FLANG+276-Assignments-F12

// This page contains an archived list of assignments due in class for FLANG 276 during Fall 2012. Assignments were DUE on the date under which they are posted.toc //

Something that was read in one of my classes that I (Clarissa) thought was interesting and wanted to share with all of you. []

This is great! Very true. -Ashley

=Final Review Google Doc= Hey all, some of us sat down and and made a google doc of the questions for the [|final]. Good luck!

=**Fingerprinting Note!**=

To fill out the fingerprinting application:

1) Log in to your mylink.byu.edu Spanish application. 2) Go to the Fingerprinting Tab. 3) Click on the Go To Application button. 4) Fill out the information they ask for and make sure that the information they have is correct. 5) Check the boxes for all of the Agreements and Sign with your name and date. 6) Submit the Application.

=October 12= Hey guys! (This is Katie) Here is the link for the cookies I brought to class on Friday... It asks for an entire pound of marzipan, but you'll only need like half of that. :)

1) Prepare your teaching demonstrations for tomorrow. We will use this to evaluate them:

2) Write your thank-you notes.

a) Write them on unlined paper or a card. b) Thank the teacher for their time. c) List several specific things that were helpful. d) Try to frame the letters as "we." e) Sign the letter.

// Art Burnah - Zach // // Blair Bateman - Gania // // Alison Johnson - Clarissa // // Stephen Van Orden - Katie A // // Kirk Skyles - Nathan // // Daphne Budge - Hannah // // Mrs. Tyler - Gania // // Mrs. Lindsey - Katie A. // // Mr. Jones - Ashley // // Mrs.Bird - Brenton // // Ms. Zoppetti - Gioia // // Sra. Revuelta - Melissa // // Mrs. Ravert - Joe // // Mrs. Talonia - Kevin // // Mrs. Bueno - Clarissa // // Mrs. Ericksen - Hannah // // Mr. Baugh - Brenton // // Mr. Barnard - Nathan // // Mr. Allred -Joe // // Mrs. Burnett -Kevin // // Mrs. Flood - Gania // // Mr. Diaz - Melissa // // Mr. Rocque - Melissa // // Mr. Gao - Gania // // Mr. Heriford - Joe // // Mrs. Bellini - Clarissa // // Mr. Bingham - Ashley // // Mr. Lloyd -Zach // // Ms.Xu - Hannah // // Ms. Ma - Katie A. // // Mr. Miller - Ashley // // Mrs. Vasquez - Kevin // // Mr. Redford - Nathan // // Ms. Luo -Brenton // // Mr. Lowe - Zach // // Mrs. Collier - Gioia // // Mrs. Colvin - Kevin // // Mrs. Quan - // // Mrs. Kawala - Gioia // // Mrs. Velez -Clarissa // // Mrs. Peterson -Zach // // Mrs.Briones - Gioia //





=October 11=

1) Reflect on the four guest speakers using this worksheet:

2) Continue working on your teaching demonstration.

=October 10=

Continue to work on your lesson plan demonstration.

=October 9=

1) Skim this article and jot down the MAIN IDEA of each paragraph: [] 2) Skim these [|articles] which refer to No Child Left Behind. What's all the controversy about? 3) Come prepared to discuss the grammar/vocabulary/culture/social issues you plan to target in your lesson plan/teaching demo.

=October 8=

1) Turn in FED. 2) Turn in observation sheets.

=October 1-5=

1) **REFLECTIONS ON GUEST SPEAKER -** Please reflect on what you learned from Alison Johnson's presentation on Friday in this [|discussion forum].

a) What did you learn from Mrs. Johnson's presentation that was valuable to you? b ) In what ways did Mrs. Johnson's presentation influence your desire to become a language teacher? c ) Do you have any additional questions now that you have had time to ponder Mrs. Johnson's presentation?

