Registration

Session A

Break

Session B

11:30am - 1:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30pm

AGM

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Keynote

Session C

A1 Math and Science Content-Teaching Strategies for EAL Students

EAL students encounter numerous challenges in their content-related courses, including new academic vocabulary, unfamiliar content, and cultural differences. This workshop addresses some of the strategies employed in teaching Science and Mathematics to English Language Learners. Focusing on the needs and challenges of our EAL students, these strategies aim to improve their self esteem while being engaged in the classroom and achieving a level of success. 

20 participants

Dany Janvier-Macintyre

Originally from Quebec, Dany Janvier-Macintyre moved to Nova Scotia in 1989. She started her teaching career in 1992, teaching mostly Science and Mathematics in the French Immersion program. Though she started at the Junior High level, she has spent most of her career at the Senior High level, teaching Chemistry and Biology in the regular program, the French Immersion program and the IB program. After completing her Masters of Education in EAL, she became a part of the EAL team at Citadel High School, where in addition to providing EAL support to students, she teaches an EAL academic class, Science 10 EAL, Food Science EAL and Math Essentials EAL.

B1 Raising the Bar for Multilingual Learners in a Secondary Classroom

This workshop will go through the steps of how to initially assess an Additional Language Learner and then introduce them into the secondary school classroom using Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports. It will discuss the importance of technology and show how students can still reach their full academic/intellectual potential using appropriate adaptations.

20 participants

Joan Chisholm-Whidden & Melissa Westlake

Joan Chisholm-Whidden has been teaching in the AVRCE for 19 years. She has a MEd in Inclusive ED, Leadership and most recently in Curriculum Studies in Language Acquisition and a TESOL certificate. Before coming to the Annapolis Valley she lived and worked for 20 years in London UK, Montreal and Kentucky. Originally from Nova Scotia, she is happy to be living back in this beautiful province with her family.

Melissa is an EAL Teacher with AVRCE. She has been teaching with AVRCE for the past 12 years. She taught in the English classroom and in French Immersion for many years. She has been an Equity Advisor within AVRCE schools for the past 10 years. She supported students with learning EAL/FAL at Universite Sainte-Anne through delivering language workshops. She is passionate about supporting multilingual students/families with learning English.

C1 Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity

What can we do to ensure equity for multilingual learners while drawing on their strengths? This session showcases the book Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity by Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner. The authors share practical, replicable tools that can help educators implement culturally responsive teaching in their context. This professional resource presents a framework and steps to develop a space in which all students’ backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are honoured.

20 participants

Lori Stafford

Lori Stafford has been working in the field of EAL for over twenty years. She has a M.Ed in TESL and a M.Ed in Technology Integration. Lori Stafford has been an EAL teacher with the HRCE where she has supported both international and newcomer students in elementary, junior high and high school. Lori has also worked in the role as EAL coach in which she supported new EAL teachers and classroom teachers.

A2 Laughter in the EAL Music Classroom

What does an EAL Music Class look like? How can the skills acquired in music class enhance learning in the EAL classroom? And is it fun? In this session we’ll unpack some key learnings, understandings and strategies for implementing a music class for EAL students. We’ll also explore some hands-on activities that EAL Music students have enjoyed that are sure to keep you smiling!

15 participants

Fran Farrell

Dr. Frances Farrell is a music educator who teaches at Citadel High School, HRCE and conducts two choirs with the Halifax Regional Arts program. She earned her Doctorate in Choral Conducting in 2018 with a dissertation entitled Improvisation in Traditional Choral Settings and is continuing her education by becoming a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. She has presented throughout Nova Scotia and across Canada either as a choral clinician, educator, or composer. Always searching for innovative ways to deliver music curriculum, Fran’s inspiration for advancing music education is informed and grounded by her work with EAL music students at Citadel High.

B2 Tales of Developing an EAL Drama 10 Course

In this workshop, participants will learn about the experiences one teacher had in developing a Drama 10 EAL class. The session will discuss some of the encouraging results and some of the challenges. Participants will leave with several drama activities that can be used in any EAL class. 

