Empowering Teenagers to be the Change the World Needs

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EMPOWERING TEENAGERS TO BE THE CHANGE THE WORLD NEEDS

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Luciana Fernández
TEACHING CONSULTANT

OVERVIEW

We can all make a difference. That belief is the foundation of a global citizenship education, which aims at preparing students to be actively engaged in making this world a better place to live. Today’s teenagers are concerned about the world that they share, both from a local and a global perspective. Not only do they want a change, they want to be that change.

Our role as educators is clear: we need to provide our learners with the communication skills and content knowledge they need to help create the future they want. How can we do that? How can we make our classrooms into a space for students’ voice and choice?

In this webinar, we will explore these big questions and reflect upon our role as educators of a new generation – one that has a lot to say, and a lot to do.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Luciana Fernández is a graduate teacher of English who has been teaching English for the past twenty-three years. She specializes in methodology and teaching practice. She holds a diploma in Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. She is a reading and literacy expert and has been training teachers for the past ten years. She has designed several presentations and courses for professional development both in Argentina and abroad. Her presentation at ARTESOL 2015 was selected to be presented at TESOL International as a Best Affiliate Session. She is one of the 50 scholarship winners who attended and presented at IATEFL, held in Birmingham in April 2016.

Currently, she is a Learning Consultant and reader for National Geographic Learning. She is also a facilitator at ESSARP (English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate), where she trains administrators and teachers from bilingual institutions in Argentina.

Practical Classroom Ideas for Developing Young Global Citizens

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PRACTICAL CLASSROOM IDEAS FOR
DEVELOPING YOUNG GLOBAL CITIZENS

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LUCIANA FERNÁNDEZ
TEACHING CONSULTANT

OVERVIEW

We live in a world that has become an increasingly complex web of connections and interdependencies. Our young learners need to be ready to thrive in that environment, and tangible skills such as language proficiency are obviously critical to their success. But language skills are just one part of the whole picture. To be productive global citizens, students need other less tangible skills, like greater sensitivity to cultural differences, openness to new and different ideas, and the ability to adapt to change. In this presentation, we’ll discuss the importance of bringing the world to the classroom to help children become aware of the wider world and of their role as global citizens and offer practical ideas and classroom tasks that teachers can use to engage young learners in the opportunities and challenges offered by a fast-changing, globalized world.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Luciana Fernández is a graduate teacher of English who has been teaching English for the past twenty-three years. She specializes in methodology and teaching practice. She holds a diploma in Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. She is a reading and literacy expert and has been training teachers for the past ten years. She has designed several presentations and courses for professional development both in Argentina and abroad. Her presentation at ARTESOL 2015 was selected to be presented at TESOL International as a Best Affiliate Session. She is one of the 50 scholarship winners who attended and presented at IATEFL, held in Birmingham in April 2016. Currently, she is a Learning Consultant and reader for National Geographic Learning. She is also a facilitator at ESSARP (English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate), where she trains administrators and teachers from bilingual institutions in Argentina.

Tips for Effective Phonics Instruction in the Young Learner Classroom

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TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE PHONICS INSTRUCTION
IN THE YOUNG LEARNER CLASSROOM

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LUCIANA FERNÁNDEZ
TEACHING CONSULTANT

OVERVIEW

As children become readers, they need to understand and learn the relationship between sounds and letters. The systematic and purposeful teaching of phonics provides a solid foundation for children to read and write in English.

What does an effective instructional phonics routine look like? How long should it be? What do effective phonics teachers do during these routines? How can teachers provide children with opportunities to apply what they learn during these routines? These frequently asked questions and other useful tips will be covered and discussed in this practical webinar for teachers of young learners.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Luciana Fernández is a graduate teacher of English who has been teaching English for the past twenty-three years. She specializes in methodology and teaching practice. She holds a diploma in Educational Research from the University of Cambridge. She is a reading and literacy expert and has been training teachers for the past ten years. She has designed several presentations and courses for professional development both in Argentina and abroad. Her presentation at ARTESOL 2015 was selected to be presented at TESOL International as a Best Affiliate Session. She is one of the 50 scholarship winners who attended and presented at IATEFL, held in Birmingham in April 2016.

Currently, she is a Learning Consultant and reader for National Geographic Learning. She is also a facilitator at ESSARP (English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate), where she trains administrators and teachers from bilingual institutions in Argentina.