Spanish for Educators: Part II
This course, a direct follow up to Spanish for Educators I, is designed to further develop the communication skills of beginning Spanish language learners in an educational environment, which are essential for effectively engaging with Spanish-speaking students and their parents. Emphasis is on basic communication skills associated with real-life situations, the classroom environment, student praise and encouragement, school personnel and school terminology.
By the end of the course, participants will have acquired specialized vocabulary, valuable tools and enhanced communication skills in Spanish. These outcomes enable participants to effectively engage with Spanish-speaking students and parents, creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment within schools.
This class is specifically designed for teachers, administrative support, counselors, nurses, instructional aides, librarians, resource officers and coaches.
Required Textbook
McGraw-Hill’s “Spanish for Educators,” Second Edition
ISBN 978-1260462234
Available through Amazon or your local bookstore.
Who Should Attend
Teachers, administrative support, counselors, nurses, instructional aides, librarians, resource officers and coaches
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
- Recall and recognize basic Spanish vocabulary related to real-life situations, the classroom environment, student praise and encouragement, school personnel and school terminology.
- Remember key phrases and expressions for effective communication with Spanish-speaking students and their parents.
- Analyze different communication challenges that may arise when interacting with Spanish-speaking students and their parents, and apply appropriate strategies to address them.
- Understand the cultural nuances and differences that impact communication with Spanish-speaking students and parents.
Course Outline/Topics
- Introductions to Spanish Pronunciation, Greetings and Grammar
- Information Parents Need to Enroll Their Children in School
- The School Building
- The Primary Grades
- The Curriculum
- Success in School: Enlisting Parental Support
- Health, Medical Problems and Emergencies
- In the Counselor’s Office
Prerequisites
Notes
This is a noncredit enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units. CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts.
Dates and locations to be announced.
