This document summarizes a field-based curriculum designed to teach English and culture to two gifted Chinese adolescent pianists attending the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. The one-year ESL Transition Program aimed to improve the students' English abilities, introduce them to U.S. culture, and prepare them for high school. Students participated in 19 field trips visiting 50 cultural and historic sites around Philadelphia to gain insight into the city and culture. The curriculum was tailored to the students' needs as musicians and focused on developing their language skills while not interfering with their musical studies.
Arts enhancement+ through musical productionwycheung
The document describes a musical production of Aladdin put on by students at the Hong Kong Institute of Education. It discusses how the production enhanced students' arts skills like singing, dancing, and acting in English while also developing their generic skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-confidence. It involved networking between different departments and bringing in professional artists. While challenging to coordinate, the musical provided opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, community engagement, and professional development. Going forward, the author suggests maximizing student creativity and finding cost-effective ways to continue such productions.
The document is an essay arguing for the importance of arts education in schools. It discusses both the academic and emotional benefits that students gain from participating in arts programs like music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The author provides evidence from studies showing that arts students are more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and participate in other school activities. The essay also shares the author's personal experience of how their involvement in a school music program helped them overcome shyness. It argues that cutting arts programs to save money is short-sighted and will be detrimental to students' development.
This document summarizes a study on the attitudes of students in English and vernacular medium secondary schools in India. 360 students from 9 schools participated in the study, with 180 from English medium schools and 180 from vernacular medium schools. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data on students' attitudes towards themselves, peers, and teachers. Results showed students from English medium schools had more positive attitudes towards themselves compared to vernacular medium students. Girls from English medium schools had the most positive attitudes, while girls from vernacular medium schools had the least positive. The study aims to understand how the medium of instruction impacts student attitudes.
This study examines how newly arrived immigrant and refugee children perceive and understand music learning activities at their school. Interviews were conducted with three students from different cultural backgrounds to understand their perspectives. The students demonstrated a clear understanding of the music lesson content and creative process. They emphasized the social and engaging aspects of music making. The most popular instruments were the bass xylophone and drums, likely due to their physicality and emotional expression. The students' perceptions of music learning were remarkably similar despite their diverse backgrounds, possibly because music lessens the stresses of cultural adaptation. This study provides insights into effectively eliciting perspectives from non-native English speaking children through creative interview techniques.
This study examines four instructional methods for teaching African American music in elementary schools: listening and visual activities, historical context, teaching musical concepts, and performance. The purpose is to define each method, compare their effectiveness, and explore student benefits. Resources include audio-visual materials on genres like blues and gospel. National standards support multicultural music education. The methodology involves observing one teacher use the four methods with four classes, and collecting data through interviews and documents.
This document summarizes a pilot project conducted by Black Hawk College to use American roots music to teach English literacy to immigrant and refugee students. A musician, Ellis Kell, conducted workshops over four sessions with about 70 students. He introduced them to blues music traditions and had them engage with songs. The instructor, Gail Grigg, supported the workshops with English language exercises before, during and after. She had students discuss their migration experiences, which were then incorporated into a student-created blues song. Both students and organizers found the project helped students engage with the local culture and express themselves in English. They hope to expand the project in the future.
This document provides information about the 2012 Fall Conference of the North Carolina English Teachers Association (NCETA). The conference will be held on September 28-29, 2012 at the UNC Charlotte City Center campus in Charlotte, NC. The conference will focus on the theme of "Co-Sponsoring Literacy Across the Curriculum" and feature keynote speakers Patricia Dunn and Joseph Bathanti discussing topics like multiple literacies and engaging poetry in the classroom. The document provides details on conference sessions, speakers, parking instructions, and NCETA as a professional organization.
Students take on the role of a member of the Sons or Daughters of Liberty and write a song, in the genre of their choice, to protest one or more of the British Acts or actions between 1763 and 1774 that eventually led to the American Revolution.
Arts enhancement+ through musical productionwycheung
The document describes a musical production of Aladdin put on by students at the Hong Kong Institute of Education. It discusses how the production enhanced students' arts skills like singing, dancing, and acting in English while also developing their generic skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-confidence. It involved networking between different departments and bringing in professional artists. While challenging to coordinate, the musical provided opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, community engagement, and professional development. Going forward, the author suggests maximizing student creativity and finding cost-effective ways to continue such productions.
The document is an essay arguing for the importance of arts education in schools. It discusses both the academic and emotional benefits that students gain from participating in arts programs like music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The author provides evidence from studies showing that arts students are more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and participate in other school activities. The essay also shares the author's personal experience of how their involvement in a school music program helped them overcome shyness. It argues that cutting arts programs to save money is short-sighted and will be detrimental to students' development.
This document summarizes a study on the attitudes of students in English and vernacular medium secondary schools in India. 360 students from 9 schools participated in the study, with 180 from English medium schools and 180 from vernacular medium schools. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data on students' attitudes towards themselves, peers, and teachers. Results showed students from English medium schools had more positive attitudes towards themselves compared to vernacular medium students. Girls from English medium schools had the most positive attitudes, while girls from vernacular medium schools had the least positive. The study aims to understand how the medium of instruction impacts student attitudes.
This study examines how newly arrived immigrant and refugee children perceive and understand music learning activities at their school. Interviews were conducted with three students from different cultural backgrounds to understand their perspectives. The students demonstrated a clear understanding of the music lesson content and creative process. They emphasized the social and engaging aspects of music making. The most popular instruments were the bass xylophone and drums, likely due to their physicality and emotional expression. The students' perceptions of music learning were remarkably similar despite their diverse backgrounds, possibly because music lessens the stresses of cultural adaptation. This study provides insights into effectively eliciting perspectives from non-native English speaking children through creative interview techniques.
This study examines four instructional methods for teaching African American music in elementary schools: listening and visual activities, historical context, teaching musical concepts, and performance. The purpose is to define each method, compare their effectiveness, and explore student benefits. Resources include audio-visual materials on genres like blues and gospel. National standards support multicultural music education. The methodology involves observing one teacher use the four methods with four classes, and collecting data through interviews and documents.
