March 20-30, 2008/ June 26-July 5,2008
Seventy two professional development hours
Creative Bridges for Language Learning is offering a unique hands-on/theory
immersion program; fun-filled with unlimited exposure to language and culture, on a variety of topics of interest that embrace
every one of the aspects related to the Argentinean / Latino / Spanish culture such as: Literature, Art, History, Music,
Dance, Theater, and Films; beneficial to Spanish Educators at every level.
It is designed to enhance teaching practices.
Participants will learn innovative teaching strategies and how to create dynamic lessons that incorporate authentic culture into daily
instruction based on their experiences. We will create DVDs with those incredible experiences
Seventy two professional development hours Three college credits
Creative Bridges for Language Learning
www.spanishimmersionargentina.org
(609) 895-2981
Creativebridges@aol.com
Creativebridgesinstitute@yahoo.com
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Creative Bridges Institute 5 hours: $1,000.00 (plus travel and lodging) Creative Ideas for Language
Learning: This hands on activity based/multimedia presentation will outline and model a wide range of lesson planning ideas. It is
based on the fact that the performing arts are wonderful instruments for language instruction since they incorporate different learning
styles and intelligence types When students have multiple choices in ways to demonstrate their knowledge, the evidence of their learning
is more accurate therefore, they became lifelong learners. Let's Dance our Story or Spanish is Alive!!! This Presentation will give
teachers the opportunity to explore, appreciate and learn a different approach to teach a language that students will never forget.
This program has been carefully crafted to enrich every school curriculum. Liliana creates her innovative and interactive workshop
by combining storytelling, dance, drama and music in a very unique manner. She uses her good sense of humor, creativity and liveliness
to transport teachers in an innovative educational journey. TOTAL Immersion Program This hands-on/theory workshop aimed at improving
teacher practice, in which participant will develop skills to incorporate a variety of language concepts into topics that are useful,
interesting, fun, worthy of study, and that gives students a reason to use the language. The program will help the participants define
the best possible practices of teaching and thinking in language instruction, providing eight different potential pathways to learning;
engaging the whole person in verbal and nonverbal multi-sensory ways of self-expression and communication. Creative thematic Units This session is designed to familiarize participants with examples of creative thematic curricula that will allow them to incorporate
a variety of language concepts into topics that are useful, interesting, fun, worthy of study, and that gives students a reason to
use the language. The presenters will give a rationale for organizing instruction thematically. Whole class, whole drama This hand
on activity based presentation will outline and model a wide range of lesson planning ideas. It is based on the fact
that the drama is a wonderful instrument for language instruction since they incorporate different learning styles and intelligence
types. By using these elements the class teacher of a second language can help students to find expression for their thoughts, opinions,
reflections and perceptions. Is not just reenactment of what is known the students make decisions that influence the direction of
the drama and they are given ownership, with the ideas being used to develop the drama. Total Spanish Immersion Program: We bring We offer stimulating seminars in a Spanish-speaking environment for Spanish educators , on a variety of topics
of interest to teachers who want to bring the culture of Spanish is Alive! Celebrate the Year of the languages!! Liliana Attar
will carry your students into a magical and unforgettable world of arts, culture and enjoyment! Liliana creates her wonderful and
interactive performances by combining storytelling, dance, drama and music in a very unique manner. She uses her good sense of humor,
creativity and liveliness to transport students and teachers in a cultural journey. These programs have been carefully crafted to
enrich every school curriculum. Each program gives students and teachers the opportunity to explore the methodology, appreciate, and
acknowledge the language, arts and culture of For k-6 grade, the program is 45 minute long, typical audience is 250-300. One performance: $500.00- Back to Back: $900:00 Artist-in-Residence program:
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