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=Making Methods Meaningful: Preparing Student Teachers to Become Professionally Engaged Practitioners=

Presented by: Dr. Cherice Montgomery, Brigham Young University
ACTFL 2010, Boston, MA




 * Description:** Come experience field-tested, interactive activities and templates designed to support student teachers in becoming professionally active teacher-leaders. Sample activities will demonstrate how to help student teachers develop a professional perspective; model best practices; negotiate professional communications, culture, and relationships; and mentor colleagues to catalyze professional change.


 * Content:** Participants will participate in a rapid succession of eight, 5-minute, interactive activities designed to engage them in methods, materials, and techniques they can use with student teachers. This will be followed by a 10- to 15-minute discussion session during which they will share their own ideas.


 * Powerpoint Presentation:**

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 * Guiding Questions:**

(1) //**Products: Producing Professional Products**// - What kinds of assignments might support teacher candidates in becoming critically reflective practitioners with the mentoring and leadership skills they need to catalyze professional change?

(2) //**Practices: Building Professional Skills**// - How can methods instructors assist teacher candidates in implementing best practices in world language teaching and learning?

(3) //**Perspectives: Seeing Oneself as a Professional**// - How can technology empower teacher candidates to develop professional perspectives and actively collaborate with colleagues in professional communities?


 * //References//**

Byrne, Tory. (2006, January 30). Plastic model head 2. Stock Xchng. Retrieved November 15, 2010, from http://www.sxc.hu/photo/457972 Used under a Standard Stock Xchng License.

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