Student Activism and the Sustainable Development Goals

Objectives of this mini unit:For students to explore the "universal call to action" laid out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and consider how they may respond to that call;Build background knowledge about specific issues impacting the Arctic including: indigenous rights, indigenous health, biodiversity, tourism and marine pollution; Build background knowledge about specific issues impacting their local communtiy (using Michigan as a case-study) including: hunger, homelessness, poverty, youth violence and the environment;Create an action plan to address needs within their local communities driven by their unique passions, interests and skills;Consider the importance of impact vs intention when engaging with community action projects

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Case Study, Homework/Assignment, Lesson, Lesson Plan, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Lindsay Teeples-Mitchell

Tracking the Sun's Patterns Around the Globe

Students will create a panorama drawing of their own landscape.  They will include landmarks and cardinal directions in their drawings, and use their drawings to plot the movement of the sun in the sky over the course of a day. They may make their observations in one day, or over a period of days or weeks. Once students have created their own panoramas, they will look at panoramas taken in the North and South Poles and compare similarities and differences. They will then explore the “Sun Path Simulator” online. Before beginning these lessons, students should already know: 1) How to find the four, cardinal directions, and 2) That the Earth rotates on its axis, and revolves around the sun. 3) How to tell time.  This unit pairs nicely with the Mystery Science Unit, Spinning Sky. Where indicated, worksheets and videos for lessons can be found on their website. Links to all other worksheets for the entire unit are in the “Overview” Section of my slideshow. Each day’s lesson comes with a worksheet to focus the students and to show evidence of student learning.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Diagram/Illustration, Homework/Assignment, Lesson Plan, Student Guide

Author: Anya Rose

A Peek Into Indigenous Furniture: Through The Eyes Of Lydia Hill

https://aims.vmis.in/caa-exhibitions/exhibition/a-peek-into-indian-functionality-through-the-eyes-of-lydia-hill/Howard University student Lydia Hill, who received an AIIS Digital India Learning Initiative summer student fellowship, created a virtual exhibit “A Peek Into Indigenous Furniture: Through the Eyes of Lydia Hill,” that was featured in the U.S. Department of Education’s widely distributed September 2022 IFLE Newsletter. The exhibit, which is available on the Virtual Museum of Images and Sounds (VMIS) site, focuses on cultural artifacts of functionality (furniture and other accoutrements intended to accommodate bodies). It incorporates a first-person essay where Ms Hill weaves together a discussion of the particular contexts of the cultural artifacts and insights into the echoes she discerns with African-American cultural traditions and practices. The exhibit has great potential to be used as a resource for middle and high school educators to include in their classroom curricula. The AIIS DIL student fellowships,  were partially funded by a grant from the US Department of Education, .

Material Type: Primary Source

Author: Elise Auerbach

Characteristics of Language Immersion in STARTALK Student Programs

Language Mentors International (LMI) presents "Characteristics of Language Immersion in  STARTALK Student Programs," a study to discover the elements of effective practices in STARTALK programs that prepare learners for 21st-century skills. The study targeted institutions that offer STARTALK summer programs in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Hindi languages to middle school, high school and college students. The study was funded by the U.S. Department of Education International Research and Studies grant (P017A200034).

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Farid Saydee

Dari: An Introductory Course (Teacher’s Edition)

This textbook serves as a foundational component in a series of proficiency-based Dari materials designed for adult learners. The Teacher's Edition provides a thorough framework for teaching Dari's speaking, writing, listening, and reading aspects, complete with exercise instructions and solutions. Targeting ACTFL's Novice High/Intermediate Low or ILR levels 0+/1, it emphasizes critical thinking and incorporates pedagogical strategies like Bloom's Taxonomy for intellectual growth. Interactive activities included in the PDF and EPUB formats, available on the LMI website (languagementors.org), make learning Dari dynamic and engaging.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Dari: An Introductory Course (Student’s Edition)

The Student’s Edition in our Dari introductory textbook series offers a comprehensive approach to mastering the speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills in Dari. Positioned as a key resource in our proficiency-oriented Dari learning materials for adults, this edition aims at learners with ACTFL's Novice High/Intermediate Low or ILR levels 0+/1. It fosters critical thinking and integrates teaching strategies such as Bloom's Taxonomy to support intellectual development. The inclusion of interactive activities in both PDF and EPUB formats, accessible via the LMI website (languagementors.org), enhances the learning experience, making it both dynamic and captivating.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Dari: An Intermediate Course (Student’s Edition)