2) **DISCUSSION FORUM -** Post a reflection for EACH day you observe in this week's observations to this [|discussion forum]. Consider the following questions as you reflect: a) What did you learn from today's observations in elementary immersion classrooms that will help you be a better secondary teacher? b) What did you learn about teaching content in the target language and staying in the target language? c) What did you learn about handling classroom management in the target language?

3) **READINGS** - Read **3** articles from this page and complete this thinking template FOR YOUR FAVORITE article:

4) **TEACHING DEMONSTRATION -** Work on your lesson plan. Decide which 7-minute activity from your lesson plan you will demo in class at the end of the semester. Here are 3 templates to help you (we will go over these in class next time we meet):

a) This template will help you brainstorm ideas for your lesson:

b) This template will help you to select and sequence the activities for your lesson. (Start with "Capture Attention and work around to the right.):

c) This template will help you to organize your lesson linearly:

5) **FED** - Don't forget to complete a FED form for your observations this week.

6) **REFLECTIONS ON //The First Year//** //-// This worksheet on //The First Year// will be assigned the week of October 8, but I am posting it now for those who prefer to work on it this week:

=September 28=

1) Post your reflections on this week's observations to this [|discussion forum].

2) Read ACTFL. //[|Characteristics of Effective Elementary School Programs] //

3) Begin planning your 7-minute demo lesson.



=September 21=

Study for the reading quiz: // //

=September 20=

1) Complete this reflection and bring a hard copy to : (you can delete the image to save space)

2) Study for the reading quiz we will have on Friday over //. //

3) Skim: //[|Why, How, & When Should My Child Learn A Foreign Language?]//

4) Explore: [|The Advocacy Section of ACTFL’s Website]

5) **Assessment: **Complete [|Technology Skills Assessments] in 180 MCKB this week.

Schedule for 180 MCKB:

Mon. - 8 AM - 5 PM

Tues. - 8 AM - 8 PM

Wed. - 8 AM - 8 PM

Thurs. - 8 AM - 8 PM

Fri. - 8 AM - 5 PM

Sat. - 10 AM - 2 PM

=September 19=


 * Assessment: **<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Complete [|Technology Skills Assessments] in 180 MCKB this week

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Schedule for 180 MCKB:

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Mon. - 8 AM - 5 PM <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Tues. - 8 AM - 8 PM <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Wed. - 8 AM - 8 PM <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Thurs. - 8 AM - 8 PM <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Fri. - 8 AM - 5 PM <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Sat. - 10 AM - 2 PM


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Reading: **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Evarrs & Knotek. (2006). //[[file:byuflang276/Evars and Knotek FL Ed and Special Needs.pdf|Foreign Language and Special Education]].//


 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reading: **<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> Draper & Hicks. (2000). //[[file:byuflang276/Draper and Hicks Heritage Speakers.pdf|Where We’ve Been; What We’ve Learned]].//

= September 18 =

1) Reflect on what you have learned from your experiences in this class so far using this form:

2) Synthesize what you have learned from the reading you have done so far using this thinking template:

a) Skim the template. b) Review the 3 articles you read last week. c) Think about key points of each article. d) Think about what the articles had in common. e) Complete the template.

3) Read the [|ACTFL Position Statement on the Use of the Target Language].

4) Complete the four Technology Skills Assessments in 180 MCKB sometime this week.

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Schedule for 180 MCKB:

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Mon. - 8 AM - 5 PM

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Tues. - 8 AM - 8 PM

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Wed. - 8 AM - 8 PM

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Thurs. - 8 AM - 8 PM

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Fri. - 8 AM - 5 PM

<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Sat. - 10 AM - 2 PM

5) Read the syllabus and come prepared with any questions you have:

= September 17 =

1) Turn in observation forms from September 11-14, 2012. 2) Turn in FED from last week's observations.

= September 11-14 =


 * 1) Observations**

a) Observe in your placement school each day. b) Choose (or create) an observation tool. c) Use your observation tool to take notes. d) Submit hard copies of your observation forms to Dr. Montgomery in class on Monday, Sept. 17.

