Welcome to STARTALK!
Welcome to the STARTALK Resource Website, home to information on teaching and learning Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Persian, Turkish, Swahili and Urdu. The purpose of this site is to share information on implementing programs as well as to share resources on curriculum design, instructional materials, assessment tools, and useful links. Information on our site is particularly targeted toward parents and students, teachers, current and future program directors, and consultants, such as STARTALK’s team leaders and site visitors.
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News & Announcements
The STARTALK Classroom Video Collection is Now Available
The National Foreign Language Center is pleased to announce the launch of the STARTALK Classroom Video Collection. These ten videos provide real-life examples of teachers working to incorporate STARTALK-endorsed effective practices in Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Persian, Swahili, Turkish and Urdu classroom settings.
STARTALK Sessions at ACTFL 2009
STARTALK will be giving three presentations at the ACTFL 2009 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo:
- “STARTALK Principles in Curriculum Design and Implementation: Best Practices”
- “The Life Cycle of a Teacher: A STARTALK Perspective”
- “Applying for a STARTALK Grant: Designing a Winning Program 1”
See this list for more details about these presentations.
