KWLA General Session & Business Meeting Wine & Cheese Reception with the Exhibitors

Saturday, September 24
07:00 AM 12:00 PM 08:00 AM 12:00 PM 08:00 AM 09:00 AM 08:00 AM 08:50 AM 09:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 01:30 PM 01:30 PM 04:30 PM 01:45 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM 04:00 PM 04:45 PM 05:30 PM
Registration Desk Open Exhibits Open Coffee with the Exhibitors Language Affiliate Meetings 2011 KWLA Keynote Address Sessions (Round 5) 2011 KWLA Awards Luncheon Feature Workshops III and IV Sessions (Round 6) Sessions (Round (7) KWLA Executive Board Meeting

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General Information
Welcome to the Fall Conference of the Kentucky World Language Association. The Executive Board hopes that these two days provide you with plenty of opportunities for informative, educational, and entertaining professional learning. The following are some frequently asked questions and issues.

Registration Desk
The Registration Desk will be open for on-site registration and attendee check-in during the following times: Thursday, September 22: Friday, September 23: Saturday, September 24: 03:30 PM 07:00 PM 08:00 AM 06:00 PM 07:00 AM 12:00 PM

Workshops
Workshops are identified by the letter W and the number of the workshop, for example: W003. There is a charge for each workshop and pre-registration is required. Workshops are two to three hours long. If you didnt pre-register, please check the desk for any remaining tickets.

Sessions
Sessions are identified by the letter F for Friday Sessions and S for Saturday Sessions and a number indicating the session round and session number, for example: F304 or S401. Sessions are either 60 or 90 minutes. Above the session number is the time and room name of a session. General conference registration provides access to all sessions and exhibits. There is no additional charge to attend a session and no need to preregister for individual sessions.

Exhibitors
The Exhibitors are essential for a successful conference; please visit them often and let them know that we appreciate their participation in the conference. A complete list of exhibitors is included in the back of the conference program and links to their web site are posted on the KWLA web site.

General Session
Find out about the latest statewide professional development and networking projects KWLA has to offer. Door prizes and fun are just part of this not-to-be-missed general session on Friday afternoon (04:00 PM 05:00 PM) in the ballroom.

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Coffee with the Exhibitors

Dont forget to join our exhibitors for coffee each morning (08:00 AM 09:00 AM) in the atrium. Look for additional coffee breaks and surprises throughout the day.

Wine & Cheese Reception

There are no tickets required to attend the Wine & Cheese Reception on Friday afternoon (05:00 PM 06:00 PM). Join your colleagues from across the state, guests and exhibitors from across the country for some networking and socializing KWLA style. An array of international cheeses, fruit, a selection of wines, and iced tea will be served. Dont miss this KWLA tradition!

Awards Luncheon
Be sure to join your colleagues from across the state, as we present the Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding Teachers Awards and a special Amici Linguarum Award to the Kentucky Board of Education. The luncheon will be held on Saturday at 12:30 PM in the Ballroom. Only a limited number of luncheon tickets are available for onsite registration, so check the registration desk early.

Professional Development
KWLA is once again pleased to offer Professional Development Certificates. As you attend each session, Student Marshals will be handing out session stickers to be placed onto your Professional Development Certificate.

Parking
Unfortunately, we are not able to validate your parking unless you are a registered hotel guest at the Hilton Lexington Downtown.

Evaluation Forms
The KWLA Conference Committee will choose The Best of Kentucky according to the evaluations submitted, and the presenter(s) will receive a stipend to attend the Central States Conference or Southern Conference on Language Teaching in 2012. A separate online conference evaluation form will be posted on the KWLA web site (www.kwlaonline.org) shortly after the conference. Your evaluations of sessions, workshops, and conference are reviewed carefully. The Executive Board appreciates any and all of your suggestions.

WE NEED YOU!
Please consider volunteering for next years conference, nominating a deserving colleague for a KWLA Award, or presenting a session at the conference next year. KWLA is always looking for people to help make the next conference even more successful!

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Session Strands
The Kentucky World Language Association has partnered with the Teacher Effectiveness for Language Learning (TELL) Project in developing this years conference program. Conference attendees are encouraged to reflect on their current practice in each of these areas and choose sessions and workshops that will allow them to grow into more effective teachers based on their professional learning during the conference. Global realities of the 21st century present new challenges for every discipline, and foreign language is no different. In a time when students need to graduate prepared to relate to, study with, and work with people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in order to solve global problems and explore new possibilities, foreign language educators must stop and ask themselves how they can be more effective in helping students develop a 21st century skill set in languages and cultures. Simultaneous to these new realities is the growing body of research that points to teacher effectiveness as the single most critical factor in student achievement. Research shows that it is not the particular school that students attend, or the size of the school or even the size of their classes that impacts learning nearly as much as the effectiveness of the teacher. And while a solid foundation in subject matter content is clearly important for any teacher, research suggests that it is not so much what the teacher knows but what the teacher does in the classroom that maximizes student achievement. High levels of student achievement are critical to individuals, to society and to a nations standing among the other nations of the world, and it is the effectiveness of teachers that ensures high student achievement. What, then, makes an effective foreign language teacher? Although a great deal is known about effective foreign language teaching, the collaborators of the TELL Project discovered that there is no one place where the characteristics and behaviors exhibited by effective foreign language teachers are clearly defined. If the profession needs foreign language teachers to do their part in effectively preparing students to live in a world of increasing international interactions, then it must be able to clearly say what it means to be effective. In other words, what do effective foreign language teachers do to ensure that students achieve foreign language competence? The following three core beliefs have guided the TELL Projects work: 1. 2. 3. The teacher characteristics and behaviors represent the model teacher. Teachers can become models if the model teacher is defined. The identified characteristics and behaviors are intended to guide individual teacher growth toward the model, which may or may not be associated with teacher evaluation.

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The foundational piece of the TELL Project is the Framework for Effective Language Learning, which establishes those characteristics and behaviors that model teachers exhibit. The Framework consists of 7 domains organized around the three competency standards of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).

