December 10, 2012: Spanish for Non-Spanish Speakers: Learn Spanish Through Reading Children’s Books (Part II)
Description: Have you wanted to improve your Spanish abilities but find yourself stuck in the same limited range of vocabulary? Work with Dr. Misha Cahnmann-Taylor on reading and writing in Spanish using authentic, inspiring children’s literature. Participants will learn to use L2 reading and writing strategies to enhance Spanish language acquisition and how to access and use high interest Spanish language literacy materials. From nursery rhymes to illustrated books for young children, participants in this course will learn how to use children’s materials to enhance their own Spanish language and support K-12 ESOL students’ emerging (bi) literacy. This workshop assumes participants have some novice-intermediate Spanish knowledge and/or have taken Part I.
Participants will:
- Experience creative practices for Spanish language acquisition (e.g. songs, movement, group work, reading circles, creative writing and dramatic play)
- Apply knowledge about second language learning to classroom instruction with ESOL students
- Learn how to find and use compelling children’s literature in Spanish for adult Spanish language learning
- Become role models for ALL students by continuing a lifelong, literacy-rich, language learning journey
All students will receive a certificate of completion.
Instructor: Dr. Melisa “Misha” Cahnmann-Taylor, Associate Professor of Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia; Featured Speaker at the 2012 Georgia TESOL Conference.
Cost: $100 (includes workshop materials, parking pass and refreshment break)
New Location: Aderhold Hall, Room 308, 110 Carlton Street, Athens GA 30602
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Click here to view the complete workshop flyer!
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