- Registration - 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

- SDU Workshop - 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
"(Almost) Everything We Need to Know They Do in Kindergarten: Applying Teaching Strategies from the Elementary Grades to Middle and High School" - Carol Ann Pesola Dahlberg, Professor of Education, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

- Morning Workshops – 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
A. K-8 Workshop – Dr. Carol McKenna Saunders, Georgia State University and the students of the GDOE workshop.
All languages - Spanish and French are highlighted

B. Narrow Listening – Dr. Victoria Rodrigo, Louisiana State University,
Working on L 2 listening comprehension skills at the intermediate level.
Language: Spanish - Audience: All

C. Teach Better and Smarter with GLC – Kathy Alden, Georgia Education Initiatives and Parent Connections Program Specialist at Georgia Learning Connections. - Foreign language resources available on the Georgia Learning Connections website and how to use the new Lesson Plan Builder. Participants who would like to earn one SDU credit may do so by submitting an on-line lesson that is evaluated, approved and published on the GLC website. Lesson plan must be submitted by 6.30.2001. THIS SESSION IS FULL (JAN 24)
Attendance is limited in this workshop. If you are attending Workshop C please be sure to send a separate check for this workshop. Please include your email address or phone number in your registration materials. If you are one of the participants whose registration is early enough to be included in this workshop, you will be notified by email or phone. If you do NOT hear that you are accepted; please do not come with the intention of attending this workshop. If you are not one of the first to register for this workshop and it is filled by the time your registration arrives, your check will be returned to you, un-cashed, at conference registration.
- Exhibits – 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

- Afternoon Workshops – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
D. Make them PROs at CONjugation – Lee Burson, Carrollton High School,
Simple tricks of disguising conjugation so that students learn verb forms by using rather snoozing. Language: Spanish - Audience: Secondary

E. Storytelling: A Valuable Teaching Tool in Foreign Language Acquisition
Christa M. Anders, Anne V. Wallace, Rowland Elementary School
Hands-on audience participation workshop. Language: All - Audience: All levels

F. "Hot Potatoes! Building your own Web-Based Exercises and Activities"
Dr. Jim Chesnut – North Ga. College & State University
Hands-on computer workshop using Hot Potatoes – a shareware developed by University of Victoria. Attendees will leave with one completed web based instructional unit. Participants should have a basic knowledge of Windows, but do not need any other computer experience or expertise. The workshop will be conducted on PCs. THIS SESSION IS FULL (JAN 24)
Appropriate to all levels and all languages, although examples will be given in French. Attendance is limited in this workshop. If you are attending Workshop F please be sure to send a separate check for this workshop. Please include your email address or phone number in your registration materials. If you are one of the participants whose registration is early enough to be included in this workshop, you will be notified by email or phone. If you do NOT hear that you are accepted; please do not come with the intention of attending this workshop. If you are not one of the first to register for this workshop and it is filled by the time your registration arrives, your check will be returned to you, un-cashed, at conference registration

- Interest Session A – 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Integrating Learn & Serve Opportunities Into Your Curriculum– Dr. Sabine Smith and Dr. Judy Holzman, Kennsaw State University - Session enables participants to set up their own Learn & Serve opportunities at their schools/organizations. Learn & Serve providers and appropriate Learn & Serve projects will be identified; guidelines for execution, supervision, and assessment of the projects will be developed. Examples of Spanish/German Learn & Serve opportunities are provided, but session is applicable to all audiences.

Implementing an Articulated, Thematically-based Curriculum K-5- Allyson Ames, Deborah Bald, Marty Franchot – Sara Smith Elementary School, Atlanta. Presenters will demonstrate how to build a thematic unit, spiraling across the grade levels. This session is a must for elementary and middle school teachers who are eager to learn strategies in teaching in the target language and in going beyond the acquisition of vocabulary. All languages K-8

Authentic Materials: Summer 2000 AATF Paris Convention as a Resource – Dr. Lynne B. Bryan, Macon State College – "A l’ecole du cameleon" by Amadou Hampate Ba was recited at the AATF Conference (Paris 2000, taped by TV 5). Excerpts of "Les Profs en Fete" will be used to demonstrate techniques to enhance listening comprehension and an awareness of the oral tradition I Grancophone Africa. For French K-12 and College; especially for elementary school, second year high school students, and second semester college students.

