Teacher Program
STARTALK Discover Russian: Teaching, learning, and building Russian language communities
This course is designed to provide teachers of Russian with a professional development program that focuses on pedagogical theory in the teaching and learning of Russian. Program participants will be introduced to the STARTALK Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning, the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, and ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. The ideal applicant is interested in learning up-to-date approaches to world language learning and teaching.
Program Information
Program Dates: Spring Orientation, May 2024 (online), Summer Program June 27 – July 12, 2024, Academic Year sessions (Fall 2024, Spring 2025 online)
Program Meeting Hours: Classes meet Monday through Friday, 12:00pm –4:00pm (ET)
Location: Hybrid Program. This course will be offered online and 6 days meeting in-person in Washington, DC (June 27 - July 3, 2024)
Benefits
Scholarship for full program tuition sponsored by the STARTALK program;
ACTFL Workshop Participation;
A certificate of Participation from ACTFL;
STARTALK Professional Development Certificate of Program Participation, including PD hours;
All participants have the option to receive 3 graduate credits at no additional cost
Goals
Participants will:
Learn and explain key concepts in effective language learning;
Develop assessments that target the three learning modes;
Technology integration into everyday instruction;
Have access to shared materials and lessons created within the teacher program.
During the course, participants will apply new learning by:
Identifying new concepts evident in in variety of instructional settings;
Analyzing teaching strategies during synchronous and asynchronous lessons;
Creating a practical thematic unit for teaching in a XXI Century Classroom.
MEET OUR STAFF
Program Director
Elizabeth Sandstrom
Lead Instructor
Nataliya Ushakova
Instructors
Kateryna Ratushnyuk