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SUMMARY:Understanding Wisdom and Worldviews of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:CASLT CoLab PLC: Journey of Transformation Series\nIn response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action\, many language teachers recognized the importance of decolonizing and Indigenizing their classrooms. In 2022\, CASLT secured funding from the Government of Canada to develop community-building events and a series of professional learning courses for the CASLT CoLab. These courses will explore strategies for decolonizing and Indigenizing second and additional language pedagogy and highlight the transformative journey of unlearning (decolonization)\, learning (Indigenization)\, and relearning (reconciliation). \nAs part of this project\, we’re thrilled to introduce our new virtual series of professional learning community (PLC) events: the Journey of Transformation series. A PLC is a group or network of educators engaging in collaborative and ongoing learning experiences to improve their teaching practices and student outcomes. PLCs are characterized by collaboration\, shared goals\, reflective practice\, mutual support\, and accountability. \nAs part of our Journey of Transformation project\, we invite you to take part in these gatherings where you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn about the content and objectives of the courses.\nEngage in open discussions to ask questions\, share ideas\, and exchange experiences with like-minded educators.\nExplore the transformative potential of decolonizing and Indigenizing language pedagogy in your teaching practice.\nConnect with a community of educators dedicated to fostering inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environments.\nJoin us on a journey towards educational transformation.\n\nUnderstanding Wisdom and Worldviews of Indigenous Peoples\nJoin us for the third gathering in our Journey of Transformation series\, which focuses on understanding the wisdom and worldviews of Indigenous peoples. The facilitators will guide participants through varying facets of reconciliation and the relationship between language and the land as a holistic\, circular web of knowing and being. The event begins with an exclusive sneak peek into the course content and structure. Join us to learn how the course provides foundational knowledge using video resources as well as historical and sociological texts\, highlighting the transformative journey of unlearning (decolonization)\, learning (Indigenization)\, and relearning (reconciliation). Gleaning an understanding of worldviews and history will begin to build the foundation needed to create positive and productive relationships with Elders and Indigenous communities. Be ready to engage in meaningful discussions\, share your thoughts\, and build lasting connections with fellow participants.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/understanding-wisdom-worldviews-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Finding\, Evaluating\, and Creating Resources for FSL Programs
DESCRIPTION:Course Details\nSchedule and Format\n12 lessons over 6 weeks that blend theory and practice: \n\nAsynchronous tâche de préparation for each lesson (approx. 30 mins)\nSynchronous 60-minute class on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, 7–8 p.m. EST (Zoom)\nReflection and professional dialogue with other course participants are integral to the course\nEmphasis will be placed on the multitude of authentic\, free\, fiction and non-fiction resources of various genres developed by non-profit organizations in Canada and worldwide\, as well as picture books and informative texts published by authors that reflect a wide range of diverse lived experiences\n\nFirst class: January 16\, 2024 \nLast class: February 22\, 2024 \nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\nRegistration Type\nRate\n\n\nCASLT Member\n$120 + tax\n\n\nNon-member*\n$180 + tax\n\n\n\n*Includes a one-year CASLT membership. \nCourse Completion\nAll participants who finish the course successfully will receive a certificate of completion. \nParticipant Profile\nTeachers of K–12 Core\, Intensive/Extended\, or French Immersion programs across Canada \nLanguage of the Course\nThis course is taught using a bilingual approach. The course content will be presented in English\, and participants may engage with coursework and discussions in English or French. \nInstructional Approach\n\nEach synchronous class will be taught using the activer–acquérir–ancrer model\nAn inquiry-based model with guiding questions will be used\nA variety of formats to support learning\, as appropriate to the task\, is encouraged\n\nCourse Description\nIn this course\, participants will explore strategies and considerations for effective resource selection and creation in French as a Second Language (FSL) programs. The content is adaptable to K–12 teachers of Core/Basic French\, Intensive/Extended French\, and/or French Immersion programs across Canada. Using principles of equity and inclusion as a foundation for critical analysis and resource design\, we will use an inquiry-based model to explore three overall guiding questions: \n\nWhat role does effective\, equitable resource selection/creation play in students’ academic achievement and well-being in FSL programs?\nWhat is the relationship between resource selection/creation and language proficiency frameworks and approaches (e.g.\, the CEFR and the Action-Oriented Approach)?