Hi Class! Professor Montgomery asked that I post a few things that I had been looking for last week for observations. I didn't do anything super formal, but here are a few things that I looked for: - Student's reactions to activities, assignments (boredom? interest? confusion? etc.) - What students had to say about the teacher (I tried to be really careful with this because I didn't want the teachers to think I was investigating about them). I only asked a few students who had mentioned that a teacher was "good" or "awesome" about why they thought that, so that I could get a better feel for what students value in a "good" teacher - Arrangement of the classroom itself (desk arrangement, decorations, etc) and how that plays a role in the learning process - How learner enabling the teacher is- are they allowing the students to struggle a little and learn for themselves or do they just dispense information?

I'm sure you all have great ideas that probably most of you were looking for things similar to these, but I hope that they help a little!

-Ashley

I was asked to do the same. I mostly looked at the things that worked well for the students and those things that I would like to incorporate when I become a teacher. I paid attention to how the teacher manages the classroom and how the students responded to instruction and activities. I paid attention how much much the target language was used, but more importantly on how effective it's use was. I wanted to recognize anything that would be good for me to implement in a classroom in the future, especially those things that really got the students engaged and practicing the language.

-Joe

__**Groups**__


 * Spanish Group 1: Melissa, Zach, Clarissa
 * Spanish Group 2: Kevin, Gioia, Joe
 * Spanish Group 3: Hannah, Katie The Real One, Brenton
 * Spanish/French/German Group: Ashley, Katie #1, Nathan, Gania

__**Schedule**__

Spanish Group 1: American Fork High School - 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. with Mr. Lowe & Ms. Collier Spanish Group 2: Mountain View High School - 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. with Ms. Colvin, Ms. Talonia (ESL), & Mr. Heriford (ask him first) Spanish Group 3: Pleasant Grove High School - 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. with Mr. Barnard or Ms. Bird Spanish/French/German Group: Timpview High School - 7:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Skyles, Mr. Bingham, Mr. Van Orden, & Ms. Tyler


 * 2) Discussion Forum**

a) Respond to the prompts in the [|discussion forum]. b) You should post EACH day. c) Discuss your observations with each other in the forum. d) Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in your postings.


 * 3) FED:** Continue to collect data for each school/classroom.


 * 4****) Read:** Choose at least 3 of the links on this page to explore: http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/News


 * 5) Practice for the [|Technology Skills Assessment]** next week.

=September 10=

Bring completed observation sheets to class.

=September 4-7=


 * 1) FED**

a) Complete the "school" portion of the [|Field Experience Demographics Worksheet (FED)] for your placement this week using the [|Utah Performance & Assessment System for Students (UPASS)] - (Be patient as the site takes a few minutes to load. As you make your selections, additional selection options will appear.)

b) Complete the "class" portion of the FED for 2 different classes in your school. (Count based on what you can observe visually.)

c) Bring a hard copy of these demographics to class.


 * 2) Observation Sheet**

a) Observe in your placement school each day.

__**Groups**__
 * Spanish Group: Melissa, Zach, Clarissa
 * Spanish Group: Kevin, Gioia, Joe
 * Spanish Group 3: Hannah, Katie The Real One, Brenton
 * Spanish/French/German Group: Ashley, Katie #1, Nathan, Gania

__**Schedule**__



Spanish Group 1: Lakeridge Jr. High - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Eric Diaz & Brant Lloyd Spanish Group 2: Canyon View Jr. High - 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 (Tuesday), 11:00 a.m. (other days) with Brad Allred & Michelle Burnett Spanish Group 3: Lehi Jr. High - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Tamara Ericksen (Spanish) & Matt Baugh (French) Spanish/French/German Group: Oak Canyon Jr. High - 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Michael Redford & Jason Miller (Spanish), Jenna Flood (French), Jody Lindsay (German)

b) Choose ONE observation form (or try a different one each day):
 * [[file:Narrative Observation Sheet.pdf]]
 * [[file:276 Teaching Observation Rubric.pdf]]
 * Create your own form

c) Complete an observation form for each day that you observe.
 * You may find it easier to do one per class period, but you can summarize all of your observations on a single form if you prefer.
 * If you choose to summarize your observations, please note in parentheses the teacher's name beside each one.

d) Submit hard copies of your observation forms to Dr. Montgomery in class on Monday, Sept. 10.


