Strategies for Working in Diverse Social and Cultural Classrooms

Thursday 13 & Friday 14 November 2008, 9am–4pm


Many schools have a mixed population from diverse backgrounds. While some students come from homes with fluency in English others do not. Some of our newer students are refugees from war-torn countries and non-English speaking backgrounds.

In most instances, these children are on average one year older than their peers but lack the fluency of the English language and sound literacy levels in their own language, having no or disruptive schooling. Many of these students are frustrated and disengaged and experience emotional and behavioural difficulties.

As teachers in this changing landscape we need to be equipped with tools that could help us to alter the dynamics of this challenging learning situation. This workshop will assist you with developing strategies to support active learning and engagement in diverse classrooms.


Presenter
Dora Lafkas


Fees
Individual – $370 | Group of 2 or more from the same school – $350 (Per person, GST inclusive)


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