NMELRC Arabic Summer Workshop 2010
2010 NMELRC Arabic Summer Workshop at UT Austin
Teaching Arabic to Upper High School and College Students
A Hands-On Workshop for teachers conducted in Arabic by Mahmoud Al-Batal, and Chris Stone, Hunter College, CUNY
June 14-19, 2010
Teachers of Arabic will learn about current methods and practices in learner-centered, proficiency-based instruction.
Topics include:
- Teaching reading & listening and helping learners develop effective strategies
- Teaching vocabulary
- Teaching grammar
- Providing corrective feedback
- Utilizing group work in class
- Testing and assessment
- Teaching culture
Through demonstrations, live class observations, video, discussion, and interactive activities. The presenters will demonstrate best practices and the participants will engage in micro-teaching in real university Arabic classes, and receive feedback. Space is limited.
NMELRC will cover workshop tuition. Applicants are responsible for their own housing and travel expenses. Limited NMELRC Financial Aid available in the form of travel awards. There will be a $100 non refundable processing fee requested upon notification of the results of the selection process.
Deadline for applications, March 15, 2010.
For more information please email nmelrc@byu.edu
You can apply online using our application form.