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NAD Standards for High School Foreign Languages Courses Grade 9-Grade 12Download course standards for high school foreign language learning courses in North American Adventist high schools. -
A Brief Ethnography on Philippine English Tertiary"The Philippines is a nation with a rich culture and heritage that reflects the indigenous diversity of the islands. Its present identity and unique features are not whimsical. They are mainly the result of a combination of events throughout its history.... -
A Program to Develop Strong Marriages Among Hispanic Immigrants at the Rockford Adventist Church’s Hispanic Adventist Church Grade 12-LifelongMarriages formed by Hispanic immigrants in the United States today face tremendous cultural, economic, interpersonal and spiritual challenges, which often lead some of them to separation and divorce. Cultural challenges include difficulty learning the English... -
Adventist Colleges Abroad - A Well-Kept Secret in Adventist Education TertiaryCommunication skills, including foreign-language and cross-cultural competence, need to be a part of any serious curriculum, both in K-12 and in higher education. Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) provides one such tool to help young people acquire crosscultural,... -
Brain Breaks in the Target Language - Re-energize without Using English! Kindergarten-TertiaryThis 2018 NAD convention breakout session showed attendees "how to use [brain breaks] to boost use of the target language, motivate students and build community." See the presentation for information and sample brain breaks for use in your classroom,... -
Building Community and Proficiency in the Language Classroom through Co-created Stories Kindergarten-Grade 12With this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn three low-prep techniques that spark student creativity while building second language proficiency. Use 'card talk' on Day 1 at any level, to get to know each other through the... -
Creating Equality in Testing Student with English as a Second Language Grade 4-Grade 8Is there a significant difference between “English as a Second Language” (ESL) students’ rankings of their multiple intelligences on a written test in English, and their ranking of the same intelligences on a pictorial test? When considered... -
Early is Better: The Case for Foreign Language Study in Adventist Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8Research shows that children exposed to two languages as early as birth experience greater "cognitive gains", and demonstrate higher levels of linguistic flexibility, creativity, and cognitive development in understanding language. The author presents... -
Foreign Languages: An Imperative for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Foreign language study is an imperative for Adventist colleges and universities. Adventist mission and evangelistic tradition provides adequate reason for promoting foreign languages in the curriculum. The renewed challenge is maintaining the balance between... -
INFO Editorial: Successful Learning Tertiary-LifelongIn this editorial, Wa-Mbaleka, describes how this issue of International Forum focuses on three factors of successful learning: emotional support, linguistic competence, and academic support. Articles in this issue include: A... -
Integration of Faith and Learning in the ESOL Classroom Tertiary-Lifelong“In Christian higher education, the integration of faith and learning is of paramount importance, as professors and students approach teaching and learning within a Christian worldview. The classroom where English is learned as a second language (L2)... -
Language and Faith - Teaching Languages in Faith-Based Colleges and Universities Grade 11-LifelongAndreasen discusses key issues relating to language and faith. Christians should care more about the people than their language. Common reasons given for learning languages are evaluated, including to succeed in business, to influence or control others, to... -
Learning and Teaching Strategies for Foreign Language Grade 1-Grade 12 New!!This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation shares strategies and methods for second language teaching. -
NAD World Languages in Secondary Classrooms Grade 9-Grade 12This North American Division page includes links to carefully vetted French and Spanish resources, as well as games, quizzes, and projects. -
Second Language Acquisition - A General Overview Grade 6-Lifelong“This paper synthesizes important topics pertaining to [second language acquisition] to help [Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages] experts with some fundamental understanding.” -
Some Reflections on the Deficiencies in Second Language Learning 0-2 years-LifelongThere are many reasons why a person would want to learn a second language. Undoubtedly expanding one's knowledge to other languages will bring many benefits. As with any type of learning, it is important to find the learning methodology that is best for the... -
Teaching and Assessing Language Skills Online Tertiary"This article explores strategies that can be used to effectively teach and assess the language skills of students in online language classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels." -
Teaching ESOL Listening and Speaking Tertiary-LifelongThis article covers “techniques designed to help adult learners gain proficiency in listening comprehension, retention, pronunciation, and fluency.” -
The Affective Dimension in Adult Foreign Language Learning - A Christian Teacher's Perspective Tertiary-LifelongHole's purpose in writing this paper was a personal one but she trusts that it can be of some help to other language teachers taking the same journey. She wanted to find a biblical framework within which to articulate her thinking and practice regarding ways... -
The Socio-Pragmatic Role of Songs in the L2 Classroom Kindergarten-Tertiary"In recent years, the field of second language acquisition has highlighted the teaching of culture, emphasizing that culture and language influence each other. In this relationship, songs are one expression of culture. As such, they are worthy to be included... -
Using the Bible to Teach a Foreign Language Grade 11-TertiaryIncluding the teaching of Spanish as a second language, "the integration of faith and values with teaching and learning is a deliberate and systematic process of approaching the entire educational enterprise—both curricular and co-curricular—from... -
What School Administrators Can Do to Support English Language Learners Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2018 NAD convention breakout sessions provided "school administrators with strategies for supporting ELLs and their teachers, ideas for engaging ELL families, and an opportunity to dialogue and ask questions." Read the presentation for details.