This document summarizes a pilot project conducted by Black Hawk College to use American roots music to teach English literacy to immigrant and refugee students. A musician, Ellis Kell, conducted workshops over four sessions with about 70 students. He introduced them to blues music traditions and had them engage with songs. The instructor, Gail Grigg, supported the workshops with English language exercises before, during and after. She had students discuss their migration experiences, which were then incorporated into a student-created blues song. Both students and organizers found the project helped students engage with the local culture and express themselves in English. They hope to expand the project in the future.
This document provides information about the 2012 Fall Conference of the North Carolina English Teachers Association (NCETA). The conference will be held on September 28-29, 2012 at the UNC Charlotte City Center campus in Charlotte, NC. The conference will focus on the theme of "Co-Sponsoring Literacy Across the Curriculum" and feature keynote speakers Patricia Dunn and Joseph Bathanti discussing topics like multiple literacies and engaging poetry in the classroom. The document provides details on conference sessions, speakers, parking instructions, and NCETA as a professional organization.
Students take on the role of a member of the Sons or Daughters of Liberty and write a song, in the genre of their choice, to protest one or more of the British Acts or actions between 1763 and 1774 that eventually led to the American Revolution.
Intersections of Literacy: How and Why Some High School English Teachers use ...Kathy Garland
This presentation is for the 2015 National Association of Media Literacy Education Conference. Here, I describe a small qualitative study of 28 high school English teachers of predominantly African American students. I provide these teachers' rationale for using popular culture with their students. Two examples are given, as well as next steps for professional development for teachers who seek 21st century literacy and media literacy education methods.
This document contains a list of 12 PowerPoint presentations about various topics relating to Canada, including its history, geography, political system, trade relationships, aboriginal peoples, Quebec, and transboundary water governance. The presentations were created for K12 students studying Canada and range from introductory overviews to more specialized topics.
This document provides an outline for a thesis exploring the impact of music education on youth development in South Africa. The introduction discusses the history of education in South Africa and establishes the problem statement around a lack of literature on music teaching in primary and middle school. The research aims to investigate the benefits students gain from learning music and how it relates to nation building. A literature review and case studies with music students are planned. The theoretical framework cites the current state of music education in South Africa and theories around the benefits of art education and its importance for youth development.
Music education provides numerous cognitive, social, and health benefits to students. Studies show that students who participate in music programs score higher on standardized tests, are more likely to be admitted to top colleges, and experience less test anxiety. Early childhood musical training is linked to enhanced brain development and improved literacy skills. While music education programs face budget cuts, research demonstrates the importance of sustained access to music in schools.
This document outlines a 5th grade social studies unit on geography of the United States. The 3-week unit will focus on using the five themes of geography to study the US, its regions, environment, and neighbors of Canada and Mexico. Students will learn key terms and complete various classroom activities and assessments involving map skills, regions, climate, natural resources, and comparisons of the US, Canada, and Mexico.
This document summarizes a case study on three Miskitu youth (Folky, Gianni, Dalia) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua and their perspectives on using social media and maintaining the Miskitu language. The study found that the youth are proud to speak Miskitu at home and maintain the language with their families. Gianni believes Miskitu classes should be taught entirely in Miskitu at schools. The youth also share Miskitu language videos, jokes and stories on Facebook that are not found on local TV channels, showing their support of Miskitu through new communication technologies.
This document outlines a lesson plan for a 4th grade class to learn about different ethnic holiday traditions. The class has 20 students total, including 2 Muslims, 3 Jewish children, and 2 African American children. As part of the two-day lesson, students will create manipulatives representing different ethnic holidays and sing associated songs. They will then present their manipulatives and share what they learned, and will be evaluated on their participation and knowledge gained.
The document provides background information on Jackson County, Georgia and Gum Springs Elementary School. It describes the curriculum focus on historical figures in American history and folktales. The collection review found that while the media center has many books on these topics, many are at too high a reading level. The proposed additions will enhance the first and second grade collections on historical figures and folktales, as well as update the biography section with current figures and introduce eBooks and audiobooks.
This interdisciplinary lit-kit contains four activities focused on cause-and-effect relationships related to saving the Earth and life in NYC. Activity 1 examines causes and effects of immigration using interviews. Activity 2 looks at causes and effects of living in Spanish Harlem during the Great Depression through a story. Activity 3 teaches recycling causes and effects through surveys and pamphlets. Activity 4 determines global warming causes and effects from two books and a video using a graphic organizer and newspaper article. The goal is to help fourth graders understand these critical relationships.
This document summarizes a proposed study that will compare levels of student engagement in an elementary music classroom between a traditional instructional method and a popular music pedagogy method. Approximately 60 fourth grade students will be assigned to a control group receiving traditional lessons or an experimental group receiving lessons incorporating popular music, technology, and independent learning. Student engagement will be measured before and after using a device, and focus groups will provide qualitative data. It is predicted that the popular music pedagogy method will yield higher engagement levels based on literature showing students' musical interests lie in popular music and autonomy of choice increases enjoyment. The purpose is to explore solutions for declining student engagement in elementary music education.
2011 language and learning in the international universitymaxyfelix
This document provides information about a book titled "Language and Learning in the International University". It is part of the "Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education" series edited by Michael Byram and Alison Phipps. The book contains chapters addressing topics such as the relationship between language teaching and student learning, perceptions of identity among international students, academic writing standards across Europe, and East-West interactions at international universities. It examines issues related to using English as the lingua franca for higher education from perspectives of diversity, hybridity, and intercultural communication.
This document summarizes a research study exploring how linguistic and intercultural contact with English-speaking tourists affects the motivation of students at the Universidad Tecnologica de la Riviera Maya to learn English. The study aims to identify motivational factors for English language learning and determine if contact with tourists relates to academic progress in English. It hypothesizes that students in Playa del Carmen, which sees a lot of tourism, will have high motivation for English due to linguistic and cultural contact. The theoretical frameworks draw from Allport's contact hypothesis and Gardner's socio-educational model of second language acquisition.
