69th Annual MALT Spring Conference
MALT Spring Conference 2024
April 19th & 20th
Headwaters Academy in Bozeman
MALT is excited to announce that
Darcy Rogers
From OWL is our Spring Conference Keynote!
Darcy is the Founder of Organic World Language (OWL), and began developing the methodology in 2003. Her work is based on second language acquisition research, student motivation, and best teaching practices. Focusing on creating a space for second language to be naturally acquired, she believes in placing emphasis on students developing language through movement, social interaction, play and 100% immersion. The key element is the importance of creating community in the classroom while putting the student in the center as the curriculum. Darcy received her Bachelors in Spanish and Education from Western Oregon University and her Masters in Spanish Literature from University of Northern Iowa, Tec de Monterrey en Querétaro, México. She has 14 years teaching experience and for the past three years has been presenting at national conferences and working with schools to implement OWL internationally. (Bio from OWL website)
Conference Details
This full day workshop will focus on equity, relationships, engagement, empowerment, and proficiency. This workshop explores how understanding National Standards and proficiency-based instruction strategies can create an interactive, student-centered classroom. Teachers leave with new techniques and ideas for high student engagement. Direct application with students is an exciting part of this workshop! Participants will experience what an active and immersive language environment feels like and then explore the theory behind Organic World Language.
CONTENT:
CONTENT:
- Application of State and National Standards
- Strategies for eliciting student production
- Techniques for high student engagement
- Exploration of the 100% target language environment
- Creation of proficiency based lesson plans
- Discussion of effective structures that focus on student growth
- Practice planning and feedback
Friday:
8:30- 12:00 Workshop
12:00 - 1:00 MALT Business Meeting and Lunch
1:00- 4:30 Workshop
Happy Hour: Details Coming Soon!
7 Renwal Units
Saturday:
9:00 MALT Book Club lead by Tana Luptak
Common Ground by Maris Hawkins and Florencia Henshaw
10:00- 12:00 MALT lead sectionals/work time
3 Renewal Units
8:30- 12:00 Workshop
12:00 - 1:00 MALT Business Meeting and Lunch
1:00- 4:30 Workshop
Happy Hour: Details Coming Soon!
7 Renwal Units
Saturday:
9:00 MALT Book Club lead by Tana Luptak
Common Ground by Maris Hawkins and Florencia Henshaw
10:00- 12:00 MALT lead sectionals/work time
3 Renewal Units
Hotel information:
MALT has a block of rooms at Comfort Suites in Bozeman. Please click the link for booking information and hotel details, or download the file below.
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