Workshop: "Diversity and the World Languages Classroom"

Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dansbury Building, Lower Lounge

How is diversity relevant to foreign language educators? Find out
during this one-day workshop at East Stroudsburg University. Dr. Martha Bigelow (University of Minnesota’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction) will apply her own K-16 teaching experiences and current research to lead the day’s activities. Topics to be addressed include: cultural inventories, notions of diversity (ethnic, linguistic, cultural, etc.), effective classroom activities and appropriate teaching materials for recognizing and promoting diversity, and more.

For any questions or to reserve your place, please contact Dr. Paul Creamer at pcreamer@po-box.esu.edu or (570) 422-3318. The $15 fee covers all materials and a professionally catered lunch.  Space is limited, and registration will close on Wednesday, September 15, 2009.

Five Pennsylvania Act 48 hours will be awarded. New Jersey credit hours are accepted by many districts.

This event is generously supported by the Office of the Provost and the Deans of Arts & Sciences and Education.