\nHow does effective\, equitable resource selection/creation support an inclusive\, differentiated approach to language learning that fosters collaboration\, curiosity\, joy\, and independence?\n\nParticipants will engage in both synchronous and asynchronous tasks that promote interaction and reflection. \nPlease note that the course will focus primarily on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Action-Oriented Approach (AOA)\, but the principles are also applicable to other frameworks and approaches. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of this 12-lesson course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand some of the principles\, frameworks\, and tools that guide resource selection and creation in FSL programs\nDevelop familiarity with many readily available\, high-quality\, engaging\, relevant print and digital resources that support student learning\, engagement\, and well-being in FSL programs\nCritically analyze and create resources that foster equity\, inclusion\, collaboration\, curiosity\, joy\, and independence in FSL classrooms\n\nCourse Overview\n\n\n\nLesson\nGuiding Questions\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n1\nHow do our personal and diverse identities\, lived experiences\, interests and viewpoints influence our practices related to resource selection in FSL programs? \nHow might the principles of Culturally Relevant & Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) guide our work in this area?\nCo-create our virtual professional learning community \nExplore the intersectionality and impact of personal identity and lived experience with professional practice related to resource selection \nIdentify some practices to stop\, start\, and continue based on their impact related to equity\, decolonization\, anti-racism\, and anti-oppression \nReflect on personal experiences with resources in FSL programs\n\n\n2\nHow do the guiding principles of decolonization\, equity\, anti-racism\, and anti-oppression ground our work in resource selection and creation?\nDevelop a common understanding of some principles of decolonization\, equity\, anti-racism\, and anti-oppression as they relate to resource selection and creation \nDeepen our ability to assess bias and problematic representations\n\n\n3\nWhat is Culturally Relevant & Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP)? \nHow does it guide us to keep learner identity and lived experience at the centre of our work of resource selection and creation? \nHow does CRRP help to ensure relevance and engagement?\nDevelop a common understanding of CRRP and its critical role in resource selection and creation \nDeepen our ability to assess the relevance of resources as related to diverse learner identities and lived experiences\n\n\n4\nWhat is the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)? What is the Action-Oriented Approach (AOA)? \nHow do they guide us to keep learner identities and lived experiences at the centre of our work of resource selection and creation? \nHow do the CEFR and the AOA help ensure relevance and engagement?\nDevelop a common understanding of the CEFR and the AOA and their critical role in resource selection and creation \nDeepen our ability to assess the relevance of resources as related to how they support language learning goals and provincial/territorial curricula\n\n\n5\nWhat tools and strategies can be used to support equitable\, intentional\, purposeful resource selection and creation in FSL programs?\nExplore resource selection in action (sample school board tools to support resource selection and creation) \nCreate a personal resource selection tool (in line with participants’ school board guidelines/tools\, if applicable)\n\n\n6\nHow can authentic\, relevant\, engaging print and digital resources enhance student achievement and well-being in FSL programs? (Part one)\nExplore some high-quality\, widely available print resources in French (e.g.\, books\, websites\, blogs\, short stories\, poetry\, song lyrics\, etc.) \nExplore some high-quality\, widely available audio and audiovisual resources in French (e.g.\, videos\, films\, audiobooks\, podcasts\, recordings\, songs\, etc.) \nCritically analyze how some print\, audio\, and audiovisual resources reflect CRRP principles and provide opportunities for AOA language learning\n\n\n7\nHow can authentic\, relevant\, engaging print and digital resources enhance student achievement and well-being in FSL programs? (Part two\, using different resources)\nExplore some high-quality\, widely available print resources in French (e.g.\, books\, websites\, blogs\, short stories\, poetry\, song lyrics\, etc.) \nExplore some high-quality\, widely available audio and audiovisual resources in French (e.g.\, videos\, films\, audiobooks\, podcasts\, recordings\, songs\, etc.) \nCritically analyze how some print\, audio\, and audiovisual resources reflect CRRP principles and provide opportunities for AOA language learning\n\n\n8\nWhat is the role of interactive tech tools in 21st century FSL classrooms? \nWhat is the Substitution-Augmentation-Modification-Redefinition (SAMR) model?\nDevelop an understanding of the SAMR model of technology integration \nExplore some examples of technology tools and how they can foster inclusion\, creativity\, engagement\, and language acquisition in FSL programs\n\n\n9\nHow do our personal and diverse identities\, lived experiences\, interests\, and viewpoints influence our practices of resource selection and creation in FSL programs? \nHow might our knowledge of learning styles and CRRP principles guide our work in this area?