Preparing for Student Learning

Creating the Learning Environment How do I establish a safe and supportive learning environment with my students? Planning How do I maximize student learning through my instructional planning? Teaching the Lesson Which high-yield strategies help my students achieve the daily performance objectives? Assessment How do my students and I use assessments to show what they can do with what they know? Resources How do my students and I capitalize on a variety of resources to maximize student learning? Collaboration - How does my collaboration with stakeholders support student learning? Professionalism How does my continued growth as a professional support student learning?

Advancing Student Learning

Supporting Student Learning

For more information on the TELL Project, the entire framework as well as supporting documents please visit www.TELLproject.com.

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Schedule Overview
Feature Workshop Ia Registration Desk Open Workshop W001 KWLA Executive Board Meeting Workshop W002 Workshop W003 Blackberry Lily Atrium (Top of Escalators) Kentucky Salon D Arabian Crimson Clover Blackberry Lily

Thursday, September 22, 2011

01:00 PM 07:30 PM 03:00 PM 07:00 PM 04:00 PM 07:00 PM 07:00 PM 09:00 PM 07:00 PM 09:00 PM 07:00 PM 09:00 PM

Presidents Reception for Presenters and Board Members

09:00 PM 10:00 PM Triple Crown Room (By invitation only)

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Afternoon Workshops
01:00 PM 07:30 PM Blackberry Lily

Thursday, September 22, 2011

FEATURE WORKSHOP The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization Workshop

Karl Otto, ACTFL
Intended as an introduction to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, the ACTFL Rating Scale, and the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, this workshop includes live demonstration interviews conducted by the trainer in English or the common language of the group. Participants discuss the implications of the ACTFL Proficiency Scale and the Oral Proficiency Interview for establishing program goals, and for planning curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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04:00 PM 07:00 PM Greg Duncan, Interprep Inc. (GA)

Kentucky Salon D

W001: How Effective Am I?

Research indicates that it's not the school, where it is, or class size that matters the most in learning; it's an effective teacher. But what does it mean to be an effective world language teacher in the 21st century? This workshop will initiate a discussion about foreign language teacher effectiveness that intends to identify those behaviors and traits that good teachers evidence. Teachers will draw on their own experiences and perspectives to start the discussion about effective teaching and will expand the conversation by using information from the Teacher Effectiveness in Foreign Languages (TEFL) Project. After completing a self-assessment survey, teachers will identify possible areas of professional growth for the year, map their conference participation based on the survey results and begin the journey to become a more effective world language teacher. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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07:00 PM 09:00 PM

Afternoon Workshops
Crimson Clover

Thursday, September 22, 2011

W002: So, Your Students Have Taken the STAMP Test. Now What?
Kyle Ennis, Avant Assessment (OR)
Have your students taken the STAMP test? Do you know what trends and patterns are demonstrated with your STAMP data? Join your colleagues to learn about national averages and your specific STAMP data. Bring printouts of your class/group data and printouts of writing samples for group work in developing strategies for teaching based on your STAMP data. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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07:00 PM 09:00 PM

Blackberry Lily

W003: New Teacher Workshop

Lucas Gravitt, Scott County High School & Terry Johnson, Franklin County High School
This workshop provides participants with an introduction to proficiency-based teaching and learning. Presenters will give background information, ideas for strategies, and an example or two using the group. Recent updates in Kentucky's World Language Learner Standards and other policy issues will also be discussed. Come prepared to see the beginning of your career from a new perspective. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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Schedule Overview
08:00 AM 06:00 PM 08:00 AM 06:00 PM 09:00 AM 04:30 PM 09:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 01:00 PM 01:15 PM 02:15 PM 01:00 PM 04:00 PM 01:00 PM 04:00 PM 01:00 PM 04:00 PM 01:00 PM 04:00 PM 01:00 PM 04:00 PM 02:00 PM 04:00 PM 02:30 PM 04:00 PM 04:00 PM 05:00 PM

Friday, September 23, 2011

Registration Desk Open Exhibits Open Feature Workshop Ib Workshop W004 Workshop W005 Workshop W006 Sessions (Round 1) Exhibit Break Sessions (Round 2) Language Luncheon Sessions (Round 3) Feature Workshop II Workshop W007 Workshop W008 Workshop W009 Workshop W010 University Dept. Chairs Meeting Sessions (Round 4) 2011 KWLA General Session

Atrium (Top of Escalators) Atrium Bluegrass A Kentucky Salon C Kentucky Salon D Bluegrass B Various Rooms Atrium Various Rooms Magnolia Various Rooms Kentucky Salon D Kentucky Salon C Lily of the Valley Bluegrass B Kentucky Salon A Saddlebred Various Kentucky Salon B

Wine & Cheese Reception with the Exhibitors

05:00 PM 06:00 PM

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Feature Workshops

Friday, September 23, 2011

09:00 AM 04:30 PM

Bluegrass A

FEATURE WORKSHOP The Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization Workshop

Karl Otto, ACTFL
Intended as an introduction to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, the ACTFL Rating Scale, and the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, this workshop includes live demonstration interviews conducted by the trainer in English or the common language of the group. Participants discuss the implications of the ACTFL Proficiency Scale and the Oral Proficiency Interview for establishing program goals, and for planning curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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01:00 PM 04:00 PM

Kentucky Salon D

FEATURE WORKSHOP Immersion Gimmicks: Classroom Management, Pop Culture, Technology and Cell Phone Solutions
Noah Geisel, Denver East High School (CO)
This fun, dynamic workshop will be set in a high-octane, Socratic Mediterranean Dinner Theatre format. The focus will be on strategies and activities that aid teachers in painlessly immersing their students in the target language. Participants will leave with over 50 strategies packaged and ready to go for their classes. Ticketed Event. PreRegistration Required.