How to Give a Conference Presentation – Dr. Jana Sandarg – August State University – Are you interested in sharing your ideas, but don’t now where to begin? This session gives you tips on how to develop, organize and deliver a conference presentation. All languages, all levels, in English.

Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam – Marcia Wilbur, Athens Academy, Athens, GA – This session will provide a brief look at the format of the A.P. Spanish Language exam, a demonstration of the newly released CD-Rom as an essential exam preparation tool, and a list of the upcoming changes to the AP Spanish Literature exam for 2003. Spanish – Secondary Level

Multimedia for Language Teaching – Dr. Jeri H. Dies, Baldwin High School, Milledgeville, GA and Mr. Juan A Alcarria, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA – This session will explore the multimedia resources available online and on CD-Rom for language learning and teaching. Examples will be offered in Spanish. However, examples should be applicable to other languages as well. Hints for searching for and finding online resources will be shared with participants. Audience: secondary and post-secondary

"Christmas in Austria: Teaching Grammar through Culture in a Beginning Language Course" - Dr. Carolyn Snipes-Hoyt, Middle Georgia College and Brian Burton, Darton College. Holidays and festivals in rural Austria, showing how the thematic material could be considered in the first instance (using visual aids, a spoke or written text, and a focus on content), comparing the students own experience of a similar holiday in the U.S. A specific grammatical structure could be observed and then practiced and mastered by the students in connection with the theme. The focus on culture would also fit in with the emphasis on literature as a part of a wider cultural scene that dominates, at present, in graduate programs in North America.

PASO A PASO: User’s Networking Session – Cathy Wilson, Glenview, Illinois. Get together with teachers from across the state using PASO A PASO. Share ideas, get questions answered, and learn about what's new with the program. See how to use the PASO Web Site and how to integrate it with instruction. A good time is guaranteed!

Being 21 in France – Dr. David Seaman, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Case studies of two successful French 21 year olds at opposite ends of the work spectrum – a male baker and a female artist – give insights into French society and cultural comparisons with the USA. Presentation with lively video clips addresses issues in education, art, society and the world of work.

The Magic of Middle School Foreign Language: How and Why it Works – Corinne Barnes, Douglas County Schools – Based on eight years of experience with middle school foreign language, the presentation will show how and why middle school foreign language can be magical. The session will address organizational, administrative, instructional and staff development issues. The majority of the time will be reserved for middle school foreign language teachers to share varied effective strategies and activities. Handouts will be available to facilitate participants in implementing new ideas in their own classrooms. Specific examples will be given for building success, skill and motivation for all. The Douglas County program focuses on building reading and vocabulary skills, as well as oral and written language skills for communication. The presentation will be pragmatic and hands-on to facilitate participants’ in developing their own "magical" middle school foreign language class and program. French- middle grades

- Interest Session B – 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Ludi Latini – Dr. Richard J. Beaton, Griffin High School, Griffin, GA and Ms. Elizabeth Bouis, Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA – This session will focus on the use of creative games to enhance the Latin classroom. These games will assist the teacher present, review, and reinforce vocabulary, derivatives, history, culture, and grammar. Each participant will receive a ready-made packet of games to be used upon return to your classroom. The ancients had the Olympics; you have the Ludi Latini. Latin – all levels

Vocabulary Games for Everyone! Marcia Wilbur, Athens Academy, Athens, GA. During this session, participants will be active learners in a variety of vocabulary building strategies that can be used with beginning through advanced level classes. Emphasis on fun! Examples in Spanish and French. All languages – middle and secondary

Assessing the Fun Stuff: Using Rubrics for Games, Skits, and Projects – Cathy Wilson, Glenview, Illinois. Looking for new ways to assess performance-based activities like projects, games, skits, oral presentations, and writing assignments? This session will show you how to assess a Standards-based activity by using scoring rubrics that are clear, fair, and easy-to-grade. Everyone is a winner with this new way to look at assessment! Extensive handout with sample rubrics.