List of sites about the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau
Headings: Purpose, Demographics, Curriculum, Reference Sites - Government, Encyclopedias, Museums & Cultural Centers, Languages, Tourism Services, Oceans, News Services, Reports, Other
The document discusses the history of the United States by dividing it into four main time periods based on distinctive characteristics: 1607-1763 Colonization, 1850-1877 Civil War & Reconstruction, 1914-1945 World Wars, and 1945-Present Contemporary America. It summarizes some of the key characteristics of each period, including clothing, transportation, architecture, music and electricity use. It also discusses how education has changed over time in the US from early colonial schools to modern public education systems and policies.
The document outlines an activity where students will analyze sample songs from the Library and Archives Canada's Sheet Music from Canada's Past website by examining the historical context and comparing it to modern times in Canada. Students will then work in groups to compose their own song lyrics on the same theme. The activity aims to help students understand aspects of historical music and elements of Canadian identity through group discussion and creative work.
This five day unit on Native Americans for 4th grade includes lessons and activities to teach students about Native American culture and history. In the first lesson, students listen to a story and complete Venn diagrams and charts comparing Native American and modern life. The second lesson has students learn about Native American drums and create their own. In the third lesson, students research Native artifacts online and use a computer program to draw them. The fourth lesson has students watch a video clip and write a script describing the scene. The final lesson involves students watching a YouTube video about Native American children and answering questions.
The collection of materials about Native Americans at East Jackson Elementary School is currently small and undeveloped. It consists only of a few print books that are dispersed throughout the media center and do not stimulate student interest. An evaluation found that fiction and non-fiction book numbers need to be increased to provide a greater range of topics, styles, and subjects. Interactive materials such as audio CDs, video DVDs, and ebooks also need to be added to supplement the print materials. A budget of $3,993.56 has been proposed to improve the collection.
The Federal Music Project featured ethnic music groups to both celebrate ethnic cultures and promote assimilation into broader American culture. While ethnic music was highlighted, the programs were organized by the American government through the WPA and often performed in schools and hospitals, establishing American institutions as the prominent host. Critics questioned how committed New Deal programs like the WPA were to promoting American values, leading it to emphasize assimilation and the American way of life through English classes and portrayals of immigrant success stories.
The document provides information about an arts in education grant at the University of South Alabama. It lists the grant directors and their contact information. It notes that the grant is funded in part by a federal grant under the No Child Left Behind Act, with 53% of funding coming from federal sources and 47% from non-federal sources. The opinions and findings expressed do not necessarily reflect the policies of the funding agencies. It then provides brief biographies of two of the grant directors, Paige Vitulli and Susan Santoli, including their roles and research interests.
This document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the key stage standards, grade level standards, and learning competencies for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based, with the goal of nurturing students' artistic expression, cultural literacy, and pride in Philippine cultural identity. Learning occurs through active experiences like singing, playing instruments, movement, and creating music.
This document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the key stage standards, grade level standards, and learning competencies for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based, with the goal of nurturing students' artistic expression, cultural literacy, and pride in Philippine cultural identity. Learning occurs through active participation in musical processes like performing, creating, listening, and responding.
Intersections of Literacy: How and Why Some High School English Teachers use ...Kathy Garland
This presentation is for the 2015 National Association of Media Literacy Education Conference. Here, I describe a small qualitative study of 28 high school English teachers of predominantly African American students. I provide these teachers' rationale for using popular culture with their students. Two examples are given, as well as next steps for professional development for teachers who seek 21st century literacy and media literacy education methods.
This document contains a list of 12 PowerPoint presentations about various topics relating to Canada, including its history, geography, political system, trade relationships, aboriginal peoples, Quebec, and transboundary water governance. The presentations were created for K12 students studying Canada and range from introductory overviews to more specialized topics.
This document provides an outline for a thesis exploring the impact of music education on youth development in South Africa. The introduction discusses the history of education in South Africa and establishes the problem statement around a lack of literature on music teaching in primary and middle school. The research aims to investigate the benefits students gain from learning music and how it relates to nation building. A literature review and case studies with music students are planned. The theoretical framework cites the current state of music education in South Africa and theories around the benefits of art education and its importance for youth development.
Music education provides numerous cognitive, social, and health benefits to students. Studies show that students who participate in music programs score higher on standardized tests, are more likely to be admitted to top colleges, and experience less test anxiety. Early childhood musical training is linked to enhanced brain development and improved literacy skills. While music education programs face budget cuts, research demonstrates the importance of sustained access to music in schools.
This document outlines a 5th grade social studies unit on geography of the United States. The 3-week unit will focus on using the five themes of geography to study the US, its regions, environment, and neighbors of Canada and Mexico. Students will learn key terms and complete various classroom activities and assessments involving map skills, regions, climate, natural resources, and comparisons of the US, Canada, and Mexico.
This document summarizes a case study on three Miskitu youth (Folky, Gianni, Dalia) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua and their perspectives on using social media and maintaining the Miskitu language. The study found that the youth are proud to speak Miskitu at home and maintain the language with their families. Gianni believes Miskitu classes should be taught entirely in Miskitu at schools. The youth also share Miskitu language videos, jokes and stories on Facebook that are not found on local TV channels, showing their support of Miskitu through new communication technologies.
This document outlines a lesson plan for a 4th grade class to learn about different ethnic holiday traditions. The class has 20 students total, including 2 Muslims, 3 Jewish children, and 2 African American children. As part of the two-day lesson, students will create manipulatives representing different ethnic holidays and sing associated songs. They will then present their manipulatives and share what they learned, and will be evaluated on their participation and knowledge gained.
The document provides background information on Jackson County, Georgia and Gum Springs Elementary School. It describes the curriculum focus on historical figures in American history and folktales. The collection review found that while the media center has many books on these topics, many are at too high a reading level. The proposed additions will enhance the first and second grade collections on historical figures and folktales, as well as update the biography section with current figures and introduce eBooks and audiobooks.
