Strategic Learning Unlimited
| |
| home |
| classes |
| presentations |
| websites |
| textbooks |
| photos |
| articles |
|
Jill Ann Robbins. Ph.D. Silver Spring, MD 
Highlights of Qualifications
Education
National Capital Language Resource Center, Washington, DC 8/05 – Present: Associate Project Director and Senior Researcher Conduct and disseminate research on application of cognitive strategies in foreign language teaching and learning and promote professional development among foreign language teachers. Edit monthly newsletter, The Language Resource, and develop and maintain content for websites associated with the center: nclrc.org and arabick12.org. Project Director: Anna Uhl Chamot. George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development 1/05 – Present: Adjunct professor Teach courses in Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education leading to a Master’s and certification in Secondary Education. Courses taught are Second Language Acquisition, Language Teaching Methodology, Teaching Reading and Writing in ESL and Linguistic Applications for Language Teachers. 10/04 – 5/05: Teacher Supervisor Observe and evaluate intern teachers in Department of Teacher Preparation. Supervisor: Patricia Tate. (202) 994-6160 American University, School of Education, Teaching & Health, Washington, DC 8/06 – 12/07: Adjunct Professor Teach Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: World Languages. Preparation of teachers in accordance with ACTFL and INTASC Standards; including microteaching, demonstration of methodologies, reflective field experience journal, and thematic unit development. Dean: Sarah Belson. University of Maryland, Maryland English Institute 6/05 – 8/05: Instructor, English as a Second Language Taught course in Grammar, Reading & Writing. Coordinated with Listening and Speaking instructor. Supervisor: Marcia Sprague. Chengdu Gateway Foreign Languages Training Center, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China 7/04 – 8/04: Facilitator of Professional Development Seminar Led 60-hour seminar for Chinese middle school teachers of English on language teaching and development of listening and speaking skills. Principal: Limin Lei: limin_lei[at]oasc.org.cn TESOL and McGraw Hill Publishing 4/03 – 9/05: Writer Write and field-test EFL Standards volumes for China’s public schools. Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Adult School3/03 – 6/04: Instructor Teach High Intermediate ESL class. 1975 Pennsylvania Avenue Fairfield, CA 94533. Assistant Principal: Linda Ade (707) 421-4155 Vacaville Unified School District 3/03 – 8/04: Substitute teacher Substituted at elementary and secondary levels. Sacramento City College, Division of Languages and Literature8/03 – 12/03: Adjunct Associate Professor Teach ESL courses in Listening and Reading. Director: Julia Jolly (916) 558-2325 University of California Berkeley Extension8/03: Instructor Present seminars on effective EFL teaching techniques for International Partnerships program. Pittsburg Unified School District, Adult Education Center, Pittsburg, CA9/02 – 3/03: Instructor Taught ESL and co-developed EL Civics curriculum. Principal: Robert Beck; Vice-Principal and supervisor: Lynne Nicodemus (925) 473-4460. University of California, Extension Program in International English, Davis, CA 7/2002 -9/2002: Instructor Taught intensive English to foreign students. Supervisor: Tina Castillo (530) 752-8257. DynEd International, Burlingame, CA2001 – 2002: Courseware Developer, Editor Researched, developed and tested middle school ESL software and online practice activities for English learners; consulted on teacher training and created teacher manuals for courseware. President: Lance Knowles Kwansei Gakuin University Language Education and Research Center, Hyogo, Japan 1998-2000: Contract Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Intensive English Program Supervised eight teachers of Intensive English as a Foreign Language. Planned and carried out short-term intensive courses in English for non-majors and Summer Seminar for Secondary School Language Teachers. Scheduled nine teachers’ courses for over 400 students. Managed computer systems within office. Encouraged participation by teachers in collaborative and individual research. Promoted professional development through attendance and presentation at international conferences. Achievements:
