What's trending in language learning for California’s ACTFL Teachers of the Year and SWCOLT Finalists? Come participate in an interactive session where the TOYs will discuss topics of personal interest related to language learning with small groups, giving you the opportunity to visit several stations during the session. Leave with new ideas for instruction, advocacy, and professional engagement.
Iman Arabi-Katbi Hashem, MADirector, Loyola Marymount World Language Project (LMWLP)Director, Southern CA Arabic Teacher Council (SCATC)Arabic Language Instructor, CSULBIndependent ConsultantIman Arabi-Katbi Hashem is the 2019 California World Language Teacher of the Year and the... Read More →
Saturday March 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PST
Brickstones
EXHIBITOR SESSION: Globally competent learners know that the power of sharing a meal is a equalizing experience. Indulge in the flavors of the Americas while exploring the transformative impact of fair trade practices in the chocolate industry. This interactive session delves into the journey of cocoa, from bean to bar, examines empowerment and sustainability in fair trade practices, and targets ways teachers can incorporate food as a vehicle for acquisition in the three modes. Come explore the intersection of language, culture, and global responsibility through the lens of sustainability and fair trade practices in the chocolate industry. And yes...you'll taste!
The Curricular and Improvement Support Committee (CISC) World Languages Workgroup created a toolkit to help educational leaders select instructional materials. Aligned with standards, it offers a research-based, data-driven process with customizable templates, ensuring a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative adoption process that engages diverse perspectives.
Want better interpersonal interaction? Participate in an interactive session to prepare students to debate globally minded topics. With the right input and enough thematic understanding, interpersonal interaction is enjoyable and doesn’t require laboring over grading for hours. This interactive session that will keep everyone on their toes through the final portion of the session: the debate!
This session presents a practical framework for creating Diagnostic Assessment (DA) questions using the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 across Reading, Listening, and Speaking modalities. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to design DA questions targeting Global, Lexical, Structural, and Socio-cultural elements, tailored to diverse learner levels.
Attention San Diego County world languages educators! Join the third convening of the San Diego County Network of World Languages Educators Dedicated to Global Equity (SDC NOWLEDGE) organized by SDCOE. Learn, network and leverage the collective knowledge and capacity of our colleagues across the county. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