This interdisciplinary lit-kit contains four activities focused on cause-and-effect relationships related to saving the Earth and life in NYC. Activity 1 examines causes and effects of immigration using interviews. Activity 2 looks at causes and effects of living in Spanish Harlem during the Great Depression through a story. Activity 3 teaches recycling causes and effects through surveys and pamphlets. Activity 4 determines global warming causes and effects from two books and a video using a graphic organizer and newspaper article. The goal is to help fourth graders understand these critical relationships.
This document summarizes a proposed study that will compare levels of student engagement in an elementary music classroom between a traditional instructional method and a popular music pedagogy method. Approximately 60 fourth grade students will be assigned to a control group receiving traditional lessons or an experimental group receiving lessons incorporating popular music, technology, and independent learning. Student engagement will be measured before and after using a device, and focus groups will provide qualitative data. It is predicted that the popular music pedagogy method will yield higher engagement levels based on literature showing students' musical interests lie in popular music and autonomy of choice increases enjoyment. The purpose is to explore solutions for declining student engagement in elementary music education.
2011 language and learning in the international universitymaxyfelix
This document provides information about a book titled "Language and Learning in the International University". It is part of the "Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education" series edited by Michael Byram and Alison Phipps. The book contains chapters addressing topics such as the relationship between language teaching and student learning, perceptions of identity among international students, academic writing standards across Europe, and East-West interactions at international universities. It examines issues related to using English as the lingua franca for higher education from perspectives of diversity, hybridity, and intercultural communication.
This document summarizes a research study exploring how linguistic and intercultural contact with English-speaking tourists affects the motivation of students at the Universidad Tecnologica de la Riviera Maya to learn English. The study aims to identify motivational factors for English language learning and determine if contact with tourists relates to academic progress in English. It hypothesizes that students in Playa del Carmen, which sees a lot of tourism, will have high motivation for English due to linguistic and cultural contact. The theoretical frameworks draw from Allport's contact hypothesis and Gardner's socio-educational model of second language acquisition.
List of sites about the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau
Headings: Purpose, Demographics, Curriculum, Reference Sites - Government, Encyclopedias, Museums & Cultural Centers, Languages, Tourism Services, Oceans, News Services, Reports, Other
The document discusses the history of the United States by dividing it into four main time periods based on distinctive characteristics: 1607-1763 Colonization, 1850-1877 Civil War & Reconstruction, 1914-1945 World Wars, and 1945-Present Contemporary America. It summarizes some of the key characteristics of each period, including clothing, transportation, architecture, music and electricity use. It also discusses how education has changed over time in the US from early colonial schools to modern public education systems and policies.
The document outlines an activity where students will analyze sample songs from the Library and Archives Canada's Sheet Music from Canada's Past website by examining the historical context and comparing it to modern times in Canada. Students will then work in groups to compose their own song lyrics on the same theme. The activity aims to help students understand aspects of historical music and elements of Canadian identity through group discussion and creative work.
This five day unit on Native Americans for 4th grade includes lessons and activities to teach students about Native American culture and history. In the first lesson, students listen to a story and complete Venn diagrams and charts comparing Native American and modern life. The second lesson has students learn about Native American drums and create their own. In the third lesson, students research Native artifacts online and use a computer program to draw them. The fourth lesson has students watch a video clip and write a script describing the scene. The final lesson involves students watching a YouTube video about Native American children and answering questions.
The collection of materials about Native Americans at East Jackson Elementary School is currently small and undeveloped. It consists only of a few print books that are dispersed throughout the media center and do not stimulate student interest. An evaluation found that fiction and non-fiction book numbers need to be increased to provide a greater range of topics, styles, and subjects. Interactive materials such as audio CDs, video DVDs, and ebooks also need to be added to supplement the print materials. A budget of $3,993.56 has been proposed to improve the collection.
The Federal Music Project featured ethnic music groups to both celebrate ethnic cultures and promote assimilation into broader American culture. While ethnic music was highlighted, the programs were organized by the American government through the WPA and often performed in schools and hospitals, establishing American institutions as the prominent host. Critics questioned how committed New Deal programs like the WPA were to promoting American values, leading it to emphasize assimilation and the American way of life through English classes and portrayals of immigrant success stories.
The document provides information about an arts in education grant at the University of South Alabama. It lists the grant directors and their contact information. It notes that the grant is funded in part by a federal grant under the No Child Left Behind Act, with 53% of funding coming from federal sources and 47% from non-federal sources. The opinions and findings expressed do not necessarily reflect the policies of the funding agencies. It then provides brief biographies of two of the grant directors, Paige Vitulli and Susan Santoli, including their roles and research interests.
This document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the key stage standards, grade level standards, and learning competencies for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based, with the goal of nurturing students' artistic expression, cultural literacy, and pride in Philippine cultural identity. Learning occurs through active experiences like singing, playing instruments, movement, and creating music.
This document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the key stage standards, grade level standards, and learning competencies for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based, with the goal of nurturing students' artistic expression, cultural literacy, and pride in Philippine cultural identity. Learning occurs through active participation in musical processes like performing, creating, listening, and responding.
This document outlines the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It presents the conceptual framework, philosophy, and rationale for music education in the Philippines. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based, using a spiral progression of concepts and skills. It aims to empower students' cultural identity and appreciation of music through active learning, performance, and developing listening, analyzing, composing and creative skills.
This document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in May 2016. It outlines the key stage standards, grade level standards, and learning competencies for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based, with the goal of nurturing students' artistic expression, cultural literacy, and pride in Philippine cultural identity. Learning occurs through active experiences like singing, playing instruments, movement, and creating music.
The document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in December 2013. It lays out the conceptual framework, philosophy, standards, learning competencies, and curriculum for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based to empower students to develop their cultural identity and understand the world through active participation in music. It covers elements of music like rhythm, melody, harmony, form, timbre, dynamics, tempo, and texture and incorporates a spiral approach where concepts are revisited at increasing levels of complexity.
