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Posted by Victoria Williams on January 30, 2016
The Berkeley World Language Project is on Day 4 of its 2015-16 professional development series. Teachers from as far away as Saint Helena and San Jose, and many places in between, are working on developing their skills as world language teachers in the school districts of Alamada, Contra Costa, Napa, and Solano counties. Participants in…
Posted by Victoria Williams on August 25, 2015
Teachers of World Languages, including teachers of English Learners and Heritage Languages, are invited to participate in the professional learning programs, Foundations of Effective Language Teaching 1, 2, or 3. The program will be offered on five Saturdays: September 26, October 24, December 5, 2015; and January 30, February 27, 2016. (An extra session is…
Posted by Victoria Williams on August 30, 2014
Teachers of World Languages, including teachers of English Learners and Heritage Languages, are invited to participate in the professional learning programs, Foundations of Effective Language Teaching I, 2, or 3. The program will be offered on five Saturdays: September 27, October 25, December 6, January 31, 2014, and February 28, 2015, from 8:00 am to…
Posted by Victoria Williams on April 16, 2014
Integrating 21st Century Technology to Enhance Communication (NEW CONTENT!) June 16, 17, and 18, 2104 *Cost: $180 per participant Using technology tools for engagement, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Whew! - Learn how to structure groups using tech tools to support student collaboration and engagement - Learn how to help students think critically and…
Posted by Victoria Williams on January 23, 2014
EBWLP Co-Director, Don Doehla, has written four pieces for The George Lucas Educational Foundation online publication and site, Edutopia. 4 Tools to Help Structure a Reflective Teaching Practice Why I Became a Connected Educator Using Project-Based Learning to Teach World Languages World Languages Forum—Comments World Languages Forum—Comments
Posted by Victoria Williams on July 3, 2013
Teachers of World Languages, including Heritage Language, are invited to participate in the professional learning programs, Foundations of Effective Language Teaching I and Foundations of Effective Language Teaching II. Applications may be accepted by fax or by mail. The program will be offered on five Saturdays: September 28, October 26, December 7, January 25, and…
Posted by Victoria Williams on July 3, 2013
Hello EBWLP participants! I hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing summer! My official retirement date as Director of the East Bay World Language Project was yesterday, June 30, as my husband I will be moving to our new home in Suttons Bay, Michigan later this summer. We’ve found a wonderful home on the…
Posted by Victoria Williams on February 1, 2013
Connecting Teachers and Students to World Languages March 16, April 20, and May 4, 2013 Saturdays, 8:30 - 3:30 Participants will: * develop and instructional unit incorporating the eight elements of PBL and California World Language Standards, with a focus on target language proficiency development in all three modes of communication, oral and written; *…
Posted by Victoria Williams on August 15, 2012
Teachers of World Languages and of English Language Learners are invited to participate in the professional learning programs, Foundations of Effective Language Teaching I and Foundations of Effective Language Teaching II. Applications are still being accepted by fax or by mail! The program will be offered on five Saturdays: September 29, October 20, December 1,…
Posted by Victoria Williams on February 24, 2012
World Language teachers and credential candidates are invited to participate in two professional development programs in June: “Integrating 21st Century Technology: Storytelling using Digital Tools” and “Leadership Skills Symposium: Developing Teacher Leaders.” The attached flyer gives additional details about the content of each program. The flyer and registration forms are available here: EBFLP_Flyer_applic._Lead_.__Tech_.2012_.pdf