African Studies Center

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AFRICAN LANGUAGES AT PENN

Teacher Training

Fall 2009 Workshop: "Standards-based Language Instruction"
This workshop will focus on ways to effectively integrate the National Standards in African language instruction to ensure standardization of learning outcomes across levels and languages offered at Penn. The workshop is sponsored by the African Studies Center. For the program, please click here.


Fall 2007 Workshop: Teaching and Learning Languages Beyond the Basics
This workshop will cover some theoretical issues in Second Language Pedagogy, and the focus will primarily be on techniques and strategies for advanced-level instruction and curriculum design and development. We will look at the ACTFL Proficiency guidelines and National Standards for Foreign Language Learning and their implications for advanced-level curriculum and instructional practices. We will also address issues of culture, computer-mediated communication, and learner perspectives on language learning at advanced-level courses. The workshop is co-sponsored by the African Studies Center, the Penn Language Center, and the South Asia Studies Department. For the workshop program, please click here.


Spring 2007 Workshop: Effective Teaching Strategies: Integrating Technological and non-Technological Tools in a Language Classroom.
This workshop will focus on ways to effectively integrate technological and non-technological tools in a language classroom for effective learning. The workshop is sponsored by the African Studies Center. For the workshop program, please click here.


Sponsored by the African Studies Center
Biannual workshops are held every fall and spring semesters. The workshops‎ address a variety of topics carefully selected to improve the quality of instruction. In the past we have addressed issues on communicative-based language teaching in the context of methods and materials development,syllabus design and learning activities.


Fall 2006 Workshop: Creating Language Lessons with Authentic Materials
This workshop will focus on developing materials for online delivery and designing multi-media learning units incorporating such materials. The workshop is co-sponsored by the African Studies Center, the Penn Language Center, and the South Asia Studies Department. For the workshop program, please click here.


Fall 2005 Workshop: Assessment, Standards and Tools
The Fall 2005 Workshop will address the issue of Assessment, standards and Tools in second/foreign language pedagogy. The workshop is co-sponsored by the African Studies Center, the Penn Language Center, and the South Asia Studies Department. For the workshop program, please click here.

For more information about African Languages at Penn please email the Director of African Language Program,
Dr. Audrey N Mbeje, or call: (215) 898-4299

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