20 participants

Dereck Thibault

Dereck Thibault is a teacher at Citadel High School in Halifax. He has taught for 12 years in the HRCE and more as an EAL teacher while living in Taiwan. He has a lot of enthusiasm for having fun and bringing people along for the ride and tries to bring that joy into the classroom.

C2 Math and Science Content-Teaching Strategies for EAL Students

EAL students encounter numerous challenges in their content-related courses, including new academic vocabulary, unfamiliar content, and cultural differences. This workshop addresses some of the strategies employed in teaching Science and Mathematics to English Language Learners. Focusing on the needs and challenges of our EAL students, these strategies aim to improve their self esteem while being engaged in the classroom and achieving a level of success. 

20 participants

Dany Janvier-Macintyre

Originally from Quebec, Dany Janvier-Macinture moved to Nova Scotia in 1989. She started her teaching career in 1992, teaching mostly Science and Mathematics in the French Immersion program. Though she started at the Junior High level, she has spent most of her career at the Senior High level, teaching Chemistry and Biology in the regular program, the French Immersion program and the IB program. After completing her Masters of Education in EAL, she became a part of the EAL team at Citadel High School, where in addition to providing EAL support to students, she teaches an EAL academic class, Science 10 EAL, Food Science EAL and Math Essentials EAL.

A3 Teaching EAL 10: Experiences with the Pilot Course

This session will provide insights into the EAL 10 pilot course currently being offered in HRCE, including its curriculum and target audience. This session will be particularly helpful to EAL teachers new to teaching this course, teachers/counsellors/administrators at schools hoping to offer this course in the future, EAL teachers at junior highs who feed into this program, or English 10 teachers who receive students who have completed this course. Strategies and approaches will be shared. 

20 participants

Allison Stewart

Allison Stewart has worked with newcomers in Halifax as well as in the UK in various roles: as an English Language Arts teacher, as a Resource teacher, and as an English as an Additional Language teacher. She holds two Masters of Education: in Literacy Education, and in Curriculum Studies with a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; and she is completing another, in Administration and Policy with a specialization in Leadership in Inclusive Education. She currently works for HRCE as a site-based English as an Additional Language specialist teacher at Citadel High School in Halifax.

B3 Laughter in the EAL Music Classroom

What does an EAL Music Class look like? How can the skills acquired in music class enhance learning in the EAL classroom? And is it fun? In this session we’ll unpack some key learnings, understandings and strategies for implementing a music class for EAL students. We’ll also explore some hands-on activities that EAL Music students have enjoyed that are sure to keep you smiling!

15 participants

Fran Farrell

Dr. Frances Farrell is a music educator who teaches at Citadel High School, HRCE and conducts two choirs with the Halifax Regional Arts program. She earned her Doctorate in Choral Conducting in 2018 with a dissertation entitled Improvisation in Traditional Choral Settings and is continuing her education by becoming a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. She has presented throughout Nova Scotia and across Canada either as a choral clinician, educator, or composer. Always searching for innovative ways to deliver music curriculum, Fran’s inspiration for advancing music education is informed and grounded by her work with EAL music students at Citadel High.

C3 Tales of Developing an EAL Drama 10 Course

In this workshop, participants will learn about the experiences one teacher had in developing a Drama 10 EAL class. The session will discuss some of the encouraging results and some of the challenges. Participants will leave with several drama activities that can be used in any EAL class. 

20 participants

Dereck Thibault

Dereck Thibault has 12 years experience teaching in the HRCE and has taught 18 different courses within the high school curriculum over that time with a focus on the dramatic/musical arts and technology. He taught EAL in Taiwan and Halifax for many years prior. He is a member of the Spatz Theatre Board of Directors, the current Citadel High School Student’s Council Advisor, and a jack of all trades who is able to use his personality and experience to connect various stakeholders in the school community to benefit the arts.

A4 Engaging Learners in Culturally Relevant Informational Text

This workshop explores possibilities for engaging learners in reading, writing, and making culturally relevant informational texts within a rural Nova Scotia context. Participants will learn about digital tools and resources for book making and see examples of this in action in a primary classroom. They will also explore the meaning making processes involved as learners created their own books. 

