[LxC 591: Meeting Schedule]

OVERVIEW TRIP 591 is a zero-credit course providing insight into the special concerns of the LxC classroom. This semester, I've put particular emphasis on common issues confronting LRSs. I believe that students learn by doing, so the seminar is full of hands-on opportunities for learning about content-based language instruction. We'll have guest speakers, demonstrations, and round-table discussions. The structure of TRIP 591 encourages LRSs to be reflective about their teaching practice and will give LRSs a chance to work collaboratively, and to solicit feedback from peers as they plan their 10-week schedule. LRSs will discuss the preparation of assignments and teaching strategies, create tools to meet the linguistic needs of students, and join in collaborative work with other LRSs. LRSs should use the seminar as a forum for discussing what works and what doesn't work in their various study groups. Think of TRIP 591 as a discussion course, and your LxC study group meetings as analogous to "labs." Much of the communication between meetings is done via E-mail. I expect LRSs to check their email frequently and to respond in a timely manner. Note too that we'll dedicate a portion of each meeting to taking care of administrative tasks related to LxC.