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Morning Workshops
09:00 AM 12:00 PM Greg Duncan, Interprep Inc. (GA) Kentucky Salon C

Friday, September 23, 2011

W004: Empowering Students Through Assessment: The Critical Role of Feedback

No single factor has greater power to improve student learning than "feedback." And for anyone interested in learning a new skill, feedback on how well it's going is critical. This workshop looks at just how critical feedback can be in foreign language learning, its potential for producing better--and more motivated--language learners, and specific strategies teachers can use to provide meaningful feedback to their students. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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09:00 AM 12:00 PM Kyle Ennis, Avant Assessment (OR)

Kentucky Salon D

W005: Outcomes-based Teaching in a Standards-based System

Are you ready to guide every student's growth and progress towards established outcomes? Learn more about the role and purpose of clear outcomes for learning and the power these elements have for the learner. Bring your Internet accessible technology (laptop, etc) for hands on time with tools that support your outcomes-based teaching. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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09:00 AM 12:00 PM

Morning Workshops
Bluegrass A

Friday, September 23, 2011

W006: Media from Reel to Real

Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Whitefield Academy (KY)
Is authentic media only for advanced level classes? How can authentic media be effectively integrated into everyday class and assessments? How can we find and keep track of such media? In this session, we will find practical ways to locate, keep track of, and integrate authentic media at all levels for 21st-century learners who can use authentic media to inform, compare, form, and defend opinions. Bring an internetenabled laptop for the most benefit from this workshop. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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Afternoon Workshops
01:00 PM 04:00 PM Kentucky Salon C

Friday, September 23, 2011

W007: Assessment: It's Electric

Joshua Doty & Megan Johnston, PRP High School and Kara Parker, South Park TAPP (KY)
You'll learn to use a variety of technology-based assessments to motivate a technological generation of students to use languages. We will focus on presentational assessments using cameras, Voki, Ning, Voicethread, ToonDoo, Yodio, Email, Xtranormal, Piclet and more. You'll get assessments and student directions as well as time to work with many of the different assessment tools with assistance from presenters. Bring an internet-enabled laptop for the most benefit from this workshop. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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W008: From Prado to Proficiency

Lynn Fulton-Archer, Rock Hill Schools (SC)
Throughout history, great works of art have inspired authors, and drawing on her experiences in an NEH Summer Seminar, the presenter has begun using art as inspiration for her students presentational writing and other communicative tasks. During this workshop, participants will review and discuss proficiency indicators and benchmarks, explore web sites of museums, evaluate and choose works of art that connect to their own curriculum, and create writing and speaking prompts at various levels for each of the works they choose. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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Afternoon Workshops
01:00 PM 04:00 PM Bluegrass B

Friday, September 23, 2011

W009: Global Simulation

Jocelyne Waddle, Middlebury Interactive

Global Simulation promotes the use of language in real communication in a real cultural context and helps students achieve the goals of communicative and cultural competence. Students who have experienced this program will discuss with you the benefit of such approach. You will be able to create your first unit using backward design while incorporating technology to go beyond the walls of your classroom. Ticketed Event. PreRegistration Required.

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01:00 PM 04:00 PM Greg Duncan, Interprep Inc. (GA)

Kentucky Salon A

W010: Empowering Students Through Assessment: The Critical Role of Feedback

No single factor has greater power to improve student learning than "feedback." And for anyone interested in learning a new skill, feedback on how well it's going is critical. This workshop looks at just how critical feedback can be in foreign language learning, its potential for producing better--and more motivated--language learners, and specific strategies teachers can use to provide meaningful feedback to their students. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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Session Overview

Friday, September 23, 2011

09:00 AM 10:30 AM

ROUND 1

11:00 AM 12:00 PM
F201: Project-Based Learning F202: Proficiency F203: Digital StoryTelling: Applied Techniques Classroom F204: Talking About Talking:

ROUND 2

ROUND 3
01:15 PM 02:15 PM
F301: United States Army Language Programs F302: Giving Kids a CAN DO Attitude! F303: How Engaging Could Your Class Be?

ROUND 4
02:30 PM 04:00 PM
F401: Integrating Arts with Chinese Language Teaching F402:
How to vertically align your program (reading and writing)

Triple Crown A Triple Crown B Triple Crown C Blackberry Lilly Crimson Clover

F101: Using a Smart Notebook in the Classroom F102: Have It Your Way! Learning Through Options F103: Are Textbooks Really the Problem?

F403: Speaking up for World Languages F404: Utilizing Free Technology in the Language Class F405: Resources, Resources

F104: Less Teacher Talk, Keeping Students More Student Action Engaged & Interacting in the TL F205: F105: F304: Making the Most of Getting to How: Differentiating for Teachers as Leaders in Short-term Kinesthetic Learners New Learning Designs Exchanges

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Sessions (Round 1)
09:00 AM 10:30 AM Triple Crown A

Friday, September 23, 2011

F101: Using a Smart Notebook in the Classroom

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Kelly A. Schario, Martha Layne Collins High School ([email protected])

I can design a Smart Notebook Presentation with interactive features that are unique to the foreign language classroom.

After attending this session, participants will be able to utilize many features of Smart Notebook presentation software to design interactive lessons and games to enhance their presentations and classes. All attendees must provide their own laptops, already loaded with Smart Notebook software. A wiki with useful websites and participant interaction will also be available.

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F102: Have It Your Way! Learning Through Options

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Kara Parker, South Park TAPP ([email protected]) Megan Johnston, Pleasure Ridge Park High School ([email protected]) Joshua Doty, Pleasure Ridge Park High School ([email protected])
I can plan lessons that incorporate student choice. One size doesn't fit all, especially in the world language class. Students are more successful, motivated and engaged when they have a choice in how they learn and even assess. Come experience centers that allow students to learn at their own pace and in ways that match their learning preferences.

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Sessions (Round 1)
09:00 AM 10:30 AM Triple Crown C

Friday, September 23, 2011

F103: Are Textbooks Really The Problem?