“Americanos. Latino Life in the United States. Voces e imagenes de una cultura”. Dr. Doralina A. Martinez-Conde, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Conozca una autentica presentacion de la diversidad cultural entre los latinos en USA y sobre de estos a la sociedad norteamericana, segun se expone en Americanos. Latino Life in the United States de E.J. Olmos, L. Ybarra u M. Monterrey. De dicho texto que se constituye en una vision sobre los latinos por ellos mismos, se comentan aspectos como aculturacion, inmigracion, identidad y vision estereotipada, ello segun factores historico-culturales. Ademas, se explica sobre el uso de este libro en las clases de Espanol. Spanish – all levels

High School Foreign Language: Real, Motivational, and Workable - Corinne Barnes, Douglas County Schools, Douglasville, GA – This is a pragmatic session whose purpose is to demonstrate real activities that work from the perspective of a teacher who has taught high school foreign language passionately for twenty –eight years. Handouts will be provided which will enable participants to go back to their own classrooms with activities to use immediately. The workshop will focus on a variety of activities particularly significant for an effective high school foreign language class that is both motivational and builds for excellence in developing listening, speaking, reading and writing for communication. In this session, teachers will have an opportunity to participate and do activities in order to be able to implement new strategies in their own classes. Ideas will be included that build for success for all but also build motivation and quality in upper level classes. Secondary level – all languages

To Teach French with Art. Dr. Frederique Joseph-Lowery, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA. This session will reevaluate the pertinence of teaching materials for teaching French at an elementary level. Whereas documents excepted from newspaper or commercials are commonly used, art is rarely used in an effective way, which is to say in a no illustratory way. The teaching of colors and the expansion of vocabulary can profit greatly from artistic material. Works of surrealist and cubist schools could be referenced to place emphasis on the primary, most common, activity at this level – the task of identifying objects and naming things. French – elementary-secondary

Wie Geht Es Weiter Herr Goethe? – Jürgen Langer, Georgia Department of Education. The Fachberater/German Consultant to the Southeast will present the latest teaching materials available through the Goethe-Institut and Inter Nationes and will also discuss the outlook for the cooperation between Georgia teachers of German and the Goethe-Institut. German – all levels

Putting Pizzazz in the Multiple Intelligences Puzzle – Deborah Riedmiller, Foreign Language Coordinator, Atlanta Public Schools. Every day teachers face the challenge of reaching students who exhibit diversity in learning strengths and weaknesses. One solution is the application of Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. This session guides teachers through the process of adapting lesson plans and classroom activities to meet the strengths of all students. All languages and all levels.

Governor’s Honors Program – Foreign Language Program from the GHP Faculty. Glenn Jones, Lore Hauck, Melanie Hutsell, Keith Toda and Theresa Smotherman. Teachers from last year’s session present a comprehensive overview of the goals, mission, curriculum, positives and negatives of this unique experience. Help on preparing students for the interview process and the guidelines used for selection will also be discussed. All languages, secondary

- Reception – 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

- Affiliate Meetings - 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. - AATSP - AATF - AATG - GCA - Japanese

- Registration – 7:00 a.m. – Noon

- SDU Workshop ("continued from Friday -") - 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

- Exhibits – 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

- Interest Session C – 8:45 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Observacion de los metaplasmos mas usuales en el uso dario del idioma espanol – Dr. Pedro Hoyos-Salredo and Sara Griswold, August State University, Augusta, GA. El objetivo de esta presentacion es el de observar como el metaplasmo es una realidad linguistica de uso diario. El hablante, en sus recurrentes actos de habla, efectua algunos cambios en el signifacante de los terminos produciendo algunas remodelaciones, fenomeno linguistico conocido como “las variantes del significante a nivel sincronico”. Haremos un inventario a base de ejenplos concretos sobre algunos de los diversos cambios que presentan los significantes del habla en el idioma espanol. Asi, el auditorio tendra una cosmovision ( 10 categorias) del habla que plasman lost diversos hablantes hispanos a traves de su lengua en us, por ejenplo: Protesis=(g) hueco, Epentesis= balast( r )o, Paragoge=viste(s); Aferesis (es)toy, Sincopa= su(b)jetivo, Apocope=navida(d); Monoptongacion\apre(e)ta, Diptongacion=t(ie)rrero, Sineresis=par-rran-diar, y Metatesis=fije(sen). Los asistentes obtendran un folleto preparado especialmente para esta sesion.

