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Teachers' Workshop Program

Winter 2010
Friday, March 26, from 5:30–8:30pm [more info]

Spring 2010
Friday, April 30, from 5:30–8:30pm
Friday, May 28, from 5:30–8:30pm
Friday, June 18, from 5:30–8:30pm
Individual workshop details will be announced in April.

Course Code: WKTEACH
Venue: Tinker Auditorium
Price: $20 per workshop / $15 for FIAF Members

About the Program

"Le fait d'être à l'Alliance avec d'autres professeurs de FLE a été un grand plaisir. Depuis 5 ans à NY, c'est la première fois que j'ai l'occasion d'une rencontre comme celle-ci. Merci !"
— Jose Eduardo Vasconcellos Guimaraes

Under the guidance of certified native-speaking educators, current and future French teachers improve their instruction of French to primary students, secondary students, and adults. These affordable workshops offer teachers the opportunity to learn practical strategies, share experiences, and develop specific pedagogical skills that are easily incorporated into existing lesson plans. Using state-of-the-art equipment, participants may experiment with alternative teaching methods that enhance their current programs and speak to their technology-forward students.

Each workshop concludes with an informal wine and cheese gathering, an excellent opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues.

Winter 2010 Schedule 

Promoting French in Schools
Friday, March 26, from 5:30–8:30pm

How to Use the French Language Advocacy Kit developed by the American Association of Teachers of French, the Northwestern University, the Embassy of France in the US, and the Québec Ministry of International Affairs

Presenters:
Randa J. Duvick, Ph.D., Associate Professor of French, Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Valparaiso University, IN
Margot Steinhart, Ph.D., President of the Alliance Française of North Shore, Illinois

Aujourd’hui, aux États-Unis, des filières de français disparaissent dans des écoles au profit du chinois ou de l’espagnol. Les enseignants sont quelquefois démunis face à ces situations et manquent de matériel et d’idées pour mettre en place de véritables actions de promotion. Celles-ci peuvent toutefois avoir beaucoup de succès auprès des élèves et revitaliser leurs filières. Cet atelier a pour objectif principal de présenter et de donner aux enseignants de français un kit de promotion clé en main : le site Wiki proposant plus de 170 documents pour la promotion du français dans les écoles et un dvd « The world speaks French : video stories » (développé par la American Association of Teachers of French, l’université Northwestern, l’Ambassade de France aux USA et le ministère québécois des affaires internationales). Les enseignants pourront l’utiliser sur le terrain afin de dynamiser leur offre de cours et pérenniser leurs classes. Randa J. Duvick proposera des activités qui permettront à tous les participants d’échanger sur leurs pratiques. Un atelier INDISPENSABLE pour tous les enseignants de français du primaire, du secondaire et des universités de la région.

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Registration

Online: fiaf.org/languagecenter
By Phone: 646 388 6612
In-person: 3rd floor, 22 East 60th Street

Price
$20 per workshop / $15 for FIAF Members
Fees for teacher workshops are non-refundable. A transfer to another teacher workshop can be done provided a written notice is received by the Language Center at least 3 business days prior to the teacher workshop.

Venue
Tinker Auditorium,
22 East 60th Street, Between Madison and Park Avenues

Questions? Contact:
Emmanuel Lainé, Vice President of Education
646 388 6630 / emlaine@fiaf.org

Previous Workshops

What is the CEFR?
Friday, September 21, 2007
Presenter: Pascal Saura, Education Advisor of the Alliance Française network in the US

Teaching French with TV5MONDE
Friday, October 19, 2007
Presenter: Nasser Larkem, Professor at FIAF, TV5MONDE certified trainer

French through Advertising
Friday, November 16, 2007
Presenter: Ginette Reich, Professor at FIAF

Phonetics for Better Pronunciation of French
Friday, December 7, 2007
Presenter: Gaëlle Coadou, Professor at FIAF

Teaching Children (ages 3 to 15) through Games and Creativity
Friday, January 25, 2008
Presenter: Guitty Roustaï, Director of Children’s Programs at FIAF

Acting Techniques for Improved Student Engagement
Friday, February 22, 2008
Presenter: Marie-Hélène Brabant, Actor and Club Théâtre Coordinator at FIAF

Bilingualism at Primary and Secondary Levels
Friday, March 21, 2008
Presenter: Therese Caccavale, President of the National Network for Early Language Learning

Using Interactive Whiteboards to Teach French
Friday, April 18, 2008
Presenter: Claire Bourgeois, Former Vice President of Education at FIAF

Literature for Beginners of French
Friday, May 16, 2008
Presenter: Julie Van Parys, Professor at FIAF

French Chansons to Improve Comprehension and Expression
Friday, June 13, 2008
Presenter: Nasser Larkem, Professor at FIAF

Teaching Grammar According to the Common European Framework of Reference
Friday, September 26, 2008
Presenter: Emmanuel Lainé, Vice President of Education at FIAF

Analysing Classics of French Cinema with Students
Friday, October 17, 2008
Violaine de Schuytter, Professor at FIAF, Phd in Cinema Studies

French Learning Games for Adults and Teens
Friday, November 14, 2008
Presenter: Fanny Raineau, Professor at FIAF

Comprehensive and Multi-sensory Method for Teaching Children
December 12, 2008
Presenter: Hélène Vanthier, Teacher Training Specialist, Centre de linguistique appliquée de Besançon, France

Theatrical Techniques & Activities for All Levels to Improve Oral Skills
Friday, January 16, 2009
Instructor: Angélique Allain, Professor at FIAF

Teaching and Learning with TV5MONDE:
How to Use Film Adaptations of French Literary Works
Friday, February 20, 2009
Instructor: Nasser Larkem, Professor at FIAF

Presentation: French Methods and Materials for Students of All Ages
Friday, March 20, 2009 Free!
Presenter: Michelle Grandmangin, Editorial Director CLE International

How to Create a FFL Lesson with Rond Point:
Analysis of Strengths & Weaknesses According
to the Common European Framework
Friday, April 24, 2009
Presenter: Nicolas Jérôme, Professor at the United Nations

Teaching French Slang with French Songs
Apprendre le langage familier par la chanson française
Friday, May 22, 2009
Presenter: Nasser Larkem, Professor at FIAF

How to Use Children’s Stories as Pedagogical Tools
Friday, June 19, 2009
Presenters:
Soledad Rodas, FIAF Professor
Guitty Roustaï, Director of FIAF Youth Program

Teaching French as a Foreign Language to Children Ages 6-10
Friday, October 23, 2009
Presenter: Corinne Marchois, French author of FFL textbooks for children

How to Teach Phonetics in an FFL Class
Friday, November 20, 2009
Presenter: Gisella Aceremo-Marunge, Professor at FIAF

Task Based Approach in a FFL Class: An Example, “Version originale”
Friday, January 29, 2010
Presenter: Philippe Liria, Responsable du Département de FLE - Difusión

Teaching French to Children: Analysis of Learning Situations and Practices
Friday, February 26, 2010
Presenter: Guitty Roustaï, Youth Program Director at FIAF

Sponsors

Teachers' Workshop Programis sponsored by the American Society of the French Legion of Honor, the Grand Marnier Foundation, and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. Additional support from the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the Délégation des Alliances Françaises aux Etats-Unis