Doshisha University Women's College of Liberal Arts and Doshisha
Women's Junior College, Tanabe, Kyoto, Japan Achievements
Doshisha University, Tanabe, Kyoto, Japan Achievements
Kiwi International Service, Oji-shi, Nara, Japan. Developed curriculum for children to learn English through the application of language learning strategies. Provided classes in English for children aged 3 -10 and homemakers. Trained teachers in methods of learning strategies instruction. Director: Larry Chin Georgetown University Language Research Projects, Washington,
DC Achievements
Georgetown University Department of English as a Foreign Language, Washington,
DC University of Maryland, College Park, MD Japan Exchange and Teaching Program, Fukuoka, Japan Robbins & Laramie Patent Law Partners 1986 – 1987 Paralegal Researched technical and biotechnical patents for associates. Prince George’s Community College 1985-1986: ESL Instructor Montgomery Community College, Takoma Park, Maryland 1983-1985: ESL Instructor University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Indochinese Refugee Center, Tampa, Florida References Available on Request PublicationsRobbins, J. (2006). Let me tell you about my collection. In B. Agor (Ed.), Integrating EFL Standards Into Chinese Classroom Settings, Primary Level, pp. 61 - 83. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc./McGraw-Hill Education. See link for information. Robbins, J. (2006). Creating memories in English. In B. Agor (Ed.), Integrating EFL Standards Into Chinese Classroom Settings, Primary Level, pp. 165 - 183. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc./McGraw-Hill Education. Robbins, J. (2006). Excuse me, What did you say? In B. Agor (Ed.), Integrating EFL Standards Into Chinese Classroom Settings, Junior Level, pp. 31 - 56. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc./McGraw-Hill Education. Robbins, J. (2006). Words, Words, These are my words. In B. Agor (Ed.), Integrating EFL Standards Into Chinese Classroom Settings, Junior Level, pp. 183 -211. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc./McGraw-Hill Education. Robbins, J. (2006). Sampling a cultural salad, Canadian style. In B. Agor (Ed.), Integrating EFL Standards Into Chinese Classroom Settings, Senior Level. Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc./McGraw-Hill Education. Robbins, J. and A. J. MacNeill. (2006) Impact Listening 2, Second Edition. Singapore: Pearson. See http://www.impactseries.com/ Robbins, J. and A. J. MacNeill. (2000) IMPACT Listening 2 . Singapore: Pearson. Robbins, J. 1999. "East meets West - Approaches to Learner Autonomy" In Proceedings of JALT 98, Japan Association for Language Teaching International Conference, Omiya, Japan, November 21-23, 1998. Chamot, A. U., Barnhardt, S., P.B. El Dinary, and J. Robbins. 1999. The Learning Strategies Handbook. White Plains, NY: Addison Wesley Longman Robbins, J. 1996. Between 'Hello' and 'See you Later:' Development of Strategies for Interpersonal Communication in English by Japanese EFL Students. Published Ph.D. dissertation, University Microfilms, International. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan. Robbins, J. 1996. Language Learning Strategies Instruction in Asia: Cooperative Autonomy? In Proceedings of Autonomy 2000 - The Development of Learning Independence in Language Learning. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Thonburi, in association with the British Council, Bangkok, Thailand. November 21, 1996. Available as an ERIC document: ED409728 p/d 1996 Robbins, J. and E. S. Dadour. 1996. University-level strategy instruction to improve speaking ability in Egypt and Japan. In R. Oxford (Ed.) Language Learning Strategies Around the World: Cross-cultural perspectives. Manoa: University of Hawaii Second Language Teaching and Learning Center, Technical Report #13. Robbins, J. 1994. How can learning strategies instruction improve oral communication skills of Japanese students? In K. Kitao (Ed.) Culture and Communication, Kyoto: Yamaguchi Shoten. Eric Document Robbins, J. The pilot study of Learning Strategies in Japanese Language Instruction. 1993. In J.E. Alatis (Ed.), Strategic Interaction and Language Acquisition: Theory, Practice, and Research. Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics 1993. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press. Chamot, A. U., J. Robbins, and P. B. El-Dinary. 1993. Learning strategies in Japanese Foreign Language Instruction: Final Report. U.S. Department of Education, International Research and Studies Program, PO 17A00011-92, September 1993. Available as an ERIC document. HS & College Resource Guides | Chamot, A.U., S. Barnhardt, P.B. El-Dinary, G. Carbonaro, & J.Robbins. 1993. Methods of Teaching Learning Strategies in Foreign Language Classrooms. National Foreign Language Resource Center, Georgetown University/Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, D.C. Available as an ERIC document. Brief version in R. Oxford (Ed.) Language Learning Strategies Around the World: Cross-cultural perspectives. Manoa: University of Hawaii Second Language Teaching and Learning Center, Technical Report #13. Professional Development Lectures/ Seminars2007 Keeping up with the Digital Revolution in the ESL Classroom: 4 Skills meet 21st Century Skills. Hands-On Workshop for Washington Area Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (WATESOL), Washington, DC, Saturday November 10, 2007 (Flyer, Handout) Free Resources for Critical Language Study. National Association for Self Instruction Language Programs, Arlington, VA, November 2, 2007. “‘Here’s what you’re getting yourself into’: Advice of Second-Year Students on Studying a LCTL” Presentation at National Council Of Less Commonly Taught Languages, NCOLCTL 2007, Madison, WI, Friday April 27, 2007 Arabic Chats, Korean IM-Pals, Kendo, and Chinese TV Nights: Technology and Strategies for Soaking Up Target Culture. Presentation at National Council Of Less Commonly Taught Languages, NCOLCTL 2007, Madison, WI, Saturday, April 28, 2007 Creating ePortfolios for Career Growth: Documenting Outstanding Teaching. Presentation at the Northeast Conference of Foreign Language Teachers, New York, NY, April 13, 2007 2006 Creating ePortfolios for Career Growth: Documenting Outstanding Teaching. Pre-conference workshop at conference of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Nashville, TN. November 16, 2006 Intercultural Blogging: the Portal to the Future. Presentation at conference of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Nashville, TN. November 17, 2006 Pennsylvania Governor’s Institute, Frasier, PA. Keynote Speaker and full day workshop: How to Help Struggling Students Become Good Language Learners. July 16 – 17, 2006. Professional Development for ESL teachers. National Capital Language Resource Center Summer Institute. Co-facilitator with Anna Uhl Chamot of: How to Help Struggling Students Become Good Language Learners. June 26, 2006. Professional Development for foreign language teachers. America’s Choice, Washington, DC. Making Content Comprehensible To ELLs – Strategies for Math, Science & Social Studies. April 5, 2006. Professional Development for Content Area Specialists. 2005 New York City Board of Education, New York, NY. The CALLA model: effective instructional practices for English language learners. April 15 – May 25, 2005. With Anna Uhl Chamot. Series of professional development workshops. 2004 Chengdu Gateway Foreign Languages Training Institute, Sichuan, People's Republic of China. Language Teaching Methodology and Development of Listening and Speaking Learning Strategies. July 12 - August 6. 60 - hour Professional Development Seminar. California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, State Conference, Santa Clara, California, April 23. Strategies to Link Authentic Listening and Speaking. With Andrew MacNeill. Workshop. 2003 California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Regional Conference. Canada College, Redwood City, California. Strategies to Link Authentic Listening and Speaking. Demonstration. University of California, Berkeley Extension Program, International Partnerships Program, Okayama International Center, August 2 – 3. Communication Skills and a Comparison of US and Japanese Educational Methods. Two-day seminar. Fairfield-Suisun Adult School, Fairfield California. CALLA and Learning Strategies for Adult Learners. October 20, 2003. Professional Development Workshop 2002 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL 2002) Salt Lake City, Utah. Predict! Elaborate! Teaching Learning Strategies through play in Elementary Classrooms. With Catharine Keatley. Interactive workshop. 2001 Japan Association for Language Teaching, Kitakyushu, Japan. Survey of Teacher Influences. With Peter Ross. Paper on role models and their effect on teachers. 2000 English Teacher's Association of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan. November 11, 2000. Strategies for Real World Listening and Speaking. Presentation. Japan Association for Language Teaching International Conference, Shizuoka, Japan: November 2-5, 2000. 'Teaching Listening and Speaking Strategies in Japan - CALLA style;' Creatively using authentic materials for EFL Listening; & 'Strategies for Real World Listening and Speaking' Workshop and Presentations. International Symposium on 21st Century English Language Teaching in Schools, Beijing, People's Republic of China. October 14, 2000. Teaching Learning Strategies CALLA Style. Presentation. Chongqing Educational Science Research Institute, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China. October 10, 2000. Learning strategies instruction workshop Korea TESOL, Taegu, South Korea. September 30, 2000. 'Creating Authentic Listening Materials' Presentation & 'Strategies for Real World Listening and Speaking,' Presentation. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages 34th Annual International Convention: March 15, 2000; 'Creating Authentic Listening Materials for EFL Contexts.' Paper presented with Andrew J. MacNeill. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages 34th Annual International Convention: March 15, 2000; 'Creating Authentic Listening Materials for EFL Contexts' Paper presented with Andrew J. MacNeill. Japan Association for Language Teaching Kumamoto Chapter: February 19, 2000 & Fukuoka Chapter, February 20, 2000; 'The CALLA model of Learning Strategies Instruction - Adapted to Japan' Lecture and workshop. Japan Association for Language Teaching Niigata Chapter: February 13, 2000; "Language Learning Strategies: Between 'Hello' and 'See you later:' Making Friends in English." Workshop. 1999 Miyazaki International College: June 29, 1999; Lecture: "Classroom / Action Research for a Change" Workshop on designing collaborative research projects. Japan Association for Language Teaching, Nara Chapter, July 10, 1999, "Language Learning Strategies: Between 'Hello' and 'See you later:' Making Friends in English." Workshop for language teachers 1998 Japan Association for Language Teaching International Conference, JALT 98. "East meets West - Approaches to Learner Autonomy" Paper. 1997 13th Computers and Writing Conference, June 4-9 1997. University of Hawai'i Kapi'olani Community College, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Presentation: "Computer Writing Instruction in an EFL Environment." Paper. Japan Association for Language Teaching, Osaka Chapter, June 15, 1997, and Shizuoka Chapter: May 19, 1996. "Language Learning Strategies: Between 'Hello' and 'See you later:' Making Friends in English." Workshop for language teachers. 1996 Autonomy 2000 - The Development of Learning Independence in Language Learning King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Thonburi, in association with the British Council, Bangkok, Thailand. November 21, 1996. "Language Learning Strategies Instruction in Asia: Cooperative Autonomy?" Workshop for language teachers. 1995 Japan Association for Language Teaching: November 4, 1995; "Learning Strategies Instruction for Oral English" Workshop at JALT '95 International Conference, Nagoya, Japan. 1994 Miyazaki International College: June 26, 1994; Professional Development Seminar for development of teacher-created learning strategies instruction; Lecture on ways Learning Strategies Instruction can help Japanese learners of English. Kiwi International Service: June 1994 - August 1994; weekly Professional Development Seminar for English conversation school instructors. Japan Association for Language Teaching Hokkaido Chapter, February 17, 1997 and Nara Chapter: July 10, 1994; Professional Development Seminar on Learning Strategies Instruction for Japanese learners. 1993 Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics. Strategic Interaction and Language Acquisition: Theory, Practice, and Research. March 1993, Washington, D.C. The pilot study of Learning Strategies in Japanese Language Instruction. Professional
Organizations
|
|
GWU Classes NCLRC Class Blogs |