Background
Wintergerst, Ann Charlotte was born on March 11, 1950 in Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany. Daughter of Martin and Charlotte Frieda Wintergerst. came to the United States, 1958.
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Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom links theory with experiential activities that will be helpful for use in teacher training or certificate programs. The goals of this book for the teacher educator are to expand cultural awareness, to acquire an in-depth understanding of what culture is and its relationship to language, and to comprehend and implement observations of cultural similarities and differences. Topics discussed in the book include: culture shock nonverbal communication societal roles pragmatics. A great in-service workshop text or teacher training programs.
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Series Editor: H. Douglas Brown Tips for Teaching Culture introduces English Language teachers to approaches they can use to build intercultural understanding. This practical reference book links specific techniques for teaching culture with contemporary research on intercultural communication. Topics covered include language, nonverbal communication, identity, culture shock, cross-cultural adjustment, traditional ways of teaching culture, education, and social responsibility. Features: • Concrete tips in each chapter provide teachers with helpful suggestions on how to build cultural awareness. • What the research says and What the teacher can do sections link pedagogical research with classroom techniques. • Voices from the Classroom anecdotes share teachers' cross-cultural experiences. • Classroom activities illustrate over 50 ways teachers can build intercultural understanding. • Photocopiable handouts for classroom activities can be used with minimal preparation. • Glossary provides concise definitions of commonly used terms about intercultural communication. The Tips for Teaching series covers topics of practical classroom-centered interest for English language teachers. Written in clearly comprehnesible terms, each book offers soundly conceived practical approaches to classroom instruction that are firmly grounded in current pedagogical research.
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Wintergerst, Ann Charlotte was born on March 11, 1950 in Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany. Daughter of Martin and Charlotte Frieda Wintergerst. came to the United States, 1958.
Bachelor summa cum laude, St. John's University, 1972. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1978. Master of Education, Columbia University, 1981.
Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1989.
Teaching fellow University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1972-1973. Language arts teacher Our Lady Miraculous Medal School, Ridgewood, New York, 1973-1981. Associate teacher Columbia University, New York City, 1978-1982.
From assistant professor to associate professor St. John's University, Queens, New York, 1981—2005, professor, since 2005, director English as Second Language, 1986—1991. Consultant Educational Testing Service, Oakland, California, 1989-1999, Board Regents New York State, Albany, 1992-1995, St. Martin's Press, New York City, 1993-1995, United Nations, New York City, 1994-1995, 96-97.Inst. International Education, since 2008.
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Member Democratic National Committee, Washington, since 1990. Member New York State Teachers English to Speakers Other Languages (officer, 1st vice president 1994-1995, president 1995-1996, immediate past president 1996-1997, James A. Lydon Distinguished Service award, 1998, Outstanding Teacher in Higher Education award 2003), New York State Council Languages (officer, president 1988-1990), International Teachers English to Speakers Other Languages (higher education chair 1993-1994, officer).