Saturday's+Plenary+Session

//Post notes from the Saturday afternoon plenary session of the STARTALK 2009 Networking Meeting here.//

More coming soon!


 * Big Ideas re: STARTALK Research**

What research exists? How can we conduct research in STARTALK programs? What should we be able to say in 1-5 years?
 * SLA
 * Student learning
 * Heritage learners
 * Effective teaching


 * Action research training for K-12 teachers
 * Connections/partnerships between K-12/university/dissertation writers
 * Coordination of research to avoid duplication
 * Literature reviews on questions
 * Rules of the road re: STARTALK data
 * Topics on which we need information/research
 * **Advocacy/Public Relations -** Have we done any PR to publicize achievements of STARTALK? (Send press coverage to startalk [at] nflc [dot] org
 * **Articulation -** How can we connect STARTALK summer programs with existing curricular programs?
 * **Employment Opportunities** - Gather information re: places in which knowledge of a STARTALK language would be an asset
 * **Impact -** We know we make a difference in the short-term, but did we make a difference in the long-term --> need for longitudinal data collection
 * **Linguafolio -** Can we still continue using //Linguafolio//?
 * **Proficiency -** How are STARTALK summer programs affecting proficiency levels?
 * **Program Development -** What would it take to set up a quality STARTALK summer program in LCTLs in all 50 states
 * PD on the Culture of American schools
 * Teacher certification
 * Teaching experience