Geographic Literacy in the Classroom: Incorporating Global Resources into School Curriculum and Lesson Plans Marcy Bidney Do you want to incorporate more authentic global information resources into your classroom but are unsure where to start to find reliable, accurate sources? Have you searched for these resources but found yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of available? National Geographic says that "Geographic literacy is more than knowing state capitals. It's understanding how people and places interact, where things come from, and where we're going." Incorporating authentic global materials into school curriculum and classroom lesson plans will help your students better understand the world around them. This session will teach you how to find authentic global resources located at the Penn State University Libraries and find valuable resources available for free on the internet. Using Authentic Materials in an Elementary Language Class Simon Holowatz, M.Ed. Elementary Spanish teacher, Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania Session goals: To discuss what authentic materials are Explain why authentic materials are effective and motivating for students Provide guidelines in selecting and using authentic materials Suggestions on acquiring authentic materials Session description: Authentic materials present exciting potential to enliven and educate students about language and culture. These materials are motivating for students to use and prepare students for real- world usage of their language skills. However, many teachers struggle to find authentic materials appropriate for their teaching goals or do not know how to use them effectively. This presentation is intended to explain the advantages of using authentic materials and discuss how to address some of the challenges presented by using them. Incorporating Authentic Global Materials in Event and Enrichment Programming Helena Khan, ESL teacher and Extended Day Coordinator, Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania This session will discuss the various ways in which authentic global materials can be incorporated into event and enrichment programming with the goal of bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world exchange.
Geographic Literacy in the Classroom: Incorporating Global Resources into School Curriculum and Lesson Plans Marcy Bidney Do you want to incorporate more authentic global information resources into your classroom but are unsure where to start to find reliable, accurate sources? Have you searched for these resources but found yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of available? National Geographic says that "Geographic literacy is more than knowing state capitals. It's understanding how people and places interact, where things come from, and where we're going." Incorporating authentic global materials into school curriculum and classroom lesson plans will help your students better understand the world around them. This session will teach you how to find authentic global resources located at the Penn State University Libraries and find valuable resources available for free on the internet. Using Authentic Materials in an Elementary Language Class Simon Holowatz, M.Ed. Elementary Spanish teacher, Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania Session goals: To discuss what authentic materials are Explain why authentic materials are effective and motivating for students Provide guidelines in selecting and using authentic materials Suggestions on acquiring authentic materials Session description: Authentic materials present exciting potential to enliven and educate students about language and culture. These materials are motivating for students to use and prepare students for real- world usage of their language skills. However, many teachers struggle to find authentic materials appropriate for their teaching goals or do not know how to use them effectively. This presentation is intended to explain the advantages of using authentic materials and discuss how to address some of the challenges presented by using them. Incorporating Authentic Global Materials in Event and Enrichment Programming Helena Khan, ESL teacher and Extended Day Coordinator, Young Scholars of Central Pennsylvania This session will discuss the various ways in which authentic global materials can be incorporated into event and enrichment programming with the goal of bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world exchange.
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