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Field guide books for Bilingual Elementary programs
Online Webinars on selected topics of bilingual education
Community Conversations recordings on selected topics
Bilingual Bilingual Programs Conference recordings
Building Bilingual Elementary Programs Fieldguides
The first whole school source book ever on building bilingual programs in elementary programs. It is a collection of information, knowledge, experiences and case studies documenting strategies that have worked in schools around the world and in various contexts.
Introduction of the Field Guide:
Field Guides for download:
Disclaimer: Translated versions are available in chapters, do not include pictures, graphs, statistics and links. To best benefit your learning process, we recommend downloading the English version and studying it alongside the translations.
1) Designing a Bilingual Program
Suitable for school administrators, heads of schools and language program coordinators.
3) Preparing the Bilingual Learning Environment
Suitable for teachers and language specialists working with children aged 6-12 years.
RECORDINGS of Online Webinars
on selected topics
These webinars have been produced by carefully curating specific topics aimed at dispelling the most common myths and addressing challenges associated with the implementation of bilingual programs. The support from Erasmus+ funding has enabled us to secure professional presenters who have generously shared their wealth of knowledge and expertise on the relevant topics, contributing to the creation of this enriching content. They are freely provided to assist new and expanding programs, allowing you to utilize them for the purpose of educating, informing and inspiring your communities.
RECORDINGS OF Community Conversations
on selected topics
The Bilingual Montessori Community Conversations serve as the catalyst for establishing a professional community that fosters mutual support in development and growth, around the topic of building bilingual programs for the general public. This platform welcomes educators from diverse perspectives, providing a space for learning, asking questions, and sharing experiences. It functions as a valuable resource for connection and content. Additionally, it serves as a hub for keeping participants informed about project outputs and activities made possible through Erasmus+ funding.
Keynote:
What can be done? Mulitingualism & Montessori
Keynote:
Moving within and beyond the original scope of Montessori pedagogy to meet the needs lf L2 learning
Panel discussion:
Stories of L2 Specialists Panel
Workshop:
Intercultural Language Learning: Opening Our School to the World!
Workshop:
Collaboration between L2 Specialists & Guides
Workshop:
Parent Communication
Workshop:
Hands-On Materials for Cambridge Exams in 6-9 Classrooms
Workshop:
The Use of Small Groups for Vocabulary Enrichment
Workshop:
Empowering the 6-12-year-old child to take (more) charge of their L2 learning
Workshop:
Instilling Bilingual Culture
Workshop:
Teacher Competencies in Relation to Building Bilingual Programs
Workshop:
New Challenges of International Schools in the Post-Pandemic Time
Workshop:
Early Literacy for L2 Learners
Bonus session:
Montessori informed practice for Language Learning
Bonus session:
L2 Language Materials in the Montessori 6-12 Classroom
January 17: LIVESTREAM from the conference
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Opening & Keynote: What can be done? Mulitingualism & Montessori - Marikay McCabe
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Keynote: Moving within and beyond the original scope of Montessori pedagogy to meet the needs lf L2 learning - Birgitta Berger
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Stories of L2 Specialists Panel: Lucie Urbancikova, Jenny Salmon, Kathya Redon, Subhata Pal