Presented by: Marie Wood
Date: November 27, 2008

Location: J.R. Robson School –Room 113 5102 – 46 Street Vermilion Alberta

Who should attend: FSL Teachers – Grades 4-9

About the workshop: Now that most teachers have had some time to peruse the 2004 FSL POS and the 2006 PA (Program Articulation) documents, let’s continue to use these documents to ‘fine tune’ our ‘Planning for the Purpose of Assessing’ skills. In this session teachers will:

1) Further their understanding of *‘Functions of Language’* for the pragmatic purpose of creating authentic performance tasks and to see their connection to the Common European Framework of Reference
2) Practice assessing ‘good’ and ‘bad’ tasks using criteria from the AAC (Alberta Assessment Consortium) FSL teachers will walk away with ‘ready-made’ tasks and the necessary knowledge and skills to continue to create authentic tasks that will not only engage students but also allow teachers to hit the target of the program’s ‘Overarching goal’.

What to bring: FSL POS and PA (Program Articulation) documents (High School teachers to bring the 7-9 PA)

Marie Wood has taught both FSL and Spanish Language & Culture at the secondary level and is currently the Second Languages and ELL Consultant for Elk Island Public Schools. Due to her passion for second languages and desire to assist teachers throughout the province, Marie volunteers as the VP of SLIC (Second Languages and Intercultural Council) for the ATA. She is also furthering her interests as a Master’s of Education student in second languages at the University of Alberta.

Registration fee: $20.00 (fee includes lunch and refreshments)

Registration deadline: November 7, 2008

Course code #: FR09/205

Session runs from: 9:00 am– 3:30 pm

Fax Registration to:780-623-5642

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