Vocabulary is the single most important aspect of learning a new language! This session introduces teachers at all grade levels to the basic theory of vocabulary teaching and learning, provides a deeper explanation of the theory of vocabulary acquisition, and explores the difference between Basic Interactive Social language (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Development (CALP). The presentation culminates with an overview of effective strategies for helping English language learners effectively improve their English vocabulary.
Come and be inspired by a variety of fun STEM/STEAM/STREAM demonstrations, project ideas and FREE resources that you can use in a variety of core classes and CTF options! Learn how to take your interests or current events and morph them into cross-curricular projects that will have your students engaged in authentic learning! There will be a little bit of everything: design challenges, art projects, classroom gardens, coding and robotics, space industry innovations, online resources, Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being in STEM and so much more! Amanda, from the ATA Science Council, primarily focuses on Junior High (both in English and French), but has many ideas you can use with students of all ages.
