PROFESSIONAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS
National
Altstaedter, L. L. & Shrum, J. L. Thematic planning in the AP literature class. Paper to be presented at the Advanced Placement Annual Conference. Lake Buena Vista, FL. July 14, 2006. Anticipated audience of 70 persons.
Shrum, J. L. & Glisan, E. W. Preparing Teachers Worth Celebrating: An NCATE Approach through Teacher’s Handbook. Paper presented at Annual Meeting of The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Chicago, IL. Nov. 20, 2004. 55 attendees.
Shrum, J. L., Fu, I. P., Robinson, S. D., Vitullo, M. Web space in your classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. Washington, D.C. Nov. 17, 2001. 37 persons.
Shrum, J. L., & Glisan, E. W. Teaching interactive listening. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. Anaheim, CA, Nov. 19, 1995. 50 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Ruiz-Funes, M., & Rorrer, B.B. Opportunities to learn: Looking through three lenses. Paper presented at annual meeting of the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. New York, NY, Nov. 21, 1989. 100 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Combining qualitative research methods and traditional classroom observation techniques: The ROSLI experience. Invited address at Wait-Time Conference. Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, Feb. 28- Mar. 1, 1988. (Invited).
Crumwell, S. E. & Shrum, J. L. What's going on here? Opportunities to learn in a FLES classroom. Paper presented at annual meeting of American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. Dallas, TX, Nov. 19, 1986.
Shrum, J. L. Evaluation design for a revitalized foreign language program in the elementary school. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. New York, NY, Nov. 18, 1985.
Eisenhart, M., & Shrum, J. L. Teaching as a complex belief system: Implications for understanding teachers and educational reform, paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL, Apr. 13, 1985.
Shrum, J. L. Wait-time and meaning: The nature of oral discourse in second language classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. Chicago, IL, Nov. 19, 1984.
Shrum, J. L. What are we about: Report of the Montgomery County Collaborative Group. Invited panelist, annual meeting of the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages. Chicago, IL, Nov. 18, 1984.
Shrum, J. L. Classroom time: How is it used? Paper presented at the annual meeting of American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages. San Francisco, CA, Nov. 19, 1983.
Shrum, J. L. The application of the Observational System for Instructional Analysis to the second language classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages. Boston, MA, Nov. 20, 1980.
Regional
Calvera, E. C. & Shrum, J. L. Web-enhanced modules for foreign language learning. Paper presented at the Northeast Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages, Apr. 10, 1999, 35 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Rorrer, B. B. Is the story still the same? A fifteen-year perspective on a teacher’s professional story. Presented at the Northeast Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages, Apr. 17, 1998, 7 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Rorrer, B. B., Stapleton, I. R. & DeLuca, N. The Communication goal area: Daily classroom implications. Presented at the Northeast Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages, Apr. 4, 1997, 50 persons.
Shrum, J. L., & Glisan, E. W. An interactive approach to teaching listening. Paper presented at Northeast Conference on Teaching Foreign Languages. New York, NY, Apr. 1995, 60 persons.
Klopp, S., Stevens, B., & Shrum, J. L. Developing and implementing a short-term intensive English/American culture and civilization course for Japanese undergraduates at the intermediate level of ESL. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Ohio Modern Language Teachers Association. Columbus, OH, Mar. 1982.
Klopp, S., Stevens, B., & Shrum, J. L. Development of a sister institution relationship with a focus on the first link: An intensive summer language and culture course.Workshop at the Ohio Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Conference. Otterbein College, Westerville, OH, Apr. 1982.
Carlson, P., Shrum, J. L. & Swassing, R. Color Category Range Assessment as a Means to Identify Giftedness Among Hispanics. Paper presented at Fifth Symposium on Spanish and Portuguese Bilingualism. Amherst, MA, Nov. 1981.
Heilenman, K., & Shrum, J. L. Foreign language camps at Virginia Tech. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Conference on Language Teaching. Atlanta, GA, Oct. 1981.
State
Shrum, J. L. & Medley, F. Jr. Me and you and a dog named Boo. Keynote forum presented at annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia, Richmond, VA, October 15, 2005, 150 persons.
Shrum, J. L. & Medley, F. Jr. Getting in gear professionally. Keynote workshop presented at annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia, Richmond, VA, October 15, 2005, 150 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Current Theory and Practice in Contextualized Second Language Education in the United States. Workshop presented for Korean teachers of ESL at Sweetbriar College, October 6, 2004. 30 participants
Shrum, J. L., Tilley-Lubbs, G., & Travieso-Parker, L. Burning Questions: Foreign Language Teachers and Researchers Team up for Answers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia, Richmond, VA, October 25, 2002. 12 persons
Shrum, J. L., Seeber, C. & Rorrer, B. B., Saunders, S. Foreign language standards at work: Daily classroom implications. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia, Nov. 2, 1996, 25 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Teaching reading using the interactive model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Richmond, VA, Oct. 19, 1994.
Shrum, J. L., Lluch, M. L., & Jordahl, P. Children learning languages: Elementary Language Fundamentals (ELF). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Roanoke, VA, Apr. 1991. 3 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Lluch, M. L. & Jordahl, P. The ELF Program for elementary school children. Paper presented at the Virginia Foreign Language Supervisors' Conference. Roanoke, VA, Oct. 1990. 75 persons.
Shrum, J. L. & Lluch, M. L. The foreign language camps at Virginia Tech. Paper presented at the Virginia Foreign Language Supervisors' Conference. Richmond, VA, Oct. 1989. 8 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Programs at Virginia Tech designed for high school teachers. Invited paper at Virginia Supervisors' Conference. Richmond, VA, Oct. 15, 1989. 100 persons. Also served as invited moderator for this panel.
