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Teacher Development and Leadership
October 16th to 18th 2009Chicago
Alwiya S. OmarIndiana University, Bloomington
Preparing Teachers to Teach in STARTALK Programs
Startalk Professional Development Course for Swahili Instructors: Theory and Practice - Summer 2009 (http://councilnet.org/startalk/)
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: - Dr. Antonia Folarin Schleicher
INSTRUCTORS : - Dr. Antonia Folarin Schleicher (UW-Madison)
- Dr. Alwiya Saleh Omar (Indiana University)
- Dr. Kiarie John Wa Njogu ( Yale University)
Major focus of the program
Standards-based instruction Backward Curriculum Design Assessment Differentiated instruction Reflection, collaboration and
accessibility Hands-on training in the communicative
approachSome program documents are available at
http://councilnet.org/startalk/downloads.html
Reflection, collaboration, and accessibilityGroup discussion
How have you integrated participant reflection, collaboration, and accessibility in your teacher programs?
Reflection
On STARTALK Swahili Google group site, participant post
- participant expectations- daily reflection- e-portfolio- post program reflection
Collaboration
- Participant to participant
- Participant to lead instructors
- Lead instructors to participants
Hands-on training in the communicative approach- Discussion of theories and practice by
lead teachers- Demos by team leaders- Microteaching by workshop attendees- Follow up with self reflection and
debriefing by fellow participants and lead teachers
Volunteers students
Microteaching self reflection
What are the objectives of your lesson and were you able to achieve these goals?
What pleased you about this lesson?
What would you do differently and why?
Microteaching debriefing
Has the instructor ………. a. used the target language (and English) appropriately? b. demonstrated a highly organized presentation, which
includes making students aware of the lesson’s goals?
c. made effective use of technology & teaching materials (board, visuals, realia, handouts, etc.)?
d. demonstrated an enthusiasm and vitality while teaching? e. actively involved students throughout the presentation
and checks continuously for students' understanding?
Microteaching debriefing
Has the instructor ……….
g. used IIP (Interpersonal, Interpretive, Presentational) effectively? Rate the effectiveness of each with 5 being Excellent; Comment on each
Interpersonal 1 2 3 4 5
Comment: Interpretive 1 2 3 4 5
Comment: Presentational 1 2 3 4 5
Comment:
Any questions?
Please contact me at:
or visit
STARTALK Professional Development Course for Swahili Instructors: Theory and Practice - Summer 2009 web page at http://councilnet.org/startalk/
THANK YOU