The Intermediate Student’s Edition of our Dari textbook series delivers an all-encompassing method for developing Dari language skills, including speaking, writing, listening, and reading. As a pivotal element of our proficiency-based Dari educational content for adults, it targets learners at ACTFL’s Intermediate Low/Mid or ILR levels 1/1+. This edition encourages critical thinking and employs educational strategies like Bloom's Taxonomy to nurture intellectual growth. Interactive exercises available in PDF and EPUB formats on the LMI website (languagementors.org) make the learning journey interactive and engaging.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Dari: An Intermediate Course (Teacher’s Edition)

The Intermediate Teacher’s Edition in our Dari textbook series offers a comprehensive framework for adult education, focusing on the proficiency-based approach to learning Dari. This edition equips instructors with detailed guidelines for teaching the key language skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading, supplemented with exercises, instructions, and solutions. Aimed at learners achieving ACTFL's Intermediate Low/Mid or ILR levels 1/1+, the textbook underscores the importance of critical thinking and includes teaching strategies such as Bloom's Taxonomy to promote intellectual development. With interactive activities available in both PDF and EPUB formats on the LMI website (languagementors.org), this resource ensures that learning Dari is both engaging and effective.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Dari - An Advanced Course_Student_ Edition

The Advanced Student's Edition of our Dari textbook series presents a comprehensive strategy for enhancing Dari language competencies, such as speaking, writing, listening, and reading. Integral to our proficiency-oriented Dari educational offerings for adults, this edition is designed for learners at ACTFL's Intermediate High/Advanced Low or ILR levels 1+/2. It promotes critical thinking and incorporates educational methodologies like Bloom's Taxonomy to support intellectual development. With interactive exercises in PDF and EPUB formats accessible on the LMI website (languagementors.org), this edition ensures an engaging and interactive learning experience.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Dari - An Advanced Course_Teacher's Edition

The Advanced Teacher’s Edition from our series of Dari textbooks provides an in-depth guide for teaching Dari to adults, using a proficiency-based learning model. It arms teachers with exhaustive instructions for imparting essential language skills: speaking, writing, listening, and reading, enriched with relevant exercises, step-by-step guidance, and answer keys. Targeted at students reaching ACTFL's Intermediate High or ILR levels 1+/2, the edition emphasizes critical thinking and incorporates instructional strategies like Bloom's Taxonomy for fostering intellectual growth. Featuring interactive activities in PDF and EPUB formats accessible through the LMI website (languagementors.org), this edition makes Dari education captivating and productive.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Pashto-An Introductory Course _ Student’s Edition

This textbook is a key element in our proficiency-oriented series of Pashto learning materials tailored for adult learners. The Teacher's Edition offers an extensive guide to teaching the core skills of Pashto: speaking, writing, listening, and reading, enriched with detailed instructions for exercises and their solutions. Additionally, this series encompasses detailed insights into the Pashtunwali honor codes that shape the Pashtun lifestyle. Aimed at learners at the ACTFL Novice High/Intermediate Low or ILR levels 0+/1, the series underlines the importance of critical thinking and integrates educational methods like Bloom's Taxonomy to advance intellectual development. With interactive exercises in PDF and EPUB formats accessible through the LMI website https://languagementors.org/pashto-textbooks, this series ensures a dynamic and stimulating Pashto learning experience.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Pashto-An Introductory Course_Teacher’s Edition

This textbook is a key element in our proficiency-oriented series of Pashto learning materials tailored for adult learners. The Teacher's Edition offers an extensive guide to teaching the core skills of Pashto: speaking, writing, listening, and reading, enriched with detailed instructions for exercises and their solutions. Additionally, this series encompasses detailed insights into the Pashtunwali honor codes that shape the Pashtun lifestyle. Aimed at learners at the ACTFL Novice High/Intermediate Low or ILR levels 0+/1, the series underlines the importance of critical thinking and integrates educational methods like Bloom's Taxonomy to advance intellectual development. With interactive exercises in PDF and EPUB formats accessible through the LMI website https://languagementors.org/pashto-textbooks, this series ensures a dynamic and stimulating Pashto learning experience.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Pashto-An Intermediate Course_Student’s Edition

The Intermediate Student’s Edition from our series of Pashto textbooks offers a comprehensive strategy for mastering the Pashto language, covering essential skills such as speaking, writing, listening, and reading. This edition, a crucial part of our proficiency-oriented Pashto learning materials for adults, is designed for students at the ACTFL Intermediate Low/Mid or ILR levels 1/1+. It promotes critical thinking and integrates educational approaches like Bloom's Taxonomy to support intellectual development. With interactive exercises in both PDF and EPUB formats accessible via the LMI website at https://languagementors.org/pashto-textbooks, this edition ensures a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Pashto- An Advanced Course_ Student's Edition