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Music Curriculum Guide Grades 1-10 December 2013.pdfAlnairCawigan
The document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in December 2013. It lays out the conceptual framework, philosophy, standards, learning competencies, and curriculum for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based to empower students to develop their cultural identity and understand the world through actively engaging with and performing music. It covers musical elements like rhythm, melody, form, timbre, dynamics, tempo, and texture and aims to nurture students' artistic expression and cultural literacy.
The document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide published by the Department of Education of the Philippines in December 2013. It lays out the conceptual framework, philosophy, standards, learning competencies, and curriculum for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered and performance-based to empower students to develop their cultural identity and understanding of the world through actively engaging with and participating in music. It covers musical elements like rhythm, melody, form, timbre, dynamics, tempo, and texture and is organized in a spiral progression with increasing complexity from year to year.
Music curriculum guide grades 1 10 december 2013Arneyo
The document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide from the Department of Education of the Philippines from December 2013. It lays out the conceptual framework, philosophy, standards, and curriculum for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The framework is student-centered and based on developing skills and cultural literacy through performance-based learning. The curriculum covers musical elements, processes, and content that increases in complexity by grade level, focusing on developing appreciation and skills through performing, creating, listening, and responding to music.
Music curriculum guide grades 1 10 december 2013Marc Gamil
The document is the K to 12 Music Curriculum Guide from the Department of Education of the Philippines from December 2013. It lays out the conceptual framework, philosophy, standards, and curriculum for music education from Kindergarten to Grade 10. The framework is student-centered and based on developing skills and cultural literacy through performance-based learning. The curriculum covers musical elements, processes, and content that increases in complexity by grade level, focusing on developing appreciation and skills in performing, creating, listening, and responding to music.
Music curriculum guide grades 1 10 december 2013S Marley
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This document summarizes a research project that used ethnomusicology to develop cultural integration curricula for two newcomer classes in Edmonton schools. The researcher conducted observations, interviews, and collaborated with teachers to design class-specific programs. One class focused on cultural empowerment through student-led music and dance exchanges with parents. The other emphasized intercultural dialogue through peer teaching of musical traditions. Preliminary results suggest ethnomusicology can help students critically examine identities, cultural stereotypes, and negotiate power dynamics in multicultural classrooms.
Communicative language teaching must be intercultural. Cross-cultural
communication is not new: as long as people from different cultures have been
encountering one another there has been cross-cultural communication. Nowadays,
however, the growing globalisation of the world’s economic markets, increased
travel opportunities and better communication facilities have created a situation
in which people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds need to
communicate with each other more often than ever. Although communication
across cultures has become very important in our age, only a few English teachers are aware of the fact that their task is not only to teach English, but they also have to increase their students’ cross-curricular awareness. The teachers of English as a
foreign language have to teach language with a strong wish of education
changing their students’ attitude towards different cultures and different nations.
The document provides an overview of the Grade 10 Music curriculum guide from the Department of Education of the Philippines. It outlines the conceptual framework, philosophy, and rationale of music education. It also includes standards and competencies, as well as content and learning materials for the first and second quarters, focusing on 20th century music styles, Afro-Latin and popular music.
This unit has been designed for year 4/5 students to introduce them to Australian folk music through activities exploring music, dance, drama, visual art and media. Students will learn about the history and cultural importance of Australian folk music and gain an understanding of indigenous music. They will learn folk songs, dances, create artworks, and participate in drama activities. The unit aims to develop students' creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding while meeting objectives across the arts, history and literacy areas of the Australian curriculum.
This document summarizes the evolution of music education in US schools over the 20th century as the country became more multiculturally diverse. It describes how music education shifted from focusing on a single American culture to incorporating ethnic studies. Major events like civil rights movements and conferences in the 1960s pushed for more culturally inclusive curricula. However, the document notes that as of 1994, multicultural music education still lacked clear definitions and assessments of different approaches. Overall progress was made but gaps remained in properly representing various cultures in US classrooms.
The document discusses non-traditional types of English lessons used at the final assessment and generalization stages. It describes several types of lessons including quiz games, press conferences, and musical performances that make the lessons more engaging for students. The goal is to creatively assess what students have learned and help them develop their speaking skills in a relaxed environment. Computer technologies are used to supplement but not replace interactive lessons led by teachers.
«English Language Teaching, A Project for Greece», IVLP program, March 27 ‑ April 4, 2017»
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A field based curriculum designed to teach english and culture to musically gifted english as second language students
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A Field-Based Curriculum Designed to Teach English and
Culture to Musically Gifted English as Second Language Students
Joanna Labov
Curtis Institute of Music, 204 N. 35th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
E-mail of the corresponding author: jolabov@gmail.com
Abstract
An innovative, student-centered, field-based program was created to teach ESL and culture to gifted Chinese
adolescent music conservatory students. This ESL Transition Program which is a one year program was
designed to improve the students’ English abilities, introduce them to U.S. culture and create a smooth transition
to high school. This program accelerated the students’ acculturation to the U.S. while improving their English.
The students were taken on an extensive number of field trips (19) where they visited 50 sites of interest in
Philadelphia. They received an insider’s view of the city, its cultural institutions and its culture. As pre-high
school students, they studied secondary school level subjects to prepare them for high school. These students
who usually devote a large portion of their time practicing their instrument and studying music received a wellrounded education that did not interfere with their musical studies.
Keywords: field-based curriculum, curriculum, ESL, culture
1. Introduction
Most people do not have the privilege of creating a curriculum to teach ESL and culture to musically gifted
students in an ideal learning situation. However, I was given the opportunity to create a curriculum for teaching
English and culture to two gifted Chinese adolescent pianists at the Curtis Institute of Music. Curtis is a
prestigious world-known music conservatory located in Philadelphia. As described in US Airways Magazine
(2013) “The intimate Curtis Institute of Music, with an international student body of 160, a faculty of 90 worldclass musicians, offers more than 100 recitals each year. On any given night the performers who range in age
from 12 to 28, may include the next Hilary Hahn or Lang Lang-both are among the conservatory’s long list of
distinguished alumni. It’s an accepted fact that tomorrow’s musical legends are studying within these walls
today.” p. 98
The students whom I taught at Curtis can be characterized as prodigies as a result of having been admitted to
Curtis. The term prodigy is defined as a person, especially a young one, who is endowed with exceptional
abilities. According to Curtis president Roberto Diaz “They come in young and gifted. They leave us ready to
take music to every corner of the world” (US Airways Magazine 2013, p.99). One view of the concept of
giftedness as proposed by Renzulli (2007) is the interaction of these three characteristics: 1) above average
ability 2) high creative ability and 3) high task commitment.
These exceptionally talented music students are the elite of the most accomplished music students because Curtis
is the most selective music conservatory in the United States. In Fall 2011, only 3.2% of the applicants to Curtis
were accepted (US News and World Report 2013). It is more difficult to become accepted to Curtis than
Harvard or Yale (6.0% and 7.7% respectively) (The New York Times, 2013). These very talented students will
become professional musicians after they graduate from the music conservatory.
One might think that music students do not need to express themselves clearly in English because they can let
music express their thoughts for them. However, ESL music students who will become professional musicians
do need to learn how to express themselves clearly in English. Jonathan Coopersmith, Chair of the Curtis
Musical Studies Program, told the Curtis students at the Fall 2012 convocation that it was not enough to become
professional musicians. They need to be able to say something about the music they perform. Musicians often
discuss the pieces they perform in pre and post concert conversations and answer questions posed by audience
members.
The creation of a specialized curriculum to address the needs of these newcomers to the United States can be
challenging because of their high motivation to improve their English, to learn about Philadelphia and complete
activities relevant to their future lives as musicians. Since there exists no field trip-based curriculum designed to
teach musically gifted ESL adolescents, I decided to create the needed curriculum. A survey that I conducted of
10 music conservatories in the United States revealed that Curtis is unique in its offering of an ESL Transition
Program. Although studies have been conducted about the teaching of ESL to gifted students (Vu & Vu 2012;
Bermudez et al., 1991) no research studies have been conducted about curricula used to teach ESL and culture to
musically gifted ESL students. Therefore, I decided to create a curriculum that was uniquely based on a field-trip
curriculum to teach ESL and culture to this specific population. Field trips have been shown to be a successful
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component of ESL curricula as used by ESL professionals (Fu, 2003; Numrich, 1996; Montgomery & Eisenstein,
1985).
There are specific issues to consider in planning a course designed to teach ESL and culture to gifted music
conservatory students. Curricula need to be created to teach ESL and culture to this population of students which
address their specific needs as music students. For example, students need to improve their listening skills in
English so that they can understand their music theory classes. Students also need to understand the subtleties of
U.S. culture. For example, my students were not aware of the custom used in the United States of sending food
back in a restaurant which is not cooked to their satisfaction. This practice is reflected in the saying “The
customer is always right.” My students did not understand the tipping custom and the practice of leaving money
on the table in a restaurant surprised them.
Curtis initiated the creation of the Program designed to improve two gifted adolescent Chinese music students’
English abilities and introduce them to United States culture. I designed the curricula for both semesters and
taught the first ESL Transition Program courses in 2012-2013. I was given the freedom to create curricula that
would spark the interest of the students and engage them in the classes. This was an opportunity to create
curricula that would be based on the student’s academic needs, interests and desires. The course was designed to
improve the abilities of the students to express themselves clearly and comprehend spoken English. Additional
goals were to improve the students’ abilities to read and write English. Other goals were to improve students’
understanding of United States culture and promote their cultural adjustment to the American classroom, to
Philadelphia and life in the United States.
The students participated in numerous field trips to places of cultural and historic interest. They wrote essays
about topics such as the importance of music and their instruments, becoming a music conservatory student, their
cultural identity, self-identity and their identity as musicians. The Program curriculum is field-trip based and
needs specific.
This article will examine the Program’s goals, its curricula, the methodology used to teach the course and the
students’ progress in order to provide an understanding of the success of the Program.
2. The ESL Transition Program
Students enrolled at Curtis are accepted based solely upon their musical abilities and skills. Although Curtis
already offered ESL courses to international students who need to improve their English, the conservatory
recognized the need for additional support for pre-high school students to insure a smooth transition to high
school. Thus, it acknowledged the importance of improving a selected number of its international students’
abilities to speak, comprehend, read and write English. Curtis understood the need for these students who have a
heavy practice schedule to have a well rounded education.
The Program which began in the academic year 2012-2103 consists of two-semester non-credit courses. Program
students took concurrently an ESL basic skills class daily prior to class. The ESL class was taught traditionally
with the use of grammar-translation methodology, exams as well as conversation.
The goals of the Program are threefold: 1) to enable the students to feel more confident in their ability to express
themselves in English 2) to learn about the many artistic, cultural and historic resources that Philadelphia offers
and 3) to be prepared to enter high school. The Fall course was designed to improve the students’ conversation
skills and knowledge of American culture. The Spring course was designed to prepare the students academically
to transition to high school.
3. Description of Students
Who are these students? I will refer to them as the pseudonyms they selected themselves: Yanruo and Yunyi.
Yanruo and Yunyi began studying the piano when they were five years old. Yanruo was born in Yantai which is
a city located in the Shandong Province of China. Yunyi was born in Shenzhen which is in the Guangdong
Province of China. Yanruo and Yunyi completed 8th and 7th grades respectively in China. Yanruo and Yunyi
began studying at Curtis when they were 14 and 13 years old respectively. Both students are very intelligent,
highly motivated, and diligent. They were excited about learning, which proved to be an important asset for them
during the academic year. Yanruo described herself as an optimistic girl whereas Laurie considers herself to be
easy going, hardworking and modest.