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Ben Hawkins, East Carter High School ([email protected])

I can use the textbook as a resource only and not as the complete curriculum to guide my students to proficiency in a second language. q I can identify some elements of what is generally considered "best practice" in the world language classroom and make plans to incorporate them into my own teaching. In every area of education today, textbook-driven instruction is being discouraged and regarded as ineffective at getting students to proficiency in every subject area. So does that mean we should completely throw out the textbook altogether? It's not the textbook that's the problem! The question is how you use it! In this session we will discuss how we can use the textbook as a resource only, and not as the sole source of the curriculum, in order to help us achieve our goals of getting our students to demonstrate proficiency in a second language.

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Blackberry Lily

Friday, September 23, 2011

F104: Less Teacher Talk, More Student Action

Nicole Silimperi, Henry Clay High School ([email protected]) Andrea Suarez, Villa Madonna Academy ([email protected])
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I can identify the modes of communication. I can design a performance-assessment based on the modes of communication.

Stop using translation and start using Performance Based Assessments! Participants will learn how to promote the use of written, spoken, reading, and listening assessments. Performance Based Assessments allow the students to do the work in the classroom. They become more autonomous in the classroom. Presenters will demonstrate their use of the assessments and show how the students achieve using the language first. The students learn to use the language instead of learning about the language.

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F105: Getting to How: Teachers as Leaders in New Learning Designs Tom Welch, TWelch Consulting ([email protected])
As the landscape shifts more and more rapidly, there is increasing demand for teachers to lead the way with new learning designs. This session will focus on HOW to undertake the transition to new structures that are more in keeping with evolving demands. This session will be of value to any world language teacher who knows that the future will not be merely an improvement on the past.

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Triple Crown A

Friday, September 23, 2011

F201: Sustaining Language Proficiency - Project-Based Learning Janna Chiang, Louisville Collegiate School ([email protected])
I can develop learner goals for projects. I can develop authentic student-focused projects. q I can facilitate learners to demonstrate language proficiencies through variety of projects.
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Do you want to know how to plan rigorous and relevant standards-focused projects that engage students in authentic learning activities that cultivate and sustain language proficiency? Come and see examples and student produced work that demonstrates language proficiency through project-based learning methods.

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Triple Crown B

F202: From Toolkit to Treasure Chest: The JCPS Language Learning Materials
Alice Spagnola, Louisville Male High School ([email protected])
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I can use unit assessments and accompanying rubric that show students have met the Kentucky Standard for World Language Proficiency.

Over the past two years, the JCPS World Language Program has been building standardsbased, proficiency-oriented materials to be used for teaching, learning and assessing. These materials have been carefully designed by teachers for teachers and are focused on achieving the proficiency targets that have been set for listening, speaking, reading and writing. Do you want to learn how you and your students could benefit from using these documents? Come for a working session where you'll learn how to access our documents and learn strategies to use them in your classroom. If you have writing samples from your students, bring them along and you can use our rubric to assess how your students are meeting Kentucky's new Standard for World Language Proficiency.

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Triple Crown C

Friday, September 23, 2011

F203: Digital Story-Telling: Applied Techniques for the FL Classroom

Kajsa C. Larson, Northern Kentucky University ([email protected])
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I can leave with some digital story-telling lesson plan ideas of both a creative and cultural nature. q I can identify the benefits of using this technology in the foreign language classroom and know the step-by-step process and technological platforms that are required for successful implementation. In most foreign language disciplines, instructors strive to create engaging classroom activities that unite grammar practice with cultural learning. New developments in technology have enhanced our ability to achieve this goal. In this workshop, participants are introduced to digital story-telling, an activity in which students create a visual story or cultural presentation with multimedia elements including voice, imagery, and music, and learn how to implement this activity in their language classroom.

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F204: Talking About Talking: Keeping Students Engaged & Interacting in the Target Language Laura Roch, Beaumont Middle School ([email protected])
Jillian Lykens, Beaumont Middle school ([email protected])
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I can design lessons that incorporate highly engaging activities with a strong emphasis on interpersonal communication.

Looking for ways to keep your students engaged and talking in the target language? Do you often wonder how to include everyday objects or websites in your instructional practices? Come as we share tips and techniques that we utilize in our own classrooms to create a communicative environment for our students.

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Crimson Clover

Friday, September 23, 2011

F205: Making the Most of Short-term Exchanges

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Ferrel Rose, Bowling Green High School ([email protected]) Lucas Gravitt, Scott County High School ([email protected])
I can clarify priorities for a cultural exchange that fits my own and students needs. I can use strategies for integrating exchange students into a range of curricular and extracurricular activities. q I can draw on the power of native-speaking peers to promote my language program within the school and the community. A lot of us would like to see our students have the full immersion experience overseas, but for logistical or financial reasons we cannot travel with students. With a little planning and networking, however, we can bring some of the immersion experience to our students by more intentionally integrating exchange students and short-term visitors. Come find out how you can make the most of visits from abroad in promoting and building your language program.

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Triple Crown A

Friday, September 23, 2011

F301: United States Army Language Programs

I can understand the Armys commitment to improving foreign language ability throughout the force as well as the community and the language programs the Army has established.

This session will provide information relating to the current Army Language Programs and address the goals the Army would like to achieve in respect to foreign language. The following language programs will be addressed: Interpreter/Translator, Signals Intelligence Collector, Foreign Language Recruiting Initiative, English as a Second Language School, Defense Language Institute, Army Benefits.

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Triple Crown B

F302: Giving Kids a CAN DO Attitude!

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Nadine Jacobsen, Dunn Elementary School ([email protected])

I can implement a self-assessing system. I can conduct a simple action research to gather data about what my students CAN DO in the target language. q I can use "CAN DO" statements to promote self-efficacy. Incorporating I can statements into curriculum and assessments promotes self-efficacy by helping students learn how to set goals and recognize when they achieve them. Third grade students were surveyed asking what they thought they could do in Spanish. The results of this survey will be discussed along with the methods used to promote selfefficacy in the elementary World Language classroom. Participants will leave with practical strategies that can be easily applied to their elementary classrooms.