“Latin Vocabulary and Roman History: Making the Connections” – Todd Benz, Spalding High School, Griffin, GA – This session will discus the use of Latin vocabulary words as a tool for building bridges to Roman historical concepts for Latin students. Vocabulary and historical topics will include the Roman government, the Roman army, and Roman society. Brief classroom techniques will be demonstrated for teaching Latin students to make the connection between Latin terminology and certain aspects of the Roman world. Materials will stress simplicity and effectiveness, and will be adaptable to any level of Latin. Latin – all levels

“Un Pot-pourri d’idees pour le cours de langue AP” – Jennifer Cox, The Harpeth Hall School, Nashville, TN and Edward Gisselbrecht, Brookstone School, Columbus, GA. This session focuses on strategies and approaches useful in targeting the four language skills assessed on the AP French Language examination. The presenters will explain a variety of instructional materials related to music, literature, current publications, the Internet and the language lab. Handouts on all techniques will be provided. French – secondary level.

"Kultur durch Video"- Dr. Horst Kurz, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. Vorstellung aktueller, deutschsprachiger Videos mitsamt Übungen und Hinweisen zur Didaktisierung fur den Unterrichtseinsatz. Ein Video und Material zum Mitnehmen für alle TeilnehmerInnen. German – all levels.

Games in Foreign Language Classroom – Dr. Dina Foster, Georgia Perimeter College, Clarkston, GA. All examples will be in French, but the ideas presented are easily adaptable to any high school or college foreign languages classroom. this session will model several games that grab students’ interest and actively engage them in communicative activities that practice and reinforce grammar, vocabulary and culture. All languages (examples in French) secondary and post secondary.

Using Digital Video Clips with Power Point for Presentation at a Foreign Language Conference – Dr. Juan Antonio Serna, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA. The purpose of this presentation is to show how videos, music and movies can be used in classes for the teaching of foreign languages and presentation of conferences dealing with a foreign culture, and cinema.
All languages – secondary and post-secondary.

Gramatica 2001: Una manera creativa y necesaria para el biaje por le lengua extranjera. Mary Ann Brooks and Jose Gomez, Calhoun, GA. Un demostracion de metodos gramaticales que les ayudaran a lost estudiantes espanoles del primer nivel hasta el nivel mas avanzado. El programa incluye puntos gramaticales come <<ser y estar>>, <<por y para>>, <<saber y conocer>>, <<preterito e imperfecto>>, <<subjuntivo>>, y <<el imperativo formal y familiar.>>
Spanish – middle/secondary

"Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before: Teaching Mixed Upper Level Classes". – Susan Crooks. In this session the presenter will identify the problems of teaching upper level classes in some schools, namely numbers. This situation is more prevalent in less popular languages and in schools with small enrollments in general. The dilemma occurs when teachers have truly devoted and enthusiastic students who wish to continue language studies, but there are not enough of them for a class of their own. Ms. Crooks has dealt with this problem over the last twenty years and offers some curricular ideas she has used with success. All languages - secondary

“Teaching the European Union to Students” – Dr.Lionel Lemarchand, Georgia Technical Institute, Atlanta, GA. Using documents and web sites to teach, in a simple way, what the European Union is its origins, how it works and the role that France plays in it.

The 5 Cs – (communicacion, comunidades, omparacion, conexiones, and cultura) -Marina Herbst, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. The session will focus on the use of the Internet at beginner level, especially in introducing students to the many cultures that use the target language. It will point diverse websites, together with activities that teachers might find appealing. Even though it is especially targeted towards adult learners (college, community college, etc.), the ideas can be adapted to other age groups.

