New Teacher Orientation forWorld and Classical Language TeachersAugust 12, 13 - 2008Old Mill High School

Bitte!

¡ Por favor!S’il vous plaît!

Agenda –August 12, 2008

• 9:30-11:45- Welcome• Initial impressions• Getting ready for those first days• 11:45 to 1:00 - Lunch• 1:00 -3:15- - • 3:00-Reflection Journal Complete/turn in

Participant Outcomes

Tuesday, 12 August Work Session

• Determine the value of a name• Make organizational decisions in

planning for initial days of school.

The Power of a NameLaurie Cook

• Establishes a relationship:Anonymity vs. worth/Importance

• Memorize your seating chart:Know a name to correct the

behavior

Welcome

• Seating Chart• “My name is (Mr., Ms., Dr.______)

Welcome to (Name of your class)During the upcoming semester, we

are going to have a lot of fun, but we are going to also work very hard.

People do not care what you know

if they know

that you don’t care. (value them)Laurie

Cook

Discipline vs. Behavior Management

Behavior Management• Be SUBTLE• Use “the LOOK”• Say the NAME• Stand CLOSE• Use effective seating and partnering• Ignore (case by case basis)

Discipline• With egregious behavior as a last resort

Positive Behavior Management• Don’t say “don’t”• Don’t ask “ok?”• Say “whisper” instead of “don’t talk” or

“be quiet”• Use the Golden Rule• Talk in private• Ask questions—”why are you talking?”• Let showoffs lead (shine or fail)• Reward good behavior

Pause here

for a reflection

WCL AM Agenda (continued)Getting ready for the first day

Organizing students – seating charts Course outlines -rules, grading, legality Texts (care of)Daily procedures / routines

Being prepared! (Outcome up???)Language activitiesReflection journal– question #2

Lunch in the cafeteria

Bis eins!!!¡Hasta la una!À une heure!

WCL Tuesday,14 August PM Agenda

Focus on Learning---12:30-3:15Lesson Planning—Cause/effect theory Reflection Journal – question #1 Pacing and Alignment Guide (PAG) Standards / Outcomes Matching Outcomes w/ EOLAs Reflection journal – question #2 – complete/turn in

#http://A French 1 Lesson (8th grade) #12

A Cajun Folktale and Zydeco French I, grade 8: After preparing her students for

new vocabulary, Paris Granville retells a Cajun folktale while students act out the story. Students then create a story map to delve into the different story elements. Ms. Granville introduces zydeco

music and the instruments typically used to create it, such as the washboard, accordion, and spoons

We have a responsibility to teach students how to

achieve.Leadership Conference

We must find a way to get past the

“looks”, color, and

images to bring out

the bestin our students.

Participant Outcomes Wednesday, 15 August Session• Identify materials of

instruction and determine their importance in effective lesson planning.

• After listening to the panel discussion, list areas of strength and areas where you feel you need support.

WCL Wednesday, 15 AugustAM Agenda 9:10 – 10:10Opening Activity—Brain game Getting to know your Pacing Guides All About the Text

Single Textbook AdoptionTeacher created “hunt” for students

Year ‘round supporting workshops for new & non-tenured teachers.

WCL Wednesday, 15 AugustAM Agenda 10:15-11:30

CHAMPs in the WL Classroom Pat Klos /Betsy Fecher (10:15 – 11:15)

Reflection journal – question #1

Lunch in the cafeteria

Bis halb eins!!!¡Hasta las doce y media!

À midi et demi!

WCL Wednesday, 15 AugustPM Agenda 1:00 -2:30

Teacher Panel –teachers with 1 to 4 years experience share their classroom experiences.

Participants -- prepare questions Introductions/testimonials—

Elke Rogers, Charis Jones and Kate BenoitQuestion/Answer session to follow

Reflection journal — complete/turn in Orientation evaluation

Professional Development Opportunities

World and Classical Languages

• September 12Teach Them to Listen • October 10 Proofing the Assessments

(all teachers invited)• November 13 Effective Lesson Planning/Delivery• January 9 To be determined by you• February 6 Make it/Take it - Crofton Media Production

Center• March 5 Professional Development (all teachers invited) -

TBA

Wer bist du? Tina…Karl?

Ich bin

Frau

Swenson

Und….du?? Wer bist du?

Ich bin

Wolfgang…Wolfie

Whatever you do ….

Parlez en français!

¡Hablen en español!

Sprechen Sie auf Deutsch!

Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III President, UMBC

Watch your thoughts….they become your words.

Watch your words….the

y become your

actions.

Watch your actions….they become

your habits.

Watch your habits….the

y become your

character.

Watch your character….it becomes

your destiny.

When you want or need help…

Jennifer HernandezCoordinator, World Languages

410.222.5424l

Francie Middleton &Linda SwensonResource

410.222.5466

Ein Lied

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,In der Schule wird geschrieben,

In der Schule wird gelacht,Bis der Leher Pitch-Patsch macht!!!

Thank you, Katrina Griffin