Content-Based Language Instruction
and Curriculum Development

June 24–28, 2024
Synchronous* 1-week online summer institute

Instructor Cammarata
Laurent Cammarata

This institute has been specifically designed for foreign language teachers who want to familiarize themselves with and implement Content-Based Instruction (CBI) in the second language classroom.

During this institute, teachers will learn how to create CBI materials and tasks using varied academic and cultural content to enhance students' language proficiency and content learning. Participants will also learn how to expand their own existing curricula by familiarizing themselves with a framework for Integrating Content, Language, and Literacy (Cammarata, 2016) and utilizing theContent-Based Language Teaching with Technology (CoBaLTT)online resources.

Program Schedule (9am-4pm)
Day 1 Introduction to CBI
  • Defining Terms
  • CBI Core Principles
  • World Readiness Standardsand CBI
  • The Cultural Prism Framework
Day 2 CBI Curriculum Development—Part I
  • Focus on Inquiry
  • Text Types, Genres, and Text Structures
  • Identifying and Mining Authentic Texts
  • CBI Core Curriculum Components
Day 3 CBI Curriculum Development—Part II
  • CBI Lesson Planning in a Nutshell
  • Effective Planning Strategies for Balancing Language and Content
  • A Framework for Integrating Content, Language, and Literacy
Day 4 CBI Instructional Strategies
  • Scaffolding Instruction
  • Key Instructional Strategies for CBI
  • CoBaLTT Graphic Organizer Templates
Day 5 Assessment for CBI
  • Effective Assessment Strategies for CBI
  • Integrated Performance Assessment
  • Pulling It All Together

After this institute, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the key theoretical principles that underlie content-based instruction (CBI);

  • 了解相关问题的集成nguage, content, and literacy within the context of CBI curriculum development;

  • Describe how theWorld ReadinessStandardsrelate to CBI;

  • Identify well-adapted assessment strategies and tools for CBI; and

  • Develop plans for well-integrated language and content instructional modules by applying newly acquired CBI planning skills and strategies.

Instructor

Laurent Cammaratais a Professor in Education at the Faculté Saint-Jean, University of Alberta, Canada. His work focuses on the implementation of meaning-based approaches to curriculum design. His publications have appeared in well-respected scientific venues and have received many academic accolades such as the 2013 Paul Pimsleur Award for Research in Foreign Language Education. He is the editor of two volumes on the topic, and has been the co-editor-in-chief of theJournal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education(John Benjamins) since January 2019.

Target Audience
Middle school to postsecondary foreignlanguage teachers and teacher educators. The institute is not intended for ESL or dual language immersion teachers.

*IMPORTANT NOTES FOR THIS SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE INSTITUTE:

  • Book Purchase:The bookContent-Based Foreign Language Teaching: Curriculum and Pedagogy for Developing Advanced Thinking and Literacy Skillsis required for this online institute. The paperback version of the book (ISBN: 978-0415880169) is approximately $55 USD; the cost of an ebook version from Amazon is approximately $53 USD. You may also be able to request a copy from your school or university library.
  • This 1-week synchronous online institute will run from 9 am–4 pm (Central Time).The schedule includes many synchronous (real-time) presentations, group/partner work, and activities throughout the day. It also includes some off-screen time for independent work and a break for lunch each day.
  • You must be available to participate for the entire day Monday–Fridayas all activities build on each other.
  • Make sure you can meet thetech requirementsfor this institute.

Priority Teacher Professional Development Scholarship Program

Logo - PriorityThePriority Teacher Professional Development Scholarshipprogram is designed to promote equity and access to affordable professional development for world language educators who are currently teaching at a美军陆军nity College,Minority Serving Institution, orHistorically Black College/Universityin the United States and/or are currently teaching aLess Commonly Taught Languagein the United States. The program provides funding for selected teachers in these categories to attend a CARLA Summer Institute for no charge.

Learn more and apply on thePriority Teacher Professional Development Scholarshipwebsite.

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