FULL SCHOLARSHIP
Training in Methods of Teaching Younger Learners
Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Turkish, Swahili
WHY: Train teachers for language instruction in community settings: Bridges 2 Children
WHAT: ◊ Participate in intensive, professional development institute
◊ Learn appropriate teaching methods for Pre-K to grade 6
◊ Design lessons, materials, & developmentally appropriate assessment
◊ Gain skills in community-based language advocacy & twice weekly afternoon practicum experiences at different community-based sites
◊ Receive six credits for two courses – language teaching methods & practicum
WHO: ◊ Current or Prospective teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Turkish, or Swahili
◊ Graduate or Undergraduates desiring a teaching credential
Class size is limited to 10 graduate & 5 undergraduate students
Online: May 14 – June 1 3-week online preparation and class
Onsite: June 8 – June 29 3-week residential Bloomington program
Follow Up: July 2 – August 20 follow up online- finalization of projects
WHERE: Residential program – School of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
PROVIDED: Tuition, room & board, in-town transportation, program materials
IU PARTNERS: Department of Literacy, Culture & Language Education of the School of Education | Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures | Center for the Study of Global Change | Center for Social Studies and International Education | Center for the Study of the Middle East
For Application Materials: http://education.indiana.edu/ResearchProjects/STARTALK/tabid/16107/Default.aspx
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