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Lote for Younger Learners - Geelong, Vic.

Presented by Elizabeth Karakehagias.

Event Information 6 + 6 pd hrs DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Young LOTE students cannot be asked to sit at a desk with a book, pencil and paper. Students must be actively engaged in a meaningful way. In this practical and interactive workshop, LOTE teachers will learn how to implement proven strategies to motivate and engage LOTE learners at primary and junior secondary level. This workshop will demonstrate how LOTE teachers can readily and effectively use a variety of learning activities and tasks in a fun and interactive way enabling children to learn another language in an exciting and stimulating manner! Thursday March 8th, 2012 Fun and Games in the LOTE classroom. Today participants will be introduced to and be able to trial a range of stimulating (LOTE appropriate) games (Eg, Picture that Word and Fishing for Grammar) to introduce and develop word recognition, reading and writing in their LOTE classroom. Friday March 9th, 2012 Fun Activities to Cater for Individual Learning Styles. Today participants will learn the various available strategies to cater for individual learning styles in the LOTE classroom. Participants will explore ways to use hand language to promote and encourage speaking. The use of commercially produced games that can readily be made will also be investigated as an effective way of motivating LOTE students to speak and listen. Partcipants will also be made aware of the vast assortment of "hidden treasures" in op-shops and $2 plus stores and how to successfully use them to promote meaningful learning in LOTE while catering for individual learning styles!

About the Presenter Elizabeth Karakehagias has a history of over 40 years of teaching in primary, secondary and language schools. In recent years Elizabeth has been a popular presenter at the Ethnic Schools Professional Development sessions presenting a wide range of workshops covering effective teaching strategies, resource development, behaviour management, group work within the classroom to name a few. She is passionate about quality delivery to maximise student potential using her background in Special Education and her experiences in primary and secondary schools.	Event Details DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
		March 8th & March 9th, 2012.

		9.30am - 3.30pm.

		Dromoland House, 258 Pakington St, Geelong West, Victoria. View Google Map

		Teachers of LOTE ( K to Year 8 )

		Price (inc. GST) One Day $259. Both Days - $399. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE