2015+OFLA+Conference

 OFLA 2015


 * THANK YOU! **

// We would like to thank all our amazing presenters--and those that assisted them--for sharing their knowledge with us, Missouri State University’s Modern and Classical Language Department for being such wonderful hosts, and Dr. Tinsley for all her hard work and incredible support. //

// Thank you to all of you who took the time to attend this conference. We are grateful that you chose to spend this Saturday with us, and we deeply appreciate the expertise and camaraderie that make OFLA such a special organization. //


 * OFLA Officers, 2015 **

President,** Laura Durnin ** Vice President, **Elisabeth Cheminel-Roten ** Secretary,** Lynn Schick **

 For the love of languages

March 28, 2015 Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
 * // Ozarks Foreign Language Association //**


 * Agenda **

Crazy metaphor, but truly engaging students seems about that hard sometimes. Flipping the Mindset switch to help students do what they believe is impossible. If you’ve ever struggled with students who simply resist the process of learning another language, you may find much hope in this session.
 * Session #1 **
 * //1. //****//Teaching Your Foreign Language Class to Play the Violin //** //by Gerry Wass, Purdy Schools, Spanish/French/Italian/German/Latin //

The cultural significance of French gastronomy, with an emphasis on the Berry region and the Loire Valley. Academic research on the subject will be addressed, and efforts to preserve and promote regional heritage will be highlighted. Presentation in French and English.
 * //2 //****//. //****//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">La gastronomie française: patrimoine culturel national ET régional //**//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">by chef Roland Parny and Elaine Parny, La Galette Berrichonne //

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">This informational session will introduce four aspects of the competency-based approach that MSU is piloting to recognize prior learning in World Languages. Join us to learn about how this recognition will take place and what you can do to be involved and prepare your students.
 * //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">3. From dual-credit to accelerated pathways – Missouri State University’s plan to recognize World Language proficiency //**//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">by Melanie Kleeschulte, Instructor, and Jason Jolley, Head and Associate Professor, ////<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Missouri State University //

//**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">1. **//**//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Langue d’amour et de guerre //**//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">by Jeff Loughary, Central High School – //<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">2013 OFLA Grant Recipient <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Venez découvrir des ressources pour enseigner La Grande Guerre et La Seconde Guerre Mondiale. Au lieu de séparer ces deux évènements tragiques, apprenez comment on peut lier les deux ainsi que les présenter à nos élèves d’une façon appropriée. (Présentation en français.)
 * Session #2 **

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Come prepared to share ideas, lessons and classroom activities that you feel are attention grabbers, memory makers and important exercises that will plant the seed for students to continue their study of foreign languages.
 * //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">2. //**//**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Round table **////<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">: ////<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif';">For the love of languages ////<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">, el amor, amare, l’amour, el amor, die Liebe, //// 愛 ////<span style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">, ////<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">facilitated by Laura Durnin, Glendale High School //

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">It has been 20 years since the presenter walked into her first classroom. However, she still remembers the love of learning another language that led her to choose a career teaching others. Being a first year teacher is hardly a "roses and rainbows" experience. Let's be honest. Your first years of teaching will be filled with exhaustion, self-doubt, paying your dues and panic. However, you can learn to love this experience and embrace the process of learning to love the profession, despite its imperfections. Join the presenter for a realistic, humorous and hopefully motivating session filled with tips and advice to help you not only survive, but thrive as a new teacher. A short Q & A will conclude the session.
 * //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">3. //****//<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Learning to Love the First Years of Teaching //**//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">by Tammy Lueck, Rolla High School, German //

** Session #3 **
//**<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">1. **//**//<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Hook, Line & Sinker: Engaging Students for Optimal Learning //**//<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">by Kristopher Morehead, Pipkin IB MYP World School, French // <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">I magine a classroom where creativity and curiosity thrive. A classroom where students are engaged in fun, meaningful activities that enhance their language development. A magical place where students take risks to are able to communicate in the target language. THIS IS YOUR CLASSROOM! Come see how you too, can reel them in! Hook, line & sinker!

Language teachers constantly face a daunting task: how to deliver vocabulary in a culturally rich context that is meaningful, engaging, and comprehensible such that all learners internalize it and successfully communicate. That's exhausting! How do teachers keep vocabulary instruction fresh and relevant? In this session, participants will not only see demonstrations but experience various approaches, strategies, and activities plus gain a treasure trove of resources. All are aligned with ACTFL Can-Do Statements to promote even more effective language learning.
 * //<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">2. //****//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">Show Me and I Can-Do! //**//<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">by Jeffrey Karr, Central High School, French/Spanish, and Lisa Lilley, ////<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">ACTFL Board of Directors, 2010 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year, Central High School/Pipkin Middle School //

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Discovering the endless possibilities of what you can accomplish as a teacher by unlocking your own Mindset. Rather than focusing on changing your pedagogy, you may initiate great change simply by changing how you think about the process of learning.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 18.6667px;">3. Jumping Off More Bridges //**//<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;"> by Gerry Wass, Purdy ////<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Bookman Old Style','serif'; font-size: 14.6667px;">Schools //

=** OFLA 2015 Conference Agenda and President's Letter **=