- Exhibits Break – 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

- Academic Alliances – 9:35 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

- Interest Session D – 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Join in the SALSA Sensation – Vicki Welch Alvis and Linda Braun-Font, State Bridge Crossing Elementary School. Participants will view sample segments of the award winning GPTV program SALSA, receive a handout detailing how to obtain the program by satellite (it’s free!), take part in lively preview and follow-up activities geared to reinforce the SALSA learning objectives, but also great for energizing any elementary Spanish class. Spanish – elementary

Foreign Language Children’s Books – A Teaching Tool for All Ages – Paul H. Matthews, University of Georgia, Athens, GA . Foreign language children’s picture books - - they can enhance students’ motivation, they provide effective input, and they can be used across the curriculum. This presentation will demonstrate ways to use such books with foreign language learners of all levels, from elementary to adult classrooms. All languages – all levels

"Terms of Color" – Yvonne Boone, Rockdale County High School, Conyers, GA – The Romans had a much more colorful way when describing people. Latin – all levels

The New French Chamber of Commerce Exam - Dr. David O’Connell, Georgia State University. The Paris Chamber of Commerce (CCIP) has created a new test for college and even high school students. Those who pass it will receive the “certificat de francais professionnel,” (CFP) which will be one notch below the “certificat pratique.” Geared to teachers of any language, this presentation will explain which “business French” is, what the various tests measure, and benefits derived for teachers and students. French

Character Education in the FLES Classroom? Aber naturelich! – Margita Haberlen, Austin Elementary School, Dunwoody, GA. The presenters will show that it is not only possible to reinforce the state mandated character education program in the foreign language classroom, but that it is also a wonderful means to enrich and enliven it. The handouts, based on work with elementary students, can be easily adapted for older German students. German – all levels.

On the Semantic Role of Kanji – Yuki Takatori, Georgia State University. Kanji is not as useful a tool to reveal the meaning of the new Sino-Japanese words as is generally believed, and that knowledge of Kanji can be much more effective when used for enhancing the recall of newly introduced words or for their retention. Japanese – all levels

Making Classroom Management Fun in the Elementary Classroom: Strategies and Games. Corinne Barnes and Douglas County Elementary Teachers. This session will provide strategies and games for successful instruction and management for the elementary foreign language classroom. The session will be given by elementary for language teachers who will present from experience of what works. Activities will be participatory for teachers’ immediate implementation. All languages – elementary

- Keynote Address - 11:30 am. – 12:15 p.m. – Elizabeth Webb – Georgia Department of Education

- FLAG Luncheon – 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

- Exhibit Break – 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

- Interest Session E - 2:15 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.

“Ways That Study Abroad Enhances Teaching” – Panel Chairs: Dr. Jana Sandarg, Augusta State University, Dr. Carol Wilkerson, Carson Newman College. Panelists: Alice Berry, Athens Academy, Dyana Ellis, Valdosta State University, Sandra Mancusi, Rockdale County High School, Beth Parr, Lake Park Elementary, Danielle Richardson, Bunker Hill High School, Claremont, NC, Lorinda Roach, Forest Park High School, Woodbridge, VA. In this session presenters will describe how their study abroad experience in Spain improved their lesson planning and teaching of grammar and culture. Attendees will be given handouts of all lesson plans. All levels – Spanish

“Annus unus ad cohibendum bracchium toga”. The Latin Teacher’s First Year – Dr. T .Keith Dix, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, Theresa Ireland, (retired, Cobb County Schools), Elizabeth Kann, The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA, Patrick Yaggy, North Gwinnett High School, Suwanee, GA. This session will examine the situation of the Latin teacher in his or her first year of teaching and will offer some suggestions on how we can turn first-year trials and tribulations into triumphs; in particular, the panel will show how experienced teachers can mentor their new colleagues. Latin – all levels

Making Every Minute Count – David Jahner, Gwinnett County Public Schools. Current research on the brain is providing an increasing knowledge base that can be used to design lessons that maximize learning. Teachers will explore how the brain stores and retains knowledge. Lesson components will be discussed and suggestions for teaching effective segments offered. All languages – all levels.