 * 3) Discussion Forum**

a) Respond to the following prompts in the [|discussion forum] EACH DAY you observe: b) Feel free to respond to others' postings. c) Remember to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in your postings.
 * The most interesting thing I learned from observing today is . ..
 * One question I have is . ..


 * 4) Read:**


 * Sept. 4 - National Standards in Foreign Language Learning Project. (1999). [|Standards for foreign language learning: Preparing for the 21st Century] (Executive Summary)// . // Alexandria, VA: Author.


 * Sept. 5 - Bateman, B. E. (2008). [[file:byuflang276/Bateman 2000 Attitudes TL use in class.pdf|Student teachers’ attitudes and beliefs about using the target language in the classroom]]. // Foreign Language Annals, 41, // 11-28.


 * Sept. 6 - Galloway, V. (1999). [[file:byuflang276/Galloway - Bridges & Boundaries.pdf|Bridges and boundaries: Growing the cross-cultural mind]]. In M. A. Kassen (Ed.), // Language learners of tomorrow: Process and promise // (Northeast Conference Reports, pp. 151-187). Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook Company.

> // . // Washington, DC: Author.
 * Sept. 7 - CEP, Center on Education Policy. (2007). [[file:byuflang276/Kober_Report_WhyWeStillNeedPublicSchools_010107.pdf|//Why we still need public schools: Public education for the common// ]]

5) Check the wiki for additional homework each night

P.S. Photos from Human Graphing are posted under Activity 2 on this page.

=September 3=

No class or homework today (Labor Day).

=August 31=

No homework today.

=August 30=

a) Choose a username b) Choose a password c) Add a working e-mail address d) Check NO (about making a wiki) e) Click submit
 * 1) Join Wikispaces**


 * 2) Join the LanguageLinks2006 Wiki**

a) Go to: http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/ b) Click //Join// in the upper, right-hand corner c) Type "276" in the box d) Click submit


 * 3) Post in the discussion forum.**

a) Ponder: What questions do you have about world language teaching/learning? b) Go to the [|discussion forum]. c) Type your questions in the box. d) Click "Submit." e) Optional: Comment on others' responses. (Use @username - Your comment)


 * 4)** **Respond to** **What's Your Sentence**

a) Log into [|BYU Learning Suite] b) Look for FLANG 276, then click Digital Dialogue. c) Listen to/watch at least one person's post. d) Comment on the post you viewed. e) These questions may help you to respond:
 * How did it impact you?
 * Why do you agree/disagree?
 * What personal experiences, ideas, or thoughts did it evoke?

For fun: [|Punya Mishra's Ambigrams]

=August 29=


 * 1) Paragraph:**

a) Ponder: Why do you want to be a world language teacher? b) Write a paragraph answering that question. c) Do not write for longer than 3 minutes.


 * 2) What's Your Sentence?**

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a) Ponder: What legacy will you leave your students? b) Jot down as many ideas as you can in 3 minutes. c) Watch the [|video examples]. d) Write and illustrate your sentence. e) Record your sentence on [|Digital Dialog] (Log into [|BYU Learning Suite], then look for FLANG 276, then click Digital Dialogue.)

=August 28=


 * Personal Introduction**

1) Introduce yourself to the class. 2) Include 5 important things about yourself. 3) Use only your target language. 4) Help colleagues who don't speak your language understand. 5) Do not use more than 2 minutes.

Activity Sheets; Agenda for Today; Assignments for Today; Important Dates; Links to Supplemental Resources; Program Links (BYU); Reading List; Student Pages; Syllabus & Schedule; Tech Tools

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