Deadline: February 1, 2023
We invite everyone interested to apply for the 2023-24 Startalk Institute on Proficiency-Based Pedagogy for Russian based at the Middlebury College School of Russian. This year-long cost-free program offers intensive training in proficiency-oriented teaching of adult learners (high school and post-secondary) that is grounded in second language acquisition theory and evidence-based teaching practices. The program comprises three modules totaling 128 instructional hours:
- Pre-immersion online session: Exploration of foundational principles of proficiency-based pedagogy
May 15, 2023 – June 30, 2023 (two 90-minute sessions per week)
- Residential session on Middlebury campus: Practical applications of these principles in the full language immersion environment of the School of Russian
July 18 – August 2, 2023
- Post-immersion online session: Knowledge and skill enhancement in a community of practice
September 30, 2023 – May 15, 2024 (one 90-minute session per month)
Tuition, classroom materials, and summer room and board are covered by the federal grant. Participants who successfully complete all components of the program will earn 3 Middlebury College units of graduate credit (equivalent to 9 semester hours of credit) and will also receive a $1,000 stipend if eligible based on the visa status.
The program will select 16 participants from among current and prospective Russian language instructors at the high school or college level.
See Program details for more information and apply by February 1, 2023.If you have questions, please, contact Program Director Evgeny Dengub at edengub@middlebury.edu