\nExplore the intersectionality and impact of personal identity and lived experiences with professional practice related to resource creation (assessing our own biases/preferences and impact on the tools we choose to learn\, use\, and create) \nIdentify some practices to stop\, start\, and continue based on the purpose of the resource and its relation to the CEFR\, local curriculum\, and needs of additional language learners (versus Francophone students) \nReflect on personal experiences with resources in FSL programs\n\n\n10\nWhen creating resources\, how might the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles foster a culture of inclusion and enhance learning for all students?\nDeepen our understanding of UDL \nExplore how UDL principles support designing effective resources that allow for multiple means of expression\, engagement\, and representation \nExplore considerations regarding the accessibility of resources\n\n\n11\nHow might Differentiated Instruction (DI) enhance the creation and effectiveness of resources in FSL programs to support and engage all learners?\nExplore differentiation structures for effectively co-creating learning experiences and resources with learners \n·       Choice board \n·       Role\, Audience\, Format\, Topic (RAFT) \n·       Cube\n\n\n12\nHow have my resource selection thinking and practices evolved during this course? \nWhat are my next moves?\nIdentify and affirm key learning from the course \nAddress any lingering questions \nIdentify next steps for transforming practice\, professional learning\, and sharing
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/finding-evaluating-creating-resources-fsl/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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SUMMARY:Balancing Constraints with Possibilities: Overcoming Time and Access Barriers in FSL
DESCRIPTION:CASLT FSL Research Exchange\nJoin us for the second installment of the CASLT FSL Research Exchange\, a virtual platform dedicated to advancing French as a Second Language (FSL) education. Building on the success of our inaugural session\, we will delve deeper into the critical challenges facing FSL educators. \nJoin us on a journey through FSL teacher preparation and ongoing professional learning as we draw insights from our recently published report\, Identifying Requirements and Gaps in French as a Second Language (FSL) Teacher Education: Recommendations and Guidelines. In this session\, we will explore Gap #2: Time and Access\, which highlights FSL educators’ challenges in accessing opportunities for professional learning and linguistic development due to a lack of time and resources. \nBalancing Constraints with Possibilities: Overcoming Time and Access Barriers in FSL\nFeatured Presenter: Dr. Callie Mady (Professor\, Nipissing University) \nDr. Callie Mady will guide us through an examination of the time- and access-related hurdles faced by FSL teachers at different stages of their careers. Drawing on her extensive research and expertise\, Dr. Mady will highlight important factors to keep in mind when contemplating potential solutions to overcome this perennial challenge in the FSL field. \nResearch Exchange Agenda\nWelcome and Introductions \nOur facilitators will introduce the featured presenter and set the stage for an enriching exchange of ideas. \nFeatured Presenter \nDelve into the theme with our featured presenter\, who will share insights\, make connections to relevant research\, and push our thinking outside the box. Our featured presenters bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from extensive work in FSL/additional language education. \nGuided Discussion: Opportunities for Collaboration and Building Bridges in Research \nExplore guiding questions and share your thoughts\, experiences\, and ideas. Discover opportunities to connect and collaborate on research- and practice-oriented projects to make a meaningful impact on FSL education. \nWhy Attend?\nConnect with peers: Engage with fellow researchers who share your passion for FSL education and are dedicated to advancing the field in meaningful ways. \nThink outside the box: Explore new and innovative ways of shifting the conversation about FSL education in Canada. \nFind opportunities to collaborate: Discover potential research partners and avenues for impactful projects. \nJoin us for an hour of exploration and collaboration and find a community striving for innovation in FSL. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue that aims to reshape FSL education by tackling the issues of time and access.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/caslt-fsl-research-exchange-gap-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other
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SUMMARY:Beyond Words: Fostering Social-Emotional Learning in the Language Classroom (English)
