Event

Integrating Language and Content in Immersion Classrooms

Friday, June 9th, 2006, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Speaker: Dr. Fred Genesee, McGill University

In this workshop, we will briefly examine student outcomes in immersion, with a focus on second language achievement and factors that influence second language achievement. The workshop will focus on (1) strategies for planning instruction to ensure that language and content learning are integrated; (2) ways of thinking about language when planning for integrated instruction; and (3) explicit focus on linguistic form (including error correction) to promote second language learning in immersion. Participants will be given opportunities to apply what they are learning to an instructional unit from their own classrooms. Elementary and Secondary Level.

Professor Genesee has conducted extensive research on alternative forms of bilingual education for majority and minority language students, including immersion programs. He authored numerous articles and books on bilingualism and bilingual education.

There will be two different workshops (June 8 and June 9). Space is limited for both workshops to the first 60 participants. To pre-register, email geneseeworkshop@katoh-net.ac.jp or call Masakazu Kimura at 055-924-1900. Applicants must send: 1) your full name, 2) email address, 3) phone number, 4) school name, and 5) which workshops you plan to attend. Confirmation of your registration will be returned by email. Participants for Friday's workshop may buy sandwiches and drinks for lunch at the workshop site. We apologize for the inconvenience but there is NO parking at the school. Participants are asked to come by bus or taxi. Participants are asked to make their own hotel arrangements. There are several hotels in the area: Numazu Tokyu Hotel, Phone: (055) 952-2554 Numazu Castle Hotel, Phone: (055) 923-1255

Organization: Katoh Gakuen

Cost: free

Venue: Katoh Gakuen Gyoshu ELementary School, 1979 Jiyugaoka, Numazu, Shizuoka

Location: Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Contact Katoh Gakuen

Ms. Natsuko Katoh, Registration Chairperson

Work phone: 055-924-1900

Dr. Mike Bostwick, Symposium Chairperson

Work phone: 055-924-1900