FLLT667

Summer 2001

Cubillos

PREPARING FOR THE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

Things to do:

1. Select a discipline you want to “connect with” in your project. Use the following list of academic disciplines as a guide:

1. History
2. Geography
3. Art
4. Literature
5. Music

2. Define a topic or theme for your project, and research it (Example: Traditional Mayan Folk Tales). You will present your project proposal in detail to the rest of the group on July 11. Use the book Tasks and Communicating in Language Classrooms (2000) by James F. Lee (McGraw-Hill) as a guide (particularly when designing your “activity outline”).

Note: This book is available at the Reserve Room of the library, or for purchase on line at Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com). Price: $43.50

3. Read the book National Standards. A catalyst for Reform (1996) Edited by Robert C. Lafayette and published by National Textbook Company. You will be in charge of presenting on chapters ________ and ________on July 9 (remember to prepare and distribute a written outline of your presentation to all class participants).

Note: This book is also available at the Reserve Room of the library, or it can be purchased for $18.95 through www.amazon.com

4. Reflect and research the potential problems and pitfalls of implementing the National Standards (if possible, discuss personal experiences and/or those of other colleagues). Your research findings will be presented on July 10 (again, remember to prepare and distribute a written outline of your presentation to all class participants). Please include in your talk relevant bibliographical information, as well as practical strategies to deal with these issues.

5. Prepare the website and/or power point presentation “shells” for your project. All projects must have a web component.

6. Contact me if you have any questions (cubillos@udel.edu) . Also, keep in mind that our Media Center Staff (Smith 210) is prepared to support the technological needs of your project.