Center for Applied Second Language Studies

From http://www.h-net.org/~thetsa/news/awards.htmlIt’s time to nominate colleagues and students and to apply for awards and prizes from the Turkish Studies Association. Here are brief descriptions of the awards:THE ÖMER LÜTFI BARKAN ARTICLE PRIZEA biennial prize awarded in odd-numbered years for the best article in the area of Turkish and Ottoman studies published in the previous two-year period,

From http://primarysource.orgHere are three opportunities for K-12 educators to learn more about China:---Summer Institute: The Distinctive Dynasties of Ancient and Imperial ChinaCourse dates: July 15 – 19, 2013Hingham, MassachusettsChina is often described as a "continuous" civilization, and while cultural continuities abound from one era to the next, China's long history is equally a record of

From http://www.actfl.org/startalk-summer-programsHere are some STARTALK summer programs for teachers and students in grades 7-12:Discover RussianSummer Professional Development Program for Teachers of RussianJuly 15-26Discover ChineseSummer Professional Development Program for Teachers of ChineseJuly 1-12 and July 15-26Discover RussianSummer Academic Program for StudentsJuly 1-26Discover

From http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2012/12/03/the-keys-to-success-... Keys to Success in Teaching English to Young Learners24 April 201310:30 am–12:00 pm ETEnglish education is increasingly beginning at the primary level, but starting earlier does not necessarily produce better English speakers. This virtual seminar shows how EFL teachers can take

From http://www.cal.org/solutions/institutes/index.html#spinstituteProfessional Development Opportunities in Washington, DCCAL is continuing to expand its successful series of professional development institutes focusing on key issues for educators. CAL Institutes provide research-based strategies and practical, hands-on tools to help you develop effective classroom activities, including meeting

From http://asiasociety.org/education/chinese-language-initiatives/student-as... Assessment and Immersion Program EvaluationBy Ann Tollefson, with Michael Bacon, Kyle Ennis, Carl Falsgraf, and Nancy RhodesParents enroll their children in language immersion programs in order to give them the gift of knowing another language. They also expect that their

Here is a list of 40 language learning tools, arranged by category (courseware, supplemental) with short descriptions, ratings, and cost: https://www.edsurge.com/n/2013-02-21-forty-ways-to-learn-a-language

The Center for Applied Linguistics is conducting online survey research on the assessment needs of language teacher educators and second language acquisition (SLA) researchers. This research seeks to define the current assessment knowledge and practices of language teacher educators and SLA researchers. CAL also hopes to identify their needs and hopes for future resources that provide assessment

From http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2013/03/instruction... Districts Lack Strong ELL Materials, Survey FindsBy Lesli A. MaxwellMarch 12, 2013Teachers and administrators working with English-language learners in some of the nation's largest school systems believe that much of the instructional material published for ELLs is of poor quality and needs a

From http://www.nystesol.orgCall for Student Essays"Be the change you want to see in the world" -- GandhiIn an essay, discuss how you can become an agent of change in the world. Envision the type of change that would make the world we live in a better place where tolerance, mutual understanding, and collaboration are encouraged. What are the specifics of the changes you would make and how do you