Yanruo wrote the following in her first homework assignment entitled Who Am I? (first draft): “Hi guys, I’m a
Chinese girl, my name is Yanruo and I’m 15 years old, come from Beijing that big city. I’m a really optimistic
girl, so please let us to be a good friends. Thank you. Piano is my major, I had been studied piano when I was
only 5. Now, I’m a pianist at Curtis Institute of Music, here is the best music school in the world. So I’m a lucky
girl I can study in here. Classical music is my favorite music, because I love Beethoven, Chopin, Haydn…too
much. As a Curtis student, it means I’ll have many opportunities to be a great pianist, musicians. It’s my dream,
I’m always strive for this dream. I’m sure, one day, my dream will comes true. That is me.”
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Yunyi described herself in her first draft of the homework assignment as: “Hi! This is Yunyi who is a thirteen
years girl from China! To be frank, I’m very pretty! I am 165 centimeters tall. I have big eyes, black hair and two
big hand. Sometimes, I don’t want to talk, I could use the piano to tell you what is my feeling and mood.
Certainly, I love music. Music is the indispensible (part, thing) in my life. I’ve studied piano for 8 years. I have
known Curtis is the most wonderful school in the World since I was a small kid. I can study in Curtis was a
dream. But now, I’ve accomplished the dream. I need to study harde (sic) on English and piano! This just me! A
thirteen years old girl from China.”
I attended many of the student recitals that Yanruo and Yunyi gave at Curtis where they performed virtuoso
compositions such as Beethoven’s Sonata No. 18 in E-flat major, Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op.
31, Mendelssohn’s Allegro brillante in A major, Op. 92, Paginini’s Variations on a Theme Op. 31 and
Schuman’s Carnaval, Op-9. Both students have traveled internationally and won first prizes in international
competitions. The students will probably study at Curtis for eight years. Therefore, it was important that they
become acquainted with Philadelphia and how to get around the city.
The students took the TOEFL Jr exam during the first week of the Fall 2012 semester. The TOEFL Jr which is
given in a paper-based format to middle school aged students consists of three exams: 1) Listening
Comprehension 2) Language Form and Meaning and 3) Listening. Both students earned a total score of 710 pts.
The highest combined score possible of the three TOEFL Jr exams is 900 and the lowest score possible is 600.
The students had similar scores for the Listening Comprehension, Language Form and Meaning and Reading
Comprehension exams. The highest score possible for each of the three tests is 200 to 300 pts. Yanruo scored
250 on the Reading Comprehension exam, 240 on the Language Form and Meaning exam, and 220 on the
listening Comprehension exam. Yunyi scored 245 on the reading comprehension exam, 235 on the Language
Form and Meaning exam, and 230 on the Listening exam. Both students scored the lowest points on the
Listening exam which is why they wanted to focus on improving their listening skills during the class. (See this
website for the test design http://www.ets.org/toefl_junior/content)
Yanrou and Yunyi were extremely curious, learned quickly and applied learned knowledge easily to new
contexts. According to Helen Lancaster (2003), of the Thai National Center for the Gifted, these two
characteristics which are aligned with young gifted children are typical behaviors and characteristics associated
with musically gifted children.
4. Curriculum
A highly flexible curriculum and schedule were created to benefit the students’ busy schedules. They learned the
idiomatic expression “In the spirit of flexibility” which I used at various times when the situation called for
flexibility. This was a highly individualized course as a result of its small size.
The Program courses are non-credit, non-graded classes that are offered as pass-no pass. The students were
required to attend class every day because the classes satisfied their visa status as full time students. The
requirements for both courses were: 1) attendance 2) participation 3) field trips 4) completion of journal
assignments and 5) completion of homework assignments. The students went on 19 field trips during the
academic year 2012-2013. They saw 50 sites of interest of Philadelphia during the field trips. There were six
types of field trips: 1) music related 2) museums 3) sculptures 4) Philadelphia sites 5) supermarket/food markets
and 6) shops. The students wrote journals after each field trip about their experiences.
I was able to take advantage of Curtis’ reputation to supplement our field trips with private tours to give the
students a deeper understanding of the sites that we visited. The students went on five private tours that I set up
by contacting the institutions before we visited them. Every institution responded positively by providing a
private tour for us in order to give us additional insight about what we were seeing. There is no doubt that the
reputation of Curtis opened many doors for us. We were given private tours of the two concert halls inside the
Kimmel Center (the Verizon Hall and Perelman Theater) and were allowed to walk on the stage of the Academy
of Music when no concert was taking place. The students received an insider’s view of the city by going on the
private tours provided by the institutions as well as field trips conducted by me, a native Philadelphian.
Yanruo wrote in her journal (second draft) about our field trip to the Kimmel Center: “At the end, we went to the
Academy of Music, which is very historic and also very brilliant. We went to the stage, which is very large, and I
can imagine that one day, if I can play a recital there or Verizon Hall, it will be very exciting! I’m expecting it
and striving it make this happen. This is my wonderful third field trip!”
Yunyi described the same trip in her journal (first draft): “Then we went to the Verizon Hall which is the largest
concert hall! We followed behind a lady. She showed us the wonderful hall! There are 2500 seats there! I love it
so much! And she told us there one hundred doors in the hall. They can be moved that depends on the kinds of
performance. Also, we could not hear the noise from subway. It is so good for listening!! And the shape for the
hall just likes a cello. We went to the stage in the Academy of Music, and Yanruo took some photographs. I saw
many boxes of seats there. Just like the Scala Music Hall in Italy. I love both concert halls! I felt that I know
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more and more and Philadelphia and U.S. culture.”
Yanruo wrote in her journal (first draft) about the field trip to Macy’s: “When we finished our lunch, we went to
the Macy’s to listened to the Organ concert which is wonderful and fabulous. When we entered the Macy’s,
there is a receptionist asked me whether I had an appointment. I said yes, and she took us to the up stairs then we
saw that wonderful Organ which is shinning with gold. We viewed the Organ and said hi to the Organist. The
Organ is very historic and brilliant, also the sound quality is pretty good. Our seventh field trip was finished with
wonderful!”
Yunyi described in her journal (first draft) the field trip to Macy’s: “It was great! I was so glad that I could see
many things in the same day! I am so lucky!”
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ballerinas. The students’ motivation to continue improving their English is shown by their request for summer
reading.