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Triple Crown C

Friday, September 23, 2011

F303: How Engaging Could Your Language Class Be?

Na Hu, Sandersville Elementary ([email protected])
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I can tailor different teaching strategies to the learning level of my students. I can use TPR to enhance interpretive skills of my students. I can build a Voki to assist interpersonal skills of my students.

To make a world language class engaging is the key to help students learning the target language. The presenter will demonstrate a variety of strategies and activities to engage students. For instance, Chinese Gungfu, dance, TPR, songs, technology, etc. The presenter will utilize pairs and groups to apply learned skills.

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F304: Differentiating for Kinesthetic Learners

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I can differentiate my world language instruction for kinesthetic learners. Its difficult in large classes to meet the needs of all students, especially kinesthetic learners. These methods will engage kinesthetic learners while reinforcing content for other students. Includes learning in kinesthetic centers, demonstrations, tutoring and kinesthetic performance testing. Attendees will begin by looking at and doing activities in kinesthetic learning centers and assessments used in world language classes.

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Sessions (Round 4)
Triple Crown A

Friday, September 23, 2011

F401: Integrating Arts with Chinese Language Teaching

Yiping Zhang, US-China Cultural Exchange Foundation ([email protected])
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I can provide instruction in cultural studies that incorporate both arts and world language content. q I can provide arts-based instruction that includes the elements of painting and singing and use corresponding Chinese language. q I can use arts resources in Chinese language teaching. The presenter will demonstrate the skills of Chinese painting and folk song singing in Chinese cultural and language instruction. The attendees of this session will learn the basic strategies of integrating painting and dancing with Chinese teaching and explore the impact of arts on students understanding of Chinese culture and language.

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Triple Crown B

F402: From End to Beginning: How to Vertically Align Your Program

Martha Pero, Hudson High School ([email protected])
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I can participate in vertically aligning my school's world language program to provide the best outcome for our AP students. (Focus on reading & writing.)

Learn strategies to develop a level 1 through AP program, design activities and create assessments to prepare your students not only for the AP exam, but to be globally competent in both language and culture. Using backward design for programming and assessing will help your students develop proficiency and create unity in your department. A variety of shortcuts (for your sanity!), student projects and sound pedagogical practices will be discussed and can be implemented on Monday morning.

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02:30 PM 04:00 PM

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Triple Crown C

Friday, September 23, 2011

F403: Speak Up for World Languages - Discover Languages, Discover the World
Janna Chiang, Louisville Collegiate School, ([email protected]) Nathon Patton, Scott County High School, ([email protected])
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I can develop a 30 second "elevator" speech to advocate for languages learning. q I can utilize technology to promote and celebrate my schools language program. q I can personalize advocacy letters and reach out to key members in the communities. This session aims to provide hands-on strategies to help/guide educators to become a strong advocate in their community. Using ACTFL successful "Discover Languages & Discover the World" campaign model, practical advice and strategies will be provided and discussed.

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F404: Utilizing Free Technology in the Language Class

Lisa Garner, Apollo High School ([email protected]) Susan Carson, John Hardin High School ([email protected])
Want to use more technology in your classroom, but need more resources? This session will present various resources such as Glogster, Photopstory, Audacity, Google Voice, Livebinders, and others. Time will be given to practice with these tools.

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Lily of the Valley

Friday, September 23, 2011

F405: Resources, Resources

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Andrea Suarez, Villa Madonna Academy ([email protected]) Chelo Diaz-Martin, Ryle High-School ([email protected])
I can create a list of resources to use in the classroom. Are you looking for new resources to use in your classroom this year? Presenters will share successful resources they have used in class to promote proficiency and motivate students. Participants will leave this presentation with a list of resources to use in the classroom.

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04:00 PM 05:00 PM Kentucky Ballroom

KWLA General Session

New Standard? New Assessments? New Festival? New Opportunities for Learning?
Find out about the latest statewide professional development, networking, and student showcase projects KWLA has to offer. Also get your latest update from the Kentucky Department of Education on developments with the states new accountability system. Door prizes and fun are just part of this not-to-be-missed general session on Friday afternoon. Afterwards join your colleagues during the annual Wine & Cheese Reception for some networking and socializing KWLA style. An array of international cheeses, fruit, a selection of wines, and iced tea will be served.

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Schedule Overview
07:00 AM 12:00 PM 08:00 AM 12:00 PM 08:00 AM 12:00 PM 08:00 AM 08:50 AM 09:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Registration Desk Open Exhibits Open Coffee with the Exhibitors Language Affiliate Meetings 2011 KWLA Keynote Address Sessions (Round 5)

Atrium (Top of Escalators) Atrium Atrium Various Rooms Kentucky Salon A & B Various Rooms

12:30 PM 01:30 PM Kentucky Salon C & D

2011 KWLA Awards Luncheon

01:30 PM 04:30 PM 01:30 PM 04:30 PM 01:45 PM 02:45 PM 03:00 PM 04:00 PM 04:45 PM 05:30 PM

Feature Workshop III Feature Workshop IV Sessions (Round 6) Sessions (Round 7) Executive Board Meeting

Kentucky Salon A Bluegrass A Various Rooms Various Rooms Arabian

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01:00 PM 04:00 PM Kentucky Salon A

Saturday, September 24, 2011

A 21st Century Toolbox for Personalizing Language Instruction

Noah Geisel, Denver East High School (CO)
Personalization is key to student buy-in and 21st Century students area tough sell for 20th Century tools. This accessible and interactive workshop will leave you equipped with several of the latest (and easiest!) personalization gimmicks to "hook" your savvy students. We will be learning by doing so plan on bringing a laptop. Ticketed Event. PreRegistration Required.

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Bluegrass A

Tying Grammar to Input: Recent Techniques

Bill VanPatten, Michigan State University (MI)
In this workshop, we will review three current pedagogical interventions and learn how to use them in class: text enhancement, structured input, and dictogloss. We will also learn which ones are the most effective as well as which ones are easiest for teachers to develop and implement. This workshop is non-language specific with examples drawn from a variety of languages. Ticketed Event. Pre-Registration Required.

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Language Affiliate Meetings

Saturday, September 24, 2011

08:00 PM 08:50 AM

Triple Crown B

American Association of Teachers of French

All teachers of French and those interested in the profession are invited to attend. Information about past, current and future events will be discussed. Non- members are welcome!

08:00 PM 08:50 AM

Triple Crown A

American Association of Teachers of German

All teachers of German and those interested in the profession are invited to attend. Information about past, current and future events will be discussed. Non- members are welcome!

08:00 PM 08:50 AM

Bluegrass A

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

All teachers of Spanish and Portuguese and those interested in the profession are invited to attend. Information about past, current and future events will be discussed. Nonmembers are welcome!

08:00 PM 08:50 AM

Bluegrass B

Kentucky Association of Chinese Language Teachers

All teachers of Chinese and those interested in the profession are invited to attend. Information about past, current and future events will be discussed. Non- members are welcome!

08:00 PM 08:50 AM

Lily of the Valley

Kentucky Association of Japanese Language Teachers

All teachers of Japanese and those interested in the profession are invited to attend. Information about past, current and future events will be discussed. Non- members are welcome!

08:00 PM 08:50 AM

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Kentucky Classical Association

All teachers of Latin and those interested in the profession are invited to attend. Information about past, current and future events will be discussed. Non- members are welcome!

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Keynote Speaker: Bill VanPatten

09:00 AM (Kentucky Ballroom Salon C/D)

Saturday, September 24, 2011

"No Bells, No Whistles: Five Fundamentals for Communicative Language Teaching"

In this day and age when teachers are overloaded with a barrage of concepts and ideas from research and theory and state mandates, it may do well to step back and remind ourselves of the fundamentals of language teaching. In this talk, Bill vanPatten will review five such fundamentals: Underlying (implicit) knowledge of language is distinct from skill. There is no language acquisition without input. Focus on form (grammar) must be tied to meaning (and input.) All learner production should be meaning-based and communicative There are severe constraints on explicit teaching and learning. With these fundamentals in mind, teachers can sit back and evaluate their own practices, materials, curricula, and testing. They can use them to inform students, parents, and administrators. Everything beyond these fundamentals in icing on the cake.

Bill VanPatten
Bill VanPatten is Professor of Spanish and Second Language Studies at Michigan State University where he also directs the Romance language programs. Prof. VanPatten is an award winning teacher-scholar, whose work on both input processing and processing instruction have received attention around the world. He is the author of six books, seven edited volumes and close to 100 book chapters and journal articles. Prof. VanPatten is perhaps best known among language teachers for Making Communicative Language Teaching Happen (co-authored with James F. Lee) and for From Input to Output: A Teacher's Guide to Second Language Acquisition, as well as for his top-selling college-level textbooks (Sabas que...?, Destinos, Sol y viento, As lo veo). He currently has a major French textbook and film series in production with Wynne Wong.

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Saturday, September 24, 2011

ROUND 5

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S601: Forum for Post-Secondary Educators S602: The Real World: Authentic Homework S603: How To Start A Spanish Honor Society Chapter S604: Kentucky World Language Mentor Program Part I

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ROUND 7
03:00 PM 04:00 PM
S701: A celebration of what we eat! S702: Building 21st Century Skills Through Global Education S703: How Engaging Could Your Language Class Be? S704: Kentucky World Language Mentor Program (Part II)

Triple Crown A Triple Crown B Triple Crown C Blackberry Lily Crimson Clover Lily of the Valley Bluegrass B Bluegrass A

S501: Fitting Classical Languages Into The New World Language Standard S502: Target [Language]: Expect More, Say Less S503: Wiki and Podcasts: Developing Standard-Based Chinese Thematic Units S504: The Revised AP Exams for German & French

S505: S705: S605: From End to Beginning: How to Build an Effective, Chinese Language Teaching Vertically align your language Successful & Visible Chinese Approaches and Methods program (speaking/listening) Language Program S506: Listen Up! S507: From Toolkit to Treasure Chest: Using the JCPS World Language Materials S508: Time for You: Develop Project-Based Learning S606: Summer Latin Camp for Elementary Students S607: KDE Follow Up Session: The New Standard and Program Review S608: Are Students Meeting the National WL Standards? Prove it! S706: The New AP Exam for Latin Teachers

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM Triple Crown A

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S501: Fitting Classical Languages Into The New World Language Standard
Andrew Gollan, Henry Clay High School ([email protected]) Cathy Scaife, Lexington Catholic High School ([email protected]) Cynthia Shiroma, Louisville Male Traditional High School ([email protected])
This will be a working session on producing a companion document to the new Kentucky Standards for Language Proficiency to accommodate Classical Languages. Your input at this session will change the document that will become the new Kentucky Standards for Classical Language Proficiency.

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Triple Crown B

S502: Target [Language]: Expect More, Say Less

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Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, Whitefield Academy ([email protected])

I can increase my own target language use using at least three different strategies. I can increase students target language use using at least three different strategies. q I can find authentic media and authentic audiences to give students target language input beyond myself. Do you feel like striving towards the ACTFL guidelines of 90% target language use is like fighting an uphill battle? In this session, learn from colleagues and share what has worked for you. We will explore ways to 1) increase teacher TL use through storytelling, routines, and questioning; 2) increase student TL use through competition/rewards, communicative activities, and clarifying comprehension; and 3) give students local and global opportunities for an authentic audience.

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Triple Crown C

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S503: Wikis & Podcasts: Developing Standard-Based Chinese Thematic Units

Yan Wang, Dixie Magnet Elementary School ([email protected])
I can develop a standard-based, proficiency-focused thematic unit that utilizes the Backward Design approach to planning. q I can create a Wikispace for delivering instructions and communicating with parents and students. q I can monitor my students to make a podcast.
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Snippets of Wikis, podcasts, and video clips are shared to bring alive lesson planning in an innovative elementary Chinese curriculum. Teacher verbalization and modeling of strategies for material development, and the planning and delivering of lessons, are highlighted to show how they motivate and engage young learners of Chinese.

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM

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S504: The Revised AP Exams for German & French

Linda Zins-Adams, Highlands High School ([email protected])
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I can prepare my students for the new AP exam for French and German. I can create assessments based on authentic materials. q I can develop a familiarity with the themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public identities, Families and Communities, Beauty and Aesthetics. Participants will explore the targeted Learning Objectives, the 6 Themes, the Achievement Level Descriptions, the expectations of the audit and syllabus, and review excerpts from the practice exams. Discussions will revolve around how to select authentic materials and how to use them with the available textbooks on the market.

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Crimson Clover

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S505: From End to Beginning: How to Vertically Align Your Program

Martha Pero, Hudson High School ([email protected])
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I can participate in vertically aligning my school's world language program to provide the best outcome for our AP students. (Focus on speaking & listening.)

Learn strategies to develop a level 1 through AP program, design activities and create assessments to prepare your students not only for the AP exam, but to be globally competent in both language and culture. Using backward design for programming and assessing will help your students develop proficiency and create unity in your department. A variety of shortcuts (for your sanity!), student projects and sound pedagogical practices will be discussed and can be implement on Monday morning.

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Lily of the Valley

S506: Listen Up!

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Megan Iranpour, Lexington Catholic High School ([email protected])

I can select appropriate listening resources for my students. I can prepare lessons that incorporate a variety of listening activities. q I can choose listening resources that benefit my students. q I can evaluate a variety of listening resources. Do you struggle with providing your students with various ways to listen to real French speakers? Well, listen up! In this session, participants will receive a list of listening resources and possible activities valuable to any teacher who wants to expose their students to different voices other than their own. Teachers will learn to evaluate sites and apply the resources to their own needs. The session will specifically discuss the application of these resources to the 2012 AP French Language and Culture exam.

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Bluegrass B

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S507: From Toolkit to Treasure Chest: The JCPS Language Learning Materials
Alice Spagnola, Louisville Male High School ([email protected])
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I can use unit assessments and accompanying rubric that show students have met the Kentucky Standard for World Language Proficiency.

Over the past two years, the JCPS World Language Program has been building standardsbased, proficiency-oriented materials to be used for teaching, learning and assessing. These materials have been carefully designed by teachers for teachers and are focused on achieving the proficiency targets that have been set for listening, speaking, reading and writing. Do you want to learn how you and your students could benefit from using these documents? Come for a working session where you'll learn how to access our documents and learn strategies to use them in your classroom. If you have writing samples from your students, bring them along and you can use our rubric to assess how your students are meeting Kentucky's new Standard for World Language Proficiency.

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10:45 AM 12:15 PM

Bluegrass A

S508: Time for You: Develop Project-Based Learning

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J. Maureen Motsinger, Scott High School ([email protected]) & Liz Cobb, Scott High School
I can develop a project appropriate for any level of language learner. I can use digital resources to design Project-Based Learning tasks assessments. I can share PBL tasks online with colleagues, after this workshop.

Participants will explore Project-Based Learning (PBL) and will develop scaffolded tasks for any/all level of language learner. They will work collaboratively or individually to design their own PBL incorporating technology of the 21st century. Following this workshop, teachers will remain connected through an educational network. All participants must bring a laptop with microphone capability or a headset.

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Sessions (Round 6)
Triple Crown A

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S601: Forum for Post-Secondary Educators

Dianne Jernigan, Madisonville/Hopkinsville Community Colleges ([email protected]) Carolyn Perry, KCTC,
I can identify one or more relevant challenges in todays college world language classroom. q I can establish a point of reference for topics of concern and an avenue for communication among institutions of higher learning. q I can compile shared ideas, strategies, and solutions.
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As all educators at the post-secondary level know, teaching a world language to adults has its special concerns and problems. Bring your ideas and meet with like-minded professors from across the state to share and discuss the business of teaching and promoting second language acquisition at the college level.

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01:45 PM 02:45 PM

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S602: The Real World: Authentic Homework

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Kara Parker, South Park TAPP ([email protected]) Rachel Croket, Eastern High School ([email protected])
I can develop themed-based homework that connects classroom learning and the real world.

Come find out what happens when homework stops being a bore, and starts being real! We all know the perks and pitfalls of homework. This session will focus on creating fun homework assignments that connect culture and student learning, give students options, use multiple intelligences and use real life tasks.

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

S603: How To Start A Spanish Honor Society Chapter

Ruth Pascual, DuPont Manual High School ([email protected])
Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica is a national honor society that recognizes high achievement among US high school students. Each year the national organization awards over $50,000 in scholarships. Learn how your students can benefit.

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S604: Kentucky World Language Mentor Program (Part I)

Nadine Jacobsen, Dunn Elementary School ([email protected]) Andrea Suarez, Villa Madonna Academy ([email protected])
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I can explain the benefits and roles of mentors and mentees. I can determine the best form and frequency of communication with my mentor/mentee. q I can identify and discuss with my mentor three areas of professional growth based on the Kentucky Teacher Standards. Mentoring is one of the key elements in order to retain and support world language teachers new to the profession. Are you a new teacher? Are you a world language specialist? Please come and join us to learn about the Kentucky World Language Mentor Program. The purpose of this program is to pair up experienced teachers with beginning teachers.

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Sessions (Round 6)
Crimson Clover

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S605: Chinese Language Teaching Approaches and Methods That Work for American School Students
Huajing Maske, University of Kentucky ([email protected])
Teaching in American public schools can be challenging because the American students are used to various active class routines. In order to sustain students focus and their interest in Chinese language, teachers must move away from traditional methods of language instruction and be creative. In this presentation, I will introduce a series of practical and useful methods that will engage students. These methods include classroom activities, Chinese language games that are adopted from American games that American students are familiar with and how to get supports from parents and the teachers in your Chinese language teaching. Participants will be able to use all of the methods immediately in their day-to-day classroom teaching.

