Professional Development Opportunity for K-16 Russian Teachers

[Ruder, Cynthia A]

SEELANGERS:  In case you did not see this announcement, I am passing it along for anyone interested.  Details and contact information below.    Sincerely, Cindy Ruder

Cynthia A. Ruder, Associate Professor
University of Kentucky
MCL/Russian & Eastern Studies
1055 Patterson
Lexington, KY  40506-0027
859.257.7026
cynthia.ruder at uky.edu<mailto:cynthia.ruder at uky.edu>

Second Language and Immersion Methodologies for  STARTALK Russian Teachers Grades K- 16
Dates:  June 27 – July 10, 2010
Location:  Concordia Language Villages, Bemidji, Minnesota

Description:  The Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and principles of second language and immersion pedagogy serve as the framework for this four-credit graduate level course.  A residential program designed for K-16 teachers of Russian, the participants will enhance their understanding of best practices in teaching Russian through participation in language learning groups and activities at Lesnoe Ozero, the Russian Language Village of Concordia Language Villages.  Active participation in the Russian Language Village program will be accompanied by class discussions about the methods observed and current research on second language acquisition.  Observation, participation in, and analysis of a variety of methodologies in action at Lesnoe Ozero will help participants define their personal instructional philosophy.  The use of music to teach Russian will be highlighted in the program with discussions facilitated by guest presenter, Dr. Laurie Iudin-Nelson.   Because of the building configuration of the Russian Language Village, participants will be able to live on-site for this experience, participating in the daily schedule as observers and co-leaders of activities as appropriate.  They will also have their own classes to discuss professional readings, share observations, and prepare materials for use at Russian Language Village and in their classrooms.  The seminar will be led by Donna Clementi, Director of Education and Research at Concordia Language Villages.  Dr. Laurie Iudin-Nelson, Director of Russian Studies and Head of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, will be a guest presenter.   Lara Ravitch, Dean of the Russian Language Village, will serve as the program director.  Four graduate credits will be awarded for successful completion of the course.

Program costs:
$1680  Tuition for the four-credit graduate course ($420/graduate credit)
$500    Housing and all meals at the Russian Language Village

Full scholarships in the amount of $2180 are available to all participants.  In addition, each participant will receive up to $300 to defray the costs of travel to Bemidji, Minnesota.

Donna L. Clementi
Director of Education and Research
Concordia Language Villages
901 Eighth Street South
Moorhead, Minnesota  56562
clementi at cord.edu<mailto:clementi at cord.edu>

You may reach me at my home office:
14 Penbrook Circle
Appleton, WI  54913
home phone:  920.734.1170
cell:  651.341.9445

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