5. Survey: Sites Visited and Movies Seen by Philadelphians
I conducted a survey in order to form a comparison between the number of sites visited by the students and
Philadelphians. It was hypothesized that the students would have a broader knowledge of Philadelphia than
people who live in Philadelphia because of the extensive number of sites that they visited during 2012-2103. The
survey included a large number of sites in the downtown area of Philadelphia because many of these are located
downtown. In addition, several shops and coffee shops were introduced to the students because they resided
downtown and could make use of them on a daily basis. The survey also contained the movies shown to the
students in class.
The criteria for participation in the survey were current residence in Philadelphia and residence in the city for at
least two years at the time of the study. A total of 65 people participated in the study that included 48 females
and 17 males. The participants have lived in Philadelphia on an average of 26 years with a range of 66 to 2 years
(a standard deviation of 17). The 65 participants of the survey represent 22 neighborhoods of Philadelphia.
The survey directions told the participants to write a check before any site on the survey form that they had been
to at least once or movie that they had seen at least once. There were seven types of sites in the survey: 1) music
related 2) museums 3) sculptures 4) Philadelphia sites 5) supermarkets/food markets 6) shops/stores and 7)
coffee shops. These sites consisted of 50 items in the survey. There were nine movies listed in the survey that the
students had seen in class.
Table 1 presents the average number of sites that the 65 survey participants had visited at least once. The total
number of sites that the students had visited was 50 sites. The table also presents the average number of movies
that the survey participants had seen.
Table 1. The Number of Sites Visited and Movies Seen by the Philadelphians Surveyed
N=65
Mean
SD
Sites Visited
32
7.2
Movies Seen
4
1.5
It was found that none of the people surveyed had visited all of the sites that the students had visited nor had
seen all of the movies shown to the students in class. The findings of the survey show that the students were
exposed to a broader number of sites in Philadelphia than the Philadelphians who participated in the study. It was
also found that not all of the movies shown to the students in class had been seen by the participants surveyed.
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Figure 1 illustrates the percentage of times that the 65 survey participants had visited the 50 sites in Philadelphia
survey
which the students visited during the year
year-long course.
N=65
Figure 1. The Number of Sites Visited by the Philadelphians Surveyed
Figure 1 shows that only 14 sites were seen by 85% of the participants of the survey. One can also see that 35
sites were seen by only 50% of the survey participants. None of the sites were visited by all of the survey
participants. The largest number of sites visited by the participants was 45 sites.
6. Students’ Progress
Although no exams were used in the class the students’ progress was seen through their journals, homework
assignments and use of the vocabulary that were taught in class. A process approach was used in the class
approach
regarding the students’ journals and homework assignments. As stated earlier, the students took the TOEFL Jr.
exam in the first week of the course. The TOEFL Jr. is offered every two years which meant that students could
not retake it at the end of the academic semester. No formal assessments were used in the class.
take
Below are the students’ evaluations for the Fall and Spring semester courses:
Fall 2012
Yanruo: “In this semester I learned lot such as American history, Philadelphia culture, writing, vocabulary and
Philadelphia
TOEFL preparation etc.”
Yunyi: “I think that I have learned a lot in this class such as American culture, Philadelphia history, Specials in
Philadelphia, Vocabulary, Grammar, Field Trips, Idiomatic expressions etc. I have known Philadelphia more and
more and my English is getting better and better.”
Spring 2013
Yanruo: “I have learned more academy (sic) courses in this semester including Social Studies, Science and a lot
of TOEFL Listening and reading which were very helpful. In addition, we learned some American Culture as
well.”
Yunyi: (sent from China)
“I have learned a lot from our ESL (advanced English class) in this semester. I did enjoyed the Listening
exercises and pop culture very much. Not only these, but lots of vocabulary!! It is extremely important for us to
lots
be able to interact with people in English. I also appreciate the movies which opened our eyes and expanded our
horizon. It was a very nice and cutting edge way to learn a language. I have been wanting to say THANK YOU
cutting-edge
SO MUCH for all you have done for us!”
The students’ progress in their writing abilities in English is evident when one compares their evaluations with
their first homework assignments.
7. Conclusion
The Program provides an unusual opportunity to learn about the type of curriculum that can be created based
solely on students’ academic needs, interests and desires. I was given the freedom to create a two
two-course
curriculum that addressed the students’ academic needs, interests and desires. The result was a highly engaged
desires.
class in which the students increased their English abilities and learned about Philadelphia. The conditions for
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teaching and learning were ideal in the academic year 2012-2013 due to the small class size, use of extensive
field trips, other interactive activities and the high motivation level of the students. The Program provides an
important contribution to the types of curricula available to the field of ESL instruction. It accelerated the
students’ acculturation to the United States by giving them an insider’s view of the city, its cultural institutions
and its culture. Students who had a heavy practice schedule received a well-rounded education.
The flexible nature of the course makes it possible for the curriculum created for the Program to be used by
teachers of students in other types of schools. This flexibility also makes it possible to make changes in future
ESL Transition Program classes offered at Curtis. It will be of interest to see how well the students who were
enrolled in the ESL Transition Program in 2012-2013 perform academically in high school in Fall 2013. Their
academic performance and degree of acculturation to the high school can be used to modify the content and
structure of the Program to improve its effectiveness for future students. How will the Program be modified in
the academic year 2013-2014 as a result of a possible increase in class size, different student interests, English
proficiencies and needs of the class members? Only time will tell. However, it is certain that as a result of the
learner-centered approach that guides the Program, modifications will always need to be made in order to
continue its success.
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Joanna Labov is a long term TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) professional who has
more than 20 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language. She has prepared master’s degree
graduate students at New York University, Teachers College and the University of Pennsylvania to teach ESL to
K-12 students and adults. Labov has taught graduate courses in the areas of TESOL Methodology and Applied
Linguistics including Second Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Sociology of Language and other courses.
She earned a master’s degree TESOL and a doctoral degree in Educational Linguistics from the University of
Pennsylvania, USA. Labov has a certificate in teaching English as a Second Language from UCLA.
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