Agenda
Sunday, December 9th
5:00-6:00pm Opening reception, Crane Cafe in Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Rd S
6:00-8:00pm Project-Based learning workshop, 180 Hagerty Hall
Monday, December 10th
8:00-8:45 AM Registration, Ohio Union Performance Hall, 1739 N High St
8:45-9:00 AM Welcome by Dr. Chris Faltis, Department of Teaching & Learning Chair and Dr. Glenn Martinez, Director of the Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
9:00– 10:30 AM Teachers and Administrators Panel, Ohio Union Performance Hall
10:30-10:45 AM Networking and coffee break
10:45-12:00 PM Keynote: “Toward (Re)Casting Words and Identities: Stories of Biliteracy and Bilingualism”, Dr. Soria E. Colomer, Oregon State University, Ohio Union Performance Hall
12:00-12:10 PM Working Lunch, Remarks by Dr. Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Executive Dean and Vice Provost for Arts and Sciences
12:10-12:15 PM Dr. Theresa Delgadillo, Program Director, Latina/o Studies, Program Announcement
12:15– 1:30 PM Community Panel, Ohio Union Performance Hall
1:45-3:30 PM Workshop A Ohio Staters Inc. Traditions Room, 2nd Floor Ohio Union and
Workshop B Interfaith Prayer & Reflection Room, 3rd Floor Ohio Union
3:45-5:30 PM Workshops A and B (groups switch)
Panel Participants
Teacher & Administrator Panel: The Ohio Seal of Biliteracy: Affirmation, Promotion, Benefits, and Obstacles
Moderator: Dr. Glenn Martinez, Director of the Center for Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, The Ohio State University
Ryan Wertz, M.ED., Lead Consultant for World Languages and International Education, The Ohio Department of Education
Michele Brown, M.S., Project Director of Ohio State Academy, The Ohio State University’s Office of Academic Affairs
Michael Schwarten, M.A., Heritage Spanish teacher, Westland High School
Ashley Beasley, World Languages Curriculum Coordinator, Columbus City Schools
Ed Kennedy, M.A., Coordinator of English as a Second Language Services, South-Western City Schools
Community Panel: Valuing Linguistic Diversity
Moderator: Dr. Elena Foulis, Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Lilleana Cavanaugh, Executive Director of the Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs
José Morales Crispin, Hispanic Community Outreach and Engagement coordinator, Franklin County Sheriff’s office
Bhuwan Pyakurel, Head of Interpretive Services, Primary One Health
Ekram Ali, Program Manager, Center for Cancer Health Equity
Preview of upcoming workshops
Project-Based Learning with Heritage Language Learners
Project-Based learning (PBL) will offer a model for language teachers who teach heritage language (HL) students, whether they are in a mixed classroom or one designed for HL students. PBL is a learner-centered approach that provides students with the opportunity to work over an extended period of time on a project that requires problem-solving, complex issues, and many times, dealing with real-life challenges. In this particular workshop, we will explore PBL using technology and multi-media platforms. Participants will briefly engage in hands-on activities to brainstorm the development of projects that can be used with HL students.
The workshop will give a brief overview on how to identify and address the linguistic needs of HL students, and help you select materials that build on HL students lived experiences and linguistic proficiencies.
WORKSHOP A
Reading and Writing Skills for Heritage Language Learners
During this workshop we will provide strategies and examples of different types of reading and writing activities and approaches designed according to HL unique backgrounds. We work to build on the knowledge that students bring with them rather than aim to replace or subtract from students’ heritage language.
WORKSHOP B
Identifying Heritage Language Learners and Creating Affirming Experiences
In this workshop, we will present best practices for identifying heritage language learners in the classroom setting and beyond. We will present the sociocultural dynamics of language maintenance and shift and help participants identify the contexts that shape language proficiency and language self-image among learners. Finally we will consider strategies for affirming heritage language experiences for all learners and carving out spaces for heritage learners in our classrooms, our schools and our society.