2012 Spring Workshop
Theme:
AP® Japanese Language and Culture Development Committee Seminar:
Course and Exam Information and Strategies in Pedagogy
Date & Time:
Sunday, March 4th. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Location:
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
244 S San Pedro St # 505, Los Angeles, CA
8:30-9:00 am Registration
9:00-9:30 am Welcome and Opening by the AP Japanese Language and Culture Development Committee
Introduction: PPT File Mr. James Morales
9:45-10:45 am Concurrent sessions including:
(1) Overview of the AP® Japanese Language and Culture Program
What is the AP Japanese Language and Culture Course and Exam? National Standards, Exam Information, Expectations and Teaching an AP Course
(2) Overview of Support for AP Japanese Language and Culture Teachers:
The AP Japanese Language and Culture Exam and Resources for Teacher and Student Success
(3) Best Practices in AP Japanese Language and Culture Pedagogy:
Designing Instruction for AP Japanese Language and Culture - Thematic Units, Backward Design and Performance-Based Assessments
10:50-11:50 am Concurrent sessions – choose a second mini-workshop to attend
12:05-12:30 pm Closing Session and Question and Answer Session
12:30-1:15 Lunch Break
1:15-3:00 pm TJSC Workshop, including further discussion regarding AP with Co-Chairs Motoko Tabuse, Dan Carolin, Mieko Avello, and Yo Azama.
Mr. Yo Azama: Central State (PPT file), Outcome Tasks for Invention Unit, Site List
