It’s
been a busy &
blessed summer!
Here’s what I’ve been up to.
Dissertation
Writing:
I’ve
been working
diligently on my dissertation “Choctaw Tribal School Instructional Aides’
Perceptions of Preparedness for Implementing Choctaw Language Materials in
Elementary Classrooms.” I’m reading books about Native American and Choctaw
history, language revitalization, and early childhood language learning
pedagogy. In addition, I am analyzing data gathered during trips to Choctaw language
classes during the spring semester.
My
hope is that my dissertation will provide insight for the Tribal Language
Program staff as they continue to write and develop the Choctaw language
curriculum and teacher training.
I
am continuing my partnership with the Choctaw Tribal Language Program. I’m
helping in any way that I can with the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of different programs for the Choctaw Language Instructors.
Mission
Team Visit:
In July a
mission team from Otterbein UB Church in Greencastle, PA visited Choctaw, MS to
serve with Corinth Baptist Church in the Tucker Community. Corinth Baptist
Church has asked for help preparing the building site for their new church
building.
The
team, in partnership with Hope Indian Baptist Church hosted a concert called
Rockin’ the Rez. Holding a concert has been a dream of Leonard’s for many
years. Groups from Pennsylvania and Mississippi performed. Pastor Reinhart from
the Mennonite Church shared a short message and Chief Anderson shared
an opening prayer.
Upcoming
Events:
Fall
2015 semester - I
hope to defend my dissertation and graduate from Jackson State University in
December 2015. Please pray that God will give me supernatural wisdom and
insight as I analyze data. Please pray for my dissertation committee.
I am
guiding students in one eight-week online class for JSU – EDCI 220 Teaching and
Learning Styles for Young Children
October
2015 – SIL North
America’s retreat in Bellingham, Washington.
Would
you like to be part of my ministry team?
Please send tax
deductible donations to:
Wycliffe Bible
Translators, Inc.
PO Box 628200 •
Orlando, FL 32862
*Enclose a note
that says “Gift for the ministry of Abigail Farmer. Account #285943”
Call
1-800-WYCLIFFE