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01:45 PM 02:45 PM

Lily of the Valley

S606: Summer Latin Camp for Elementary Students

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Cynthia Shiroma, Louisville Male Traditional High School ([email protected])

I can plan and run a Latin Summer Camp. I can implement several activities which will engage students.

This session will help teachers and their students plan and run a Latin Summer Camp. I will discuss the planning which went into the camp and then participants will play some of the games I use. We will also do a few of the activities I use. At the end of the session, participants will have the basic tools they will need to run a Latin Camp.

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01:45 PM 02:45 PM

Sessions (Round 6)
Bluegrass B

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S607: KDE Follow Up Session: The New Standard and Program Review
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Jacque Bott Van Houten, Kentucky Department of Education ([email protected])

I can discuss current developments in world language education in Kentucky and the nation.

Come to hear the latest news in world language education in Kentucky, including a new world language standard document, federal grants, critical need languages, the progress on world languages as a graduation requirement, and more.

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03:00 PM 04:00 PM

Sessions (Round 7)
Triple Crown A

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S701: A Celebration of What We Eat

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Michele Randolph, Meyzeek Middle School ([email protected])

I can develop a unit or a lesson with the theme of food celebration. I can guide students in discovering the origin of common food they eat. q I can collaborate with a partner school and share the students' findings via videos, photo albums or other media. This session will show you how to develop a unit based on the French celebration: La Semaine du Gout. Teachers of other languages can make adaptation to this celebration to fit their need. The most interesting aspect is that participants can plan to have the celebration during the same week their target country has it. It's also a great opportunity for your students and maybe you as well to be introduced to something new and learn the origin of some of the food that are part of our daily lives.

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Triple Crown B

S702: Building 21st Century Skills Through Global Education

Brian Pinkham, EF Education First ([email protected])
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I can enhance my curriculum in the areas of global awareness & 21st century skills.

In today's increasingly interconnected world, it is important to prepare students to compete in a global economy. To be competitive, students - and their teachers - must understand the world around them, from culture and languages to economic and social systems. For students to be college and career ready, they must master both content and key 21st century skills including global awareness, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. This session will investigate successful methods of incorporating these 21st century skills and global education into your schools programs and highlight promising Kentucky school models.

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03:00 PM 04:00 PM

Sessions (Round 7)
Triple Crown C

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S703: Are Students Meeting the National World Language Standards? Prove it!
Linda Beck, Fayette County Public Schools ([email protected]) Stayc DuBravac, University of Kentucky ([email protected])
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I can provide evidence that students are meeting the national world language standards.

For teachers of all grade levels: Do you want to prove to all stakeholders that your students are meeting the national standards? We have developed a form to assist teachers in their planning of lessons and collection of video evidence. For administrators: Do you want evidence that the world language students in your school/district are meeting the national standards? You can give this form to teachers and ask them to submit it along with video evidence that they are meeting the standards.

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Triple Crown B

S704: Kentucky World Language Mentor Program (Part II)

Nadine Jacobsen, Dunn Elementary School ([email protected]) Andrea Suarez, Villa Madonna Academy ([email protected])
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I can explain the benefits and roles of mentors and mentees. I can determine the best form and frequency of communication with my mentor/mentee. q I can identify and discuss with my mentor three areas of professional growth based on the Kentucky Teacher Standards. Mentoring is one of the key elements in order to retain and support world language teachers new to the profession. Are you a new teacher? Are you a world language specialist? Please come and join us to learn about the Kentucky World Language Mentor Program. The purpose of this program is to pair up experienced teachers with beginning teachers.

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Sessions (Round 7)
03:00 PM 04:00 PM Crimson Clover

Saturday, September 24, 2011

S705: How to Build an Effective, Successful & Visible Chinese Language Program
Huajing Maske, University of Kentucky ([email protected])
This session shares ideas and methodologies about how to go about establishing such programs. We will examine actual examples illustrating how to get the teachers, parents and community involved and invested in a Chinese program, and how to eventually sustain an established Chinese program in the face of potential financial and economic challenges. This presentation will use a case study to examine effective teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture. Also worthy of debate are issues such as whether Chinese culture should be introduced to a school first, with Chinese language added later, or whether it would be most effective to start with total language with targeted language teaching which requires teachers to use 95% of the targeted language in the classroom from day one.

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Lily of the Valley

S706: The New AP Exam for Latin Teachers

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Andrew Gollan, Henry Clay High School ([email protected])

I can identify resources that will help me prepare for the new AP Latin Exam. This session is an abbreviated version of a workshop at the American Classical League conference, explaining what the new syllabus entails, when it comes into effect, what resources exist online to replace the (as yet unavailable text books and workbooks from publishers).

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Exhibitors
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 KWLA EXHIBITORS!

Amsco School Publications Bratton Corporation EF Education First EMC Publishing Casterbridge Tours Georgetown College Holt McDougal Language Adventure McGraw Hill Education

MEP Pearson Santillana USA Stevens Learning Systems Tandberg International University of Kentucky Confucius Institute Vision Wear International Vista Higher Learning Western Kentucky University Confusicus Institute

Find contact information for all our exhibitors on the KWLA website.

Exhibitor Schedule

Friday, September 22
Exhibits Open: 08:00 AM 06:00 PM Exhibit Breaks: 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 01:30 PM 02:15 PM 02:30 PM 05:00 PM 06:00 PM Special Event: Wine & Cheese Reception with the Exhibitors 05:00 PM 06:00 PM

Saturday, September 23
Exhibits Open: 08:00 AM 12:00 PM Exhibit Break: 10:30 AM 10:45 AM Special Event: Coffee with the Exhibitors 08:00 AM 09:00 AM

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