Shrum, J. L. Teaching linguistically gifted learners in the regular second language classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Roanoke, VA, Oct. 1987, 25 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Terry, R., & Brooks, F. Opportunities to learn in second language classroom: Research, practice, and proficiency. Panel organized and paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Richmond, VA, Oct. 1986. My role: organizer of the session, and presenter of a paper entitled Reflections on opportunities to learn in second language classrooms: Some typical activities.
Shrum, J. L. & Eiss, N. Virginia plan and regulations for the gifted. Paper presented at the Annual State Conference for Supervisors. Roanoke, VA, Mar. 1985.
Shrum, J. L. Secondary programs for the gifted. Paper presented at the Regional Conference of Virginia Association for the Education of the Gifted. Lebanon, VA, Oct. 1984.
Shrum, J. L., Doswald, H. K., Gardiner, P. & Robinson, R. School/College collaboration: A Model. Invited panel, Foreign Language Supervisors’ Conference. Roanoke, VA, Oct.1984.
Shrum, J. L. The 1983 Governor's School for the Gifted. Paper presented at the Regional Conference of Virginia Association for Education of the Gifted. Richmond, VA, May 1984.
Shrum, J. L. & Doswald, H. K. Foreign language collaborative groups. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Harrisonburg, VA, Apr. 1984.
Shrum, J. L. & LeVan, J. R. Is there life after Spanish III? -- Some strategies for teaching third- and fourth-year second-language students. Invited paper presented at the Southern Conference on Language Teaching. Richmond, VA, Oct. 1982.
Heilenman, L. K. & Shrum, J. L. Foreign language camps: Our way. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Roanoke, VA, Oct. 1981.
Shrum, J. L. Does modality make a difference? The Ohio Modern Language Teachers Association. Columbus, OH, 1981.
Local
Shrum, J. L. Diversity panel: Casting the widest net. Presentation for faculty and upper-level adminstrators at Virginia Tech, October 31, 2001, 65 persons.
Shrum J. L. El uso de materiales auténticos. Workshop presented via Distance Learning technology for teachers of Montgomery, Floyd, and Fairfax Counties, as part of a ReachOUT grant, Blacksburg, VA. Apr. 25, 1998, 16 persons.
Shrum J. L. Using authentic materials. Workshop presented as part of the grant from the Center for Innovative Learning, Blacksburg, VA. Jan. 31, 1998, 13 persons.
Shrum, J. L. & Vecellio-Underwood, R. Standards and classroom implications. Workshop for Montgomery County VA foreign language teachers, VA, Nov. 4, 1996, 15 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Calvera E. & Stapleton, I. R. Design and use of portfolios in Spanish Classrooms. Paper presented at the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Portfolio Event, Sept. 13, 1996, 10 persons.
Vecellio-Underwood, R., McGrath, C. & Shrum. J. L. (consultant) Practicum for teaching Spanish to elementary school children. Giles County Schools, Sept. 13, 1996.
Shrum, J. L., Calvera, E. & Vecellio-Underwood, R. Teaching interactively. Workshop for foreign language teachers from Wythe, Smyth, and Bland Counties, March 7, 1996, 25 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Foreign Language and ESL Standards: What do they mean for teachers? Workshop for Roanoke City Schools foreign language and ESL teachers, May 5, 1996, 150 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Teaching interactively with national standards. Workshop presented to language educators at Radford University. Radford, VA, Jan. 15, 1996. 12 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Interactive listening . Workshop presented to language educators at Radford University. Radford, VA, Nov. 16, 1994. 12 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Proficiency-Oriented instruction at Virginia Tech. Panelist for the FLAVA Forum at the annual meeting of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia. Richmond, VA, Oct. 19, 1994. (Invited)
Shrum, J. L., Lopez, S., & Stapleton, I. R. Teaching elementary school Spanish. Workshop presented to Carroll County elementary school teachers. Hillsville, VA, Sept. 24, 1994. 132 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Whole -language approaches to teaching foreign languages. Workshop presented to language educators at Radford University. Radford, VA, Jan. 12, 1994. 15 persons.
Shrum, J. L., Kraft, B., & Lluch, M. Teaching elementary school Spanish. Workshop presented for Carroll County elementary school teachers. Hillsville, VA, Sept. 18, 1993.
Shrum, J. L. Case study of a Spanish teacher: Opportunities to learn. Paper presented at Works-in-Progress Meeting of the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures. Blacksburg, VA, Apr. 16, 1989. 10 persons.
Shrum, J. L. & Lluch, M. L. Teaching Spanish to young children: Elementary Language Fundamentals (ELF). 2-day workshop for elementary school teachers from Roanoke County, Roanoke City, and Salem City Schools. Blacksburg, VA, Aug. 23-24, 1989. My role: principal presenter and coordinator. 75 persons.
Shrum, J. L. Case study of a Spanish teacher: Opportunities to learn. Paper presented at Research Exchange Day for College of Education at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Mar. 12, 1989. 30 persons.
Shrum, J. L. A language learner's delight. Keynote address to open Foreign Language Week: Blacksburg High School. Blacksburg, VA, Mar. 7, 1988.
Lewis, M. A. & Shrum, J. L. What does it mean to think like a teacher? Paper presented at College of Education Research Exchange Day. Blacksburg, VA, Feb. 1986.
Shrum, J. L. & Coffman, D. E. Opportunities to learn: two "new" strategies for teaching second languages. Workshop for foreign language teachers from Montgomery County, VA. Jan. 18, 1986.
Shrum, J. L. Evaluation of foreign language software. Southwest User's Group Microcomputer Conference. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, May 8, 1983.
Shrum, J. L. A descriptive study of wait-time in high school Spanish and French classes. Paper presented at the Research and Evaluation Colloquium Series. Blacksburg, VA, Apr. 20, 1983.