The purpose of our chapter is to advance the study of the Hispanic languages, cultures, and literatures (Spanish, Spanish-American, Portuguese, and Brazilian) and the professional status of teaching Spanish and Portuguese through means that promote a sympathetic knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic cultures, languages and literatures.

Fall Meeting

SATURDAY, OCTOBER  2, 2010

Workshop #1:

Jon Pennington

Adjunct Professor at The College of New Jersey

Spanish Teacher at Hunterdon Central Regional High School

Technology as a Tool for Lifelong Language Learning

The Internet provides today’s language learner with the means to access, practice and apply new knowledge meaningfully in order to develop valuable skills. In the context of a language course, this type of learning gives students the power to personalize curriculum and can show them the difference between just learning a language for a particular class versus learning a language for their life. This session will focus on the work of students who have successfully personalized their learning of Spanish in order to develop life skills.  Spanish teacher Jon Pennington will explore how students safely build networks of native speakers who support and enhance their individualized learning and form fruitful relationships that last beyond the duration of a course.  Check out his website at www.jdpennington.com.

Workshop #2:

Jay Duhl

Teacher of Spanish, Parsippany High School

President, NJAATSP

Oral Proficiency Interviewer

AP Reader

Susana Plotquin

Teacher of Spanish, Parsippany High School

Heritage Speakers and Standard Students: Making the Mix Work

These two groups of students come to our language classrooms by way of different routes, and have very different needs. This workshop will offer strategies for addressing these differences and for effective differentiated instruction that will motivate both types of students.  Jay Duhl and Susana Plotquin, both of Parsippany High School, will share practices that work, that motivate, and that lead all students of mixed classes to success.

Parking:  Use the free parking deck: after turning onto Lipman Dr.,  the entrance is on your left.  The Loree Building is the next building over on the same street. Our meeting will be on the lower level, and you may enter from the rear or the front of the building.  There is no street parking, and a very small lot in front of the building, which you may use if you arrive early.