“How Non-native Foreign Language Teachers Can Maintain Their Level of Proficiency” Julie Anderson, Athens, GA. This session will show how foreign language teachers can maintain their level of proficiency despite the obstacles of being a non-native speaker and teaching “the basic” in their language. Hear excerpts from fellow teachers in all languages and levels. All levels – Spanish

Text Handling Activities in Advanced Spanish Classes – Patty Smitherman – Ideas and activities for text handling in advanced Spanish classes will be presented. The texts will include poetry, articles and short stories. The goals of these activities in the classroom will be to improve reading skills, to build the vocabulary base and to study structures in context. Spanish – secondary and post-secondary.

Making Classroom Management Fun in the Elementary Classroom: Strategies and Games. Corinne Barnes and Douglas County Elementary Teachers. This session will provide strategies and games for successful instruction and management for the elementary foreign language classroom. The session will be given by elementary for language teachers who will present from experience of what works. Activities will be participatory for teachers’ immediate implementation. All languages – elementary

“Exemples d’evolution et de changements recents de la langue francaise” –Dr. Catherine Marin, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. Cette session presentera de nombreux mots nouveaux comme ceux lies au domaine de l’internet, e-commerce inclus et proposera une petite mise au point au sujet de la feminisation de mots traditionnellment masculins comme professeur, auteur, agent, etc. French – all levels

Ideas for Activities on a Thematic Unit in the Elementary School Foreign Language (ESFL) Model Program. – Theresa C. Monye, Douglas County Schools. This session will enable teachers get ideas on how to incorporate numerous activities in a thematic unit from the Elementary Quality Core Curriculum. They will be given the opportunity to participate in a classroom activity as students learning a foreign language, from learning to know the target word for a given object to learning to read and write in the target language through some specific guidelines. Teachers will also be given advice on how to make or get cost-free materials to facilitate their efforts in preparation for given lessons. All languages – elementary

“PLEASE Call on Me!”: Tried and True Ways to Motivate Participation in the Foreign Language Classroom – Anne Hawkins, Grayson High School, Loganville, GA. Innovative ways to: ignite participation, build interpersonal skills, alleviate anxiety and develop a classroom community. A Glimpse of what other foreign language teachers are doing to make lively classrooms learning classrooms. French, German and Spanish – middle and secondary

- Interest Session F – 3:15 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. –

"Strategies for a Reading Based Approach- A Panel Discussion by Latin Teachers” – Randy Fields, Harrison High School, Kennesaw, GA and Juli Fleming, The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA – This session will feature a panel of Latin teachers who will share their methods for teaching the reading-based approach. This panel will focus on the acquisition of vocabulary, the integration of culture, and the development of reading comprehension. Strategies for traditional and block schedules will be discussed. Although the teachers will base many of their ideas on the Ecce Romani text series, teachers who use other textbooks will find this session useful. Latin – all levels

“Organizational Tools to Manage Materials, Class time and Documentation” - Kerry Carter – Are you scattered and smothered when you would rather be diced and covered? Hear some practical organizational trips to manage materials, class time and documentation. All languages – all levels.

Spanish Total Immersion Weekend – Lucinda York, Winder, GA, Anita Picas, Athens, GA Do you have students that love to speak Spanish and are eager to learn more about the Hispanic culture? Then send them to camp! For sixteen years this successful camp has offered students first-hand opportunities to practice their language skills while having fun. Come find out how you and your students can be a part of this exciting weekend. Spanish – Secondary

Foreign Language Classroom Management Tips for Young/Young at Heart Teachers. – Marcia Wilbur, Athens Academy, Athens, GA. This session will focus on ideas, strategies, and activities for a smooth running classroom from bell to bell. Topics for discussion will include homework management, group and partner work. All languages – middle/secondary/supervisors

Sessions will be offered in French, German, Spanish, and Latin as well as some sessions of interest to teachers of all languages. A complete list of presenters and the time of their presentations will be available at registration.