20 participants

Debbie Toope, Marie Edwards, Darlene Barr, Nisha Langford, Jessica Martin, and

Emily Fultz

Dr. Deborah Toope is an Assistant Professor with Acadia University and has worked extensively in the public school system as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, principal, program specialist for language arts, senior education officer, and director of schools. She has a background in literacies and language arts, inclusive literacy practices and digital literacies. 

Jessica Martin is a preservice teacher from Acadia University. Jessica completed her undergraduate degree at Acadia in June of 2022, in Psychology with a focus in Neuroscience, and a minor in Biology 

Currently, Jessica has been working as a Research Assistant with the project Addressing the Achievement Gap: Engaging in Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices Through Reading and Writing Informational Texts Within Rural Place Context.Jessica hopes to participate in more research opportunities in her future studies, to further her knowledge and inform her future practice as an educator.

Darlene Barr has been a P-7 classroom teacher in the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education (AVRCE) for 25 years. In the last 14 years, she has worked in P-2 classrooms as a teacher, math coach, literacy mentor, and integrated technology mentor. She has created content and provided literacy and technology professional learning sessions for teachers in the AVRCE over the last four years. In 2020, she initiated a culturally responsive book making project to create more local content for AVRCE students. She is currently in a P-5 literacy intervention and student-centered coaching position.

Emily Fultz graduated from Dalhousie University in June 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and is currently a preservice teacher from Acadia University. Emily is delighted to be working as a Research Assistant with the projectAddressing the Achievement Gap: Engaging in Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices Through Reading and Writing Informational Texts Within Rural Place Context.As this is her first time in this role, Emily looks forward to engaging in more research opportunities in the future which will enhance her impact as an educator in the classroom setting and beyond.

Dr. Marie-Christina Edwards is an Assistant Professor with the School of Education at Acadia University. She brings 27 years of teaching and leadership experience in elementary and middle schools in Canada and Australia and 5 years experience working in universities in teacher education. A passionate educator, Marie is an advocate for Self-Reg with strong interests in researching the brain body response to stress in education. 

Nisha Langford is a grade primary classroom teacher at Aldershot Elementary School. Nisha has a BSc in Biology and a BEd in Elementary from Acadia University and an MEd in Curriculum Studies with a focus in Technology Integration from Mount Saint Vincent University. She lives in her hometown, Kentville with her husband, 8-year-old daughter, and one-year old pup, Dexter.

B4 Supporting EAL Students with Reading & Writing

This session will focus on effective instructional practices designed to support students learning English to develop their reading and writing skills. Practical strategies discussed will support students in both their language and literacy development. This session is appropriate for English teachers, elementary teachers, and EAL teachers. 

20 participants

LeeAnn Brownell

LeeAnn Brownell is the EAL Consultant with HRCE and has 11 years of teaching EAL with the HRCE. Prior to that she worked with newcomers in London, UK and Calgary, AB. LeeAnn has experience with grades P-12 as both a site based and circuit teacher, supporting newcomer and refugee youth. She has a Master in TESL, Master in Curriculum Studies, and has almost finished the Language and Literacy Master program at Memorial University. Most of her work has been with students of refugee backgrounds.

 C4 Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Youth from Refugee Backgrounds

This workshop will examine the results of a recent study on the social, emotional, and language needs of refugee youth in Nova Scotia. The focus will be on the themes and codes derived from interview data with youth and the possible implications for teaching and learning in both urban and rural Nova Scotia settings.

Christine Doe

Dr. Christine Doe is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada. Her research examines the validity of language tests for multiple purposes as well as language use across different contexts, such as higher education and workplace settings. She was the lead researcher for a National evaluation project with the Government of Belize developing second language acquisition teaching strategies for Elementary and Junior level teachers. Dr. Doe has published articles in Language Assessment Quarterly, English for Academic Purposes, and System, as well as presented at international and national conferences. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses focused on Teaching English as an Additional language and Assessment in K-12 and adult language learning settings.

A5 Not Just Another Read Aloud

Books can do so much more than meet ELA outcomes. Language is needed to communicate ideas in all content areas. Sit back and listen to a story. Then produce some art. Watch it all come together as we share the strength of our combined language knowledge. There will be an opportunity at the end of the session to examine a collection of ALR books and some lesson plans to go with them.

20 participants

Andrea Small

Andrea Small loves books. One of her favourite things to do is to share this love with students and teachers alike. As an EAL teacher, she is a frequent guest reader in classrooms around Cumberland County. She uses picture books to teach about other cultures, new experiences and what it is like to be the only person in the room who speaks your language. When she is not at school she likes to garden, crochet and play board games with her family.

B5 Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity

What can we do to ensure equity for multilingual learners while drawing on their strengths? This session showcases the book Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity by Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner. The authors share practical, replicable tools that can help educators implement culturally responsive teaching in their context. This professional resource presents a framework and steps to develop a space in which all students’ backgrounds, experiences, and cultures are honoured.

20 participants

Lori Stafford

Lori Stafford has been working in the field of EAL for over twenty years. She has a M.Ed in TESL and a M.Ed in Technology Integration. Lori Stafford has been an EAL teacher with the HRCE where she has supported both international and newcomer students in elementary, junior high and high school. Lori has also worked in the role as EAL coach in which she supported new EAL techers and classroom teachers.

C5 EAL Students - Where Are They Coming from and How Can We Make Them Feel Welcome? 

It can be challenging to communicate with students and parents who are not fluent in English or who have a different cultural background than many of our students and staff. What do we need to know about our EAL students, and how can we make them feel welcome at our schools? In this session, we will talk about culture shock, cultural differences in communication, and building strong relationships with newcomers.

20 participants

Astrid Seidel

Before Astrid Seidel joined the SSRCE in 2021, she was an Instructor at Dalhousie University where she taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP/EAL) and German. Prior to that, Astrid taught at high schools in England and in Germany that emphasize project-based learning, and she trained EAL teachers at Humboldt University in Berlin. Astrid’s passion for education and travelling has taken her to over 40 different countries which has sparked her research interest in foreign language acquisition and cross-cultural communication. Astrid holds graduate degrees in EAL and Social Sciences, and she is currently participating in the Nova Scotian ‘Aspiring Leadership Program’.

A6 Are You CLILing it in the Classroom?

This workshop focuses on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) within an additional language environment. Participants will examine their own teaching contexts, fostering an understanding of the content-language relationship within their subject-specific classrooms, while reflecting on potential challenges. This interactive session will also explore practical strategies for addressing language barriers, enhancing vocabulary acquisition, and integrating language functions relevant to the subject matter. 

20 participants

Andrea King & Laura Herrera

Andrea King, M.Ed., is an Instructor and Short Course Coordinator at Dalhousie University in the Department of English Language Studies, Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development. She has previously taught from South Korea to Fort McMurray, in both secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. She is passionate about efforts that advance EDIA within the community, particularly when incorporating global citizenship into curricula. She has discovered that language learning need not be viewed as boring grammar translation, but rather an exciting medium through which students can explore subject-specific topics that encourage perspective-taking, intercultural communication, and cultural/self-identity.

Laura Herrera, M.Ed., is an instructor at Dalhousie University, teaching since 2016. With a background in international teaching in Mexico and Canada, Laura excels in diverse educational environments. Currently, she serves as an instructor, level coordinator, and content developer in the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development at Dalhousie University. Laura holds a Master of Education degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence. She also obtained a Certificate in English as a Medium of Instruction from Dalhousie University, enhancing her language education expertise. Laura's passions include teaching English for academic purposes, teacher training, and promoting cross-cultural understanding through global competencies in education

B6 Are You CLILing it in the Classroom?

This workshop focuses on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) within an additional language environment. Participants will examine their own teaching contexts, fostering an understanding of the content-language relationship within their subject-specific classrooms, while reflecting on potential challenges. This interactive session will also explore practical strategies for addressing language barriers, enhancing vocabulary acquisition, and integrating language functions relevant to the subject matter. 

20 participants

Andrea King & Laura Herrera

Andrea King, M.Ed., is an Instructor and Short Course Coordinator at Dalhousie University in the Department of English Language Studies, Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development. She has previously taught from South Korea to Fort McMurray, in both secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. She is passionate about efforts that advance EDIA within the community, particularly when incorporating global citizenship into curricula. She has discovered that language learning need not be viewed as boring grammar translation, but rather an exciting medium through which students can explