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Become a Member
Want to become a member of the OMLTA/AOPLV?
You can also register by filling this form.
Top ten reasons to join the Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association:
1. Current information regarding Ministry of Education and Training initiatives and policies in the areas of FSL and International Languages.
2. Representation on the Ontario College of Teachers.
3. Invitations to participate on various Ministry of Education and Training committees and become involved in provincial curriculum development.
4. Opportunities for Professional Development, including financial support for local activities as well as a Fall Symposium and an Annual Spring Conference.
5. Communication, the OMLTA newsletter published three (3) times a year, which contains practical tips for the classroom as well as up-to-date information on language issues.
6. Opportunities to network with FSL and International educators at the provincial, national and international levels.
7. An annotated bibliography highlighting the benefits of learning languages.(currently being updated)
8. Publications on issues related to FSL and International Language Programs, ie., Split Grades, Languages for Life.
9. Support in promoting language contests for students.
10. Many benefits from partnerships with other associations and organizations, ie., Canadian Parents for French, International Language Associations.
OMLTA / AOPLV AWARDS:
Award nomination forms are available here.
Board of Director nomination forms are here.
Do you know a potential OMLTA / AOPLV AWARD WINNER?
It is our pleasure every year to recognize those educators who have made a tremendous contribution to Modern Language education. We invite you to submit nominations for these awards which will be presented on the morning of Saturday, March 29th, 2003 at the OMLTA Spring Conference.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
The recipient of such an award should or have been an excellent teacher, should possess qualities of leadership and have been in the profession as an elementary, secondary or post-secondary teacher or active administrator in the field of modern languages for at least twenty years. The recipient should normally have been an active member of the OMLTA/AOPLV working on its committees, participating in its programmes, engaged in curriculum development and/or other fields of scholarship.
HELEN B. ST. JOHN AWARD
The nominee must be a current member of OMLTA/AOPLV, and a full time teacher at the elementary, secondary or university level (ie., not an administrator or consultant, unless also a full time teacher.) The nomination must be signed by two members of the OMLTA/AOPLV and must be sponsored by evidence of outstanding professional contribution and leadership qualities. The evidence must be based on activities or accomplishments performed over a period of at least three years preceding the nomination. Evidence may be in the form of an anecdotal description of contributions to the profession demonstrating leadership qualities in a modern language programme.
HONOURARY MEMBERSHIP
Honourary membership may be awarded to recognize a person who, while not a member of the OMLTA/AOPLV, has rendered significant service to the spheres of interest of the Association.
THE DAVID STERN SHOLARSHIP
The David Stern Scholarship is designed to promote studies in modern language education. The Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association/Association ontarienne des professeurs de langues vivantes will provide an annual scholarship to an OMLTA/AOPLV member enrolled in graduate studies in Modern Languages at the Modern Language Centre (MLC) of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Applications are available by writing to OMLTA/AOPLV or MLC. The Selection Committee will be composed of two (2) members of the OMLTA/AOPLV Board of Directors, and the Director of the MLC or a designate.
HELEN G. MITCHELL AWARD
This award is to honour one graduating student from each Faculty of Education in the Province of Ontario who best demonstrates the attributes of a potentially outstanding Classical/FSL/International language teacher. Nominations must be submitted by the language instructor at the Faculty of Education of the respective nominee. The candidate demonstrates excellence in the academic program and the practicum. The recipient applies effective second language methodologies which lead to success in the classroom.
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