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2024-2025 Events for Utah DLI German Teachers
2024-2025 Events for Utah DLI German Teachers
November 7, 2024: UVU Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall (contact Jeff Packer for more info)
November 15, 2024: Deutscher Vorlesetag
November 22-24, 2024: ACTFL Convention @ Philadelphia Conference Center in Philadelphia
January 21, 2025: German Bridge Spring Professional Development @ Clearfield High School Library
January 22, 2025: Elementary German DLI Professional Development
@ USBE Basement West Room. 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM; mandatory for German DLI teachers; MIDAS registration is forthcoming
January 23, 2025: Secondary German DLI Professional Development
@ USBE Basement West Room. 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM; mandatory for German DLI teachers; MIDAS registration is forthcoming
January 23-25, 2025: SWCOLT Conference @ Gila River Resort & Casino at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ
February 21, 2025: Utah Foreign Language Association (UFLA) Conference @ Utah Tech University in St. George
STEP/Checkpoint Charlie Program Visits Utah German Immersion Schools
STEP/Checkpoint Charlie Program Visits Utah German Immersion Schools
The School Teachers Enrichment Program (STEP) was established in 1986. Since 1999, administration of the program is in the hands of the Checkpoint Charlie Foundation. STEP is financed by the Berlin Senate Department for Education, and has been continually refined and expanded. One of the organization's main function is the German Teacher Exchange Program (GTEP) program: German school teachers from all German federal states are sent to a US partner state to teach for 1-3 years. Utah has been fortunate to partner with STEP for several years now and a number of our German immersion teachers have come through this program. A delegation from STEP visited West Elementary, Summit Academy High School, and Summit Academy Independence on October 28, 2024 to talk with their current program teachers and to learn more about our German immersion programs.
Alle Jahre wieder - AAPPL Testing
Alle Jahre wieder - AAPPL Testing
LTI, the testing company of AAPPL, is holding office hours to explain the AAPPL test and share tips. Teachers can just go to the link below, check the dates on the calendar, and then register to the Zoom meeting on the date of your choice. As always, we recommend that you test as early as possible to make sure that you have enough time to deal with any irregularities. This year's AAPPL testing window is from October 14 - November 29, 2024. Have you checked out
Utah Immersion Vorlesetag
Utah Immersion Vorlesetag
And we are officially registered for the Deutscher Vorlesetag on November 15, 2024. You can search for our registration on the official website by typing in "Utah". Summit Academy Independence and West Elementary will participate. We are now in search of fluent German speakers that will read to our immersion children. Please share this registration link and the flyer below with anyone available and interested. More to come! Stay tuned!
Utah DLI Core Instructional Strategies
Utah DLI Core Instructional Strategies
Do you remember the 6 core instructional strategies from your AUDII training? Can you name them from the top of your head? We will highlight one core strategy each month until the end of this school year to refresh our memory. This month, we are starting with the first core strategy: Content and Language Objectives!
Core Strategy # 1: Content and Language Objectives
Core Strategy # 1: Content and Language Objectives
Content & Language Objectives should be posted, introduced, interacted with and revisited each day. For example, students can echo read them at the beginning of the lesson; the teacher can remind students during the lesson why they are doing a certain activity, and point out when students have accomplished the goal at the end of the lesson.
Content & Language Objectives should be posted, introduced, interacted with and revisited each day. For example, students can echo read them at the beginning of the lesson; the teacher can remind students during the lesson why they are doing a certain activity, and point out when students have accomplished the goal at the end of the lesson.
Here is an example from 4th grade science. Notice the specificity of the content and language goals. The language goal is directly tied to the content goal, identifying necessary language for students to be able to meet the content expectation.
Here is an example from 4th grade science. Notice the specificity of the content and language goals. The language goal is directly tied to the content goal, identifying necessary language for students to be able to meet the content expectation.
Note how the DLI Core Instuctional Strategies Observation Protocol checks on each of the four stepts for interaction with content and language goals. Are both objectives posted? Are they actively introduced to students? Are they interacted with during the lesson? And, finally, are the revisited at the end of the lesson? This makes learning transparent for students and helps the teacher to be intentional with their planned language supports.
Articles Worth Reading
Articles Worth Reading
We have known that learning another language is beneficial for brain developement. There is a new study that shows just how the brain benefits from early language learning,. The research is summarized in the article "Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient, especially when learned at a young age". Click here to read the full article.
Some students seem to forget everything that we teach them. What can we do about it? This article explains of why students forget and what we can do about it. Click here to read the full article.
Synthesizing is an essential critical-thinking skill. On the AP German Language and Culture exam, students have to write a synthesis essay by accurately summarizing facts, opinions, and inferences from three different sources and coming to their own opinion and conclusion. Together with the email response, the essay counts for 25% of the final score on the AP exam. We can practice synthesizing with students as early as elementary school. Here is a great video and article how to make synthesizing visible for students.
"Hook them!" How do we engage students right at the beginning of the lesson when , research tells us, their attention span is the highest? This article gives some great ideas how to engage students the moment they come to class. Click here to read the full article.
Lernmaterialien
Lernmaterialien
Lernmaterialien vom PASCH-Netzwerk
Lernmaterialien vom PASCH-Netzwerk
Alle PASCH Materialien im Überblick gibt es hier. Man kann es nach Themenbereich oder Sprachniveau filtern. Eine wunderbare Ressource, wenn man auf der Jagd nach authentischem Material ist.
Teach your students more about the Olympics? When and how did they start? What is its purpose? What are appproved sports? Click here to access the A2/B1 material.
Have you heard about "Jugend debattiert?" Every year, German students come toegther to debate certain topics and showcase the reasoning and active listening skills. Here is a B2 article about the event.
Grants and Scholarships
Grants and Scholarships
Language Connects Foundation Micro-Grants
Language Connects Foundation Micro-Grants
AATG Travel Grants
AATG Travel Grants
LCF/Vista Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators
LCF/Vista Classroom Microgrants for Language Educators
The LCF/Vista Microgrants Program for Language Educators is an initiative aimed at supporting and empowering those who are dedicated to promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity in the classroom. This program provides small grants to K-12 educators who are passionate about teaching languages and incorporating cultural elements into their lessons.
This program is open to all K-12 language educators regardless of setting. Eligible individuals may apply for grants of $300 to fund a variety of projects, including:
Organizing cultural events or activities for their learners, including those in collaboration with relevant community organizations; and
Creating projects that support diverse perspectives and provide opportunities to develop cultural competence.
100 microgrants of $300 each will be awarded between September 2024 and May 2025. Click here to apply.
Click here to find the application for the AATG conference travel grants.
Would You and Your Students Like to Be Featured in the December Newsletter?
Would You and Your Students Like to Be Featured in the December Newsletter?
Send pictures and blurbs to Michaela at mclaus-nix@utahdli.org by November 30, 2024.
Please share your hard work and the accomplishments of your students so that we can celebrate you!
Contact:
Michaela Claus-Nix, Ed.S.
German DLI Coordinator
Utah State Board of Education
mclaus-nix@utahdli.org
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