February 07, 2005
World Language Sessions at KTLC 2005
The Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), the Hyatt Regency Hotel and the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, will provide the setting for the 2005 Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference, March 3-5. Pre-registration ends on February 14 and information along with other conference information can be found at www.kentuckytlc.org.
There are several sessions on World Language and International Education scheduled.
Friday, 3/4/2005 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Two for One: Awarding 2 Credits for a Double Dip of Spanish in a Single Standards-Based Course
In this session, course designers and current students will present the Spanish I/II course offered by the Kentucky Virtual High School. KVHS is piloting a standards-based Spanish I and II combined course that will provide 2 credits to the student upon successfully meeting standards for the
course. The standards come directly from the Kentucky World Language Framework.
Presenter: Beth Gaunce
Co-Presenters: Katie Manning, Norah Perry, Nancy Sequera
Content Area: World Language and International Education
Audience: High School 9-12
Friday, 3/4/2005 (1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
¡Claro que sí! Mais oui! Yes, You CAN Offer Your Students a World Language Class Online!
World Language instructors from Kentucky Virtual High School will describe the advantages of an online language classroom for students, schools and districts.
Presenter: Beth Gaunce
Co-Presenters: Susan Gudenkauf, Sheila Elliott
Content Area: World Language and International Education
Audience: High School 9-12
Friday, 3/4/2005 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Using American Sign Language in the Classroom
Come to this session to learn fun and exciting ways to use American sign language in the classroom. American sign language is proven to reduce frustration, improve fine motor coordination and increase overall communication skills.
Presenter: Beth Wyatt
Content Area: World Language and International Education
Audience: General Interest
Saturday, 3/5/2005 (8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)
Essentials of a Partial Spanish Immersion School
Come to this session to learn about Maxwell Elementary's highly-structured program in which teachers must work collaboratively to negotiate Kentucky Core Content and closely monitor student progress. The presenter will share
the program's success.
Presenter: Susan Deaton
Content Area: World Language and International Education
Audience: School/District Administrators