The Advanced Student's Edition in our series of Pashto textbooks offers a detailed approach to improving Pashto language skills, including speaking, writing, listening, and reading. This key part of our proficiency-focused Pashto instruction for adults is tailored for those at the ACTFL Intermediate High/Advanced Low or ILR levels 1+/2. It fosters critical thinking and uses teaching methods like Bloom's Taxonomy to enhance intellectual growth. Interactive activities, available in both PDF and EPUB formats via the LMI website at https://languagementors.org/pashto-textbooks, make the learning process both engaging and dynamic.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Pashto- An Advanced Course_ Teacher's Edition

The Advanced Teacher’s Edition in the series of Pashto textbooks provides an in-depth guide for adults who want to learn Pashto. It follows a proficiency-based learning model that arms teachers with exhaustive instructions for imparting language skills like speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The edition is enriched with relevant exercises, step-by-step guidance, and answer keys to ensure efficient learning. This edition is aimed at students reaching ACTFL's Intermediate High or ILR levels 1+/2. It emphasizes critical thinking and incorporates instructional strategies like Bloom's Taxonomy for fostering intellectual growth. Moreover, the edition has interactive activities in PDF and EPUB formats that are accessible through the LMI website https://languagementors.org/pashto-textbooks. With all these features, this edition ensures that Pashto education is captivating and productive.

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Farid Saydee

Pashto Textbooks for Novice/ILR 0+-Advanced/ILR 2 Adult Learners

This meticulously crafted series of Pashto textbooks is designed for adult learners ranging from novice to advanced levels, as defined by the ACTFL 2017 guidelines. The textbooks offer an in-depth exploration of the Pashto language and its cultural context, also referred to as Pashtunwali or the Pashtun codes of honor. They are tailored to foster genuine conversations with native speakers, enhancing cultural understanding and linguistic proficiency. The series includes versions for both students and educators, with the latter equipped with detailed instructions and answers to exercises for a thorough learning experience. Emphasizing critical thinking and transformative learning, the curriculum targets ACTFL advanced level or ILR level 2 proficiency. It integrates sophisticated educational methodologies, including Bloom's Taxonomy and Mezirow’s transformative learning theories, to foster an environment that encourages intellectual growth and innovation. The textbooks are available in PDF and EPUB formats on the Language Mentors Initiative (LMI) website Pashto course (languagementors.org), featuring interactive activities that make learning dynamic and engaging. This initiative significantly contributes to filling the gap in high-quality Pashto language resources, substantially improving learners' abilities to understand and engage with the language and culture.

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Farid Saydee, Mohammad Atmar, Tony Cordaro

Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)–Social Justice in Language Education

CARLA's Social Justice in Language Education project is creating instructional materials that address a wide range of social justice topics in ten languages. Grounded in multiliteracies pedagogy, these materials will improve students' language abilities, intercultural understanding, and career competencies through critical engagement with target language texts. The Social Justice in Language Education website currently includes the following: --Social Justice Bibliography: provides a curated list of resources in three main categories--general social justice resources; social justice and language education; and language-specific resources. --Social Justice and Language Education Presentations: includes recordings of a webinar highlighting the intersection of language and social justice and another webinar that describes the process of developing research-based curricular unit and lesson plan templates that support language instructors in the teaching of social justice themes.

Material Type: Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)

National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC)

The National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC) at the University of Hawai'i is one of the fifteen National Foreign Language Resource Centers established under Title VI of the U.S. Department of Education. NFLRC focuses on the less commonly taught languages of Asia and the Pacific, including Arabic. The website offers publications available for sale and frequently hosts conferences and workshops.

Material Type: Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language & Literacy (CERCLL)

The Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL) at the University of Arizona is one of the 15 Language Research Centers established across the nation under Title VI of the U.S. Department of Education. CERCLL researches culture, language and literacy with less commonly taught languages. The center also strives to provide educators with teaching resources and opportunities for their professional development.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

National Heritage Language Resource Center (NHLRC)

The mission of the National Heritage Language Resource Center (NHLRC) at the University of California, Los Angeles is to develop effective pedagogical approaches to teaching heritage language learners, first by creating a research base and then by pursuing curriculum design and teacher education. Some of the center's projects for Arabic include facilitating STARTALK workshops, publishing articles on Arabic linguistics, and more. The NHLRC is one of 15 Language Resource Centers established under Title VI of the U.S. Department of Education.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy