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Educators
Program 2003 a great experience.
The
educator's program was fabulous! I learned a lot about the
educational system, the political climate and the history
of the country. All this helps me now in my work in the US.
I have a clearer understanding of my students and their Mexican
families.
Staying in a Mexican home is a "must" experience
for all students.
Thanks to CETLALIC for this opportunity and precious memories...
Jane Palmer, Chicago ILL
Teaching
in a Mexican class room.
Aprendi
mucho y me gusto mucho platicar en nuestras clases. Muchas
gracias a todos los maestr@s, ¡CETLALIC es una comunidad
amable, cerca y buenisima!
[I
learned a lot and enjoyed talking in our classes. Thanks to
all the teachers. CETLALIC is a friendly, close and wonderful
community!]
Theo
Lesczynski, USA
Learning,
empowerment and friendship experience.
Diego Rivera´s
Mural at National Palace in Mexico City.
Mexican
art crafts: colors and variety abound!
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Language
and Culture Program for Educators
June 14 - July 4, 2008
Gain a clearer
understanding of the complex cultural issues which govern Mexico.
Better understand the expectations Mexican immigrant families may
have for their children's education, based on their own experiences
Improve your understanding not only of the language but also of
the cultural heritage of your students. In this way, you can prepare
yourself to better meet the needs of the Mexican students in your
school community, improve communication between yourself and your
students' families, ease the process of acculturation and enhance
student achievement.
INCLUDES:
Classes:
Intensive Spanish language instruction, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Students are evaluated and placed at the
appropriate level with a maximum of five students in each class.
Mexican Cultural
Activities and Visits to Schools:
Lectures and roundtable discussions, field trips to schools, museum
visits, and encounters with local community groups scheduled during
the afternoon allow participants to increase their knowledge and
understanding of Mexican culture and education while practicing
Spanish.
Topics may include:
- The Mexican
education system,
- The Mexican
family (culture, ideas, values, etc.),
- Mexican history,
art, politics, and the Mexican economy.
- School visits
provide the opportunity to interact with and teach students in
Spanish, as well as to discuss subjects of mutual interest with
teachers and administrators.
Note: All
program activities are in Spanish with English translation when
necessary.
Weekend excursions
To locations such as Puebla and Mexico City, to be determined in
part by the special interests of participants.
Optional
preparation for the BCLAD
includes information about the test, additional information on Latin
American culture, and timed writing exercises.
Homestay
With a Mexican family and possibly with a Mexican educator. The
experience of sharing daily life with a family provides a vibrant
sense of the Mexican people and makes the course more personal and
profound. It also provides participants with ample opportunity to
practice Spanish in everyday situations. We offer homestays with
gays and lesbians in Cuernavaca community. All CETLALIC families
are gay and lesbian friendly. (Note: hotel or apartment accommodations
are also available if you prefer).
Note:
CALPOLY students ask for details at the International Center
COST: $1,790
[TO
GET AN APPLICATION FORM CLICK HERE]
For more information on the Language and Culture Program for Educators,
please contact:
Jorge Torres
Viveros
infor@cetlalic.org.mx
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