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>Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 13:28:39 -1000
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>From: Irene Thompson <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: ANNOUNCING! The 1999 NFLRC Summer Institute

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ANNOUNCING 

The 1999 NFLRC Summer Institute
Self-Directed Learning: Materials & Strategies
June 14-26, 1999
at the University of Hawai'i
National Foreign Language Resource Center

For information & applications:
<http://www.lll.hawaii.edu/nflrc/si99/>

Application deadline:
February 19, 1999

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The 1999 NFLRC Summer Institute will focus on methods, materials,
and assessment techniques to promote learner autonomy via technology in the
less commonly taught languages. A Workshop (June 14-26) and a
Symposium (June 24-26) will be offered. 

The WORKSHOP will provide participants with tools and techniques for
promoting learner autonomy through:

* Incorporating training inthe use of cognitive and metacognitive
strategies into the language curriculum
* Creating environments that enable students toself-direct their learning
by setting objectives, planning, organizing, and completing tasks, and
finding solutions to problems.
* Developing techniques for student monitoring through self-assessment.
* Making effective use of Web-based and other resources to support
self-directed learning.
* Developing self-access Web-based materials and resources.

The Workshop will culminate with the June 24-26 SYMPOSIUM, which will
facilitate the sharing of resources, ideas, and information about all
aspects of learner autonomy through papers, panels, and demonstrations on
such topics as:

* Empowering the learner through development of cognitive and metacognitive
strategies.
* Creating pedagogical environments for learner autonomy.
* Learner autonomy and the use of technology.
* Learner autonomy and the less commonly taught languages.
* Monitoring and self-assessment.
* Self-access materials and resources. 

It is the goal of the Symposium to facilitate communication and
collaboration so that national initiatives can continue beyond the Institute. 

Online application/proposal forms are now available 
via the 1999 NFLRC Summer Institute Website:

                <http://www.lll.hawaii.edu/nflrc/si99/>

Application deadline: February 19, 1999.

Mahalo for your interest!

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National Foreign Language Resource Center
University of Hawai'i
1859 East-West Road, #106
Honolulu HI 96822
voice: (808) 956-9424, fax: (808) 956-5983
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P.O. Box 3572
Princeville, HI 96722
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