Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do college students participate?
A: Some take Language in Motion as a repeatable, one-credit, service-learning course. Others volunteer for the benefits to the themselves and others.
Q: How do you recruit student presenters and how many do you get?
A: Word-of-mouth, faculty recruitment, and announcements attract an average of 25-30 students each semester.
Q: Do the presenters get training before going into the schools?
A: There are five training workshops each semester. Teachers attend one to see sample activities and exchange information with presenters.
Q: This program could work well in our area. May we replicate your model?
A: Certainly. Language in Motion has materials to share with other colleges and universities that would like to implement the program. There will be also periodic replication workshops.