| DATE |
TOPIC |
EXPERT |
TIME |
| 09/15 |
Studying in Germany
This workshop supports teachers and faculty who would like to integrate the topic in their curriculum or who would like to share information with families. This workshop outlines the different paths students can take to prepare for studying in Germany and introduces programs that support students on their journey.
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Sara Lee
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3:00-4:30pm EST |
| 09/29 |
Digital Kinderuniversity
Introducing Kinderuniversity! We will show all the aspects of the platform, how you can adapt it for your own classroom, and how it can fit into the American teaching and learning standards. |
Jasmin Root-Joswig |
6:00-7:30pm EST |
| 10/06 |
One Text — Endless Possibilities pre-, while-, and post-reading activities
Make reading and discussing texts interesting and suspenseful! in this workshop, we will show various reading strategies and many engaging ideas for what to do with texts in the middle and high school classroom. The techniques can be used for all kinds of material (from textbooks, nonfiction, web blogs, Grimm fairy tales and Readers). Make sure to bring a reading passage from your classes to incorporate some of the new ideas into your planning right away. |
Ute Hoefel and Christine Connor |
5:00-6:30pm EST |
| 10/11 |
Hans Haase for Preschool and Kindergarten
This workshop introduces the teaching materials Hans Haase. The focus will be on the possible uses of this ready-made material and its implementation in preschool and kindergarten classes. |
Melanie Mello |
3:00-4:30pm EST |
| 11/03 |
Reflective Writing for Intercultural Competence
Acquiring intercultural competence is a dynamic, ongoing process in which personal critical reflection plays an important part. In this workshop we will deal intensively with reflective writing tasks that can help foster intercultural competence. As a participant, you will 1) become familiar with different types of reflective tasks; 2) learn how to evaluate and provide consturctive feedback on reflective writing, and; 3) develop assignments of various types in your own courses. |
Bridget Levine-West |
4:00-5:30pm EST |
| 12/01 |
Wie gut ist lecker?
In this workshop, we will introduce the materials "Wie gut ist lecker?". This unit is about Food and Sustainability and has three separate modules- chocolate from the garden, and meat, fish and fowl. Participants will have access to numerous worksheets, a selection of activities for students, and practical ideas for the classroom. How can one turn a customary unit on food into a more interesting unit including sustainability?
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Cindi Hodgdon and Heidi Lechner |
6:00-7:30pm EST |
