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 3:30 pm at the Berkeley Language Center, B-40 Dwinelle Hall, on the UC Berkeley campus. Applications are due September 12, 2014, and payment by September 19.
Foundations 1: World Languages and Common Core Literacy (no prerequisite)
Do you want to . . .
* Know how World Languages contribute to Common Core success?
* Enhance the use of the target language in your daily lessons?
* Build a toolbox of strategies to engage all students?
* Explore how the latest research is transforming World Language teaching?
* Collaborate with your World Language colleagues?
Click here to download the flyer for Foundations 1.
Foundations 2: Building Thematic Units for World Languages and Common Core Literacy (Foundations 1 required)
Theme for 2014-15: Out of Africa
* Advocate for World Languages for the Common Core
* Instruct in the target language using authentic resources
* Create real-world, culturally relevant thematic units
* Infuse tech tools to engage all students
The flyer for Foundations 2 is here.
Foundations 3: Extending Thematic Units for World Languages and Common Core Literacy (Foundations 2 required)
Theme for 2014-15: Out of Africa
* Leverage advocacy for World Languages for the Common Core
* Increase instruction in the target language using authentic resources
* Embed real-world, culturally relevant resources in thematic units
* Infuse diverse tech tools to engage all students
* Expand leadership and presentational skills
The Foundations 3 flyer is here.
The cost for each course is $300.
Credit: 2 semester units available through UC Extension for an additional cost of $250.
Since our programs are authorized by the State and Federal Governments, you may wish to request funds for Common Core professional development, or Title I (Disadvantaged Learners), Title II-Part A (Professional Development), or Title III (English Learners).
The application deadline is September 12, 2014, and payment is due by September 19, 2014.
Registration, program descriptions, and application are at the Berkeley World Language Project website.
For registration questions, please email Victoria Williams at ebworld@berkeley.edu or phone (510) 877-4002 x19. For all other questions, please email BWLP Site Co-Directors Nancy Salsig (n-salsig@berkeley.edu) and Don Doehla (dm_doehla@berkeley.edu). You may also reach them by phone at (510) 877-4002 x15.