DESCRIPTION:Social-emotional learning (SEL) purposefully develops students’ social and emotional competencies and supports the development of their executive functioning skills. Executive functioning includes “a set of cognitive skills that are important for the conscious and effortful control of thoughts\, actions\, and behaviors” (Chung et al.\, 2022). How can you develop these in the context of the language classroom? \nDeveloping a classroom environment that provides space for students to check in at the beginning of class by reflecting and assessing their emotional state helps them determine their best way to learn and acquire the additional language. Effective routines can provide consistency\, stability\, and greater learner autonomy. Meeting the social and emotional needs of your students means that they can learn to maintain low affective filters\, which helps motivate them to acquire language and develop their additional language competencies. \nParticipants will learn from a blend of research-based evidence and a variety of practical teaching strategies and routines help them meet the needs of all students. The strategies shared in this workshop will be presented in a French context but can be translated and applied to any language. \nReference\nChung\, K. K. H.\, Li\, X.\, Lam\, C. B.\, Fung\, W. K.\, & Liu\, C. (2022). What predicts first‐ and second‐language difficulties? Testing language and executive functioning skills as correlates. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice\, 37(2)\, 85–99. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12275
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20240122/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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SUMMARY:Beyond Words: Fostering Social-Emotional Learning in the Language Classroom (French)
DESCRIPTION:Social-emotional learning (SEL) purposefully develops students’ social and emotional competencies and supports the development of their executive functioning skills. Executive functioning includes “a set of cognitive skills that are important for the conscious and effortful control of thoughts\, actions\, and behaviors” (Chung et al.\, 2022). How can you develop these in the context of the language classroom? \nDeveloping a classroom environment that provides space for students to check in at the beginning of class by reflecting and assessing their emotional state helps them determine their best way to learn and acquire the additional language. Effective routines can provide consistency\, stability\, and greater learner autonomy. Meeting the social and emotional needs of your students means that they can learn to maintain low affective filters\, which helps motivate them to acquire language and develop their additional language competencies. \nParticipants will learn from a blend of research-based evidence and a variety of practical teaching strategies and routines help them meet the needs of all students. The strategies shared in this workshop will be presented in a French context but can be translated and applied to any language. \nReference\nChung\, K. K. H.\, Li\, X.\, Lam\, C. B.\, Fung\, W. K.\, & Liu\, C. (2022). What predicts first‐ and second‐language difficulties? Testing language and executive functioning skills as correlates. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice\, 37(2)\, 85–99. https://doi.org/10.1111/ldrp.12275
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/opl-20240224/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240131T190000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Our Community Session 3: Breathe\, Speak\, Act: Introduction to Drama with Théâtre la Seizième
DESCRIPTION:FSL Fundamentals: Strengthening our Community\nVIRTUAL COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS\nThe main goal of this virtual event series is to strengthen our community through participation in hands-on learning activities that will develop a sense of belonging to a network of French as an additional language teachers. Through a series of five sessions between fall 2023 and spring 2024\, we will discover cultural elements specific to the French-speaking world. Each session will be interactive\, allowing you to learn about a cultural theme through experiences. You will be able to transfer what you’ve learned to your classroom or simply take advantage of these moments to relax. \nWe work so hard to meet our students’ needs that we sometimes forget to consider our own emotional needs. Take some time to have fun while making connections\, speaking French\, and developing your intercultural skills in a relaxed environment. \nSESSION 3: Breathe\, Speak\, Act: Introduction to Drama with Théâtre la Seizième\nIn this session\, we will explore theatre and drama techniques to equip you with new “tools” to explore in the classroom with your students in a fun\, relaxed setting. We’ll offer a warm-up based on breathing and relaxation\, followed by a physical warm-up and some introductory drama and theatre exercises and games. Looking forward to creating together! \nEquipment: \n\nIf possible\, a quiet place with room to move around\nA common object such as a cup or ladle (preferably plastic\, non-breakable)\n\nAbout Théâtre la Seizième\nSince 1974\, La Seizième\, British Columbia’s leading French-language professional theater company\, has contributed to the richness and diversity of the performing arts through its creation\, production\, presentation\, and touring activities. By offering powerful experiences that reflect the best of francophone performing arts from here and abroad\, it seeks to inspire\, enrich\, and bring together diverse audiences. \nProgramming includes a season for the general public\, a youth season\, a series of drama workshops in schools\, and a training\, resourcing\, and dramaturgical development program for performing artists.
URL:https://www.caslt.org/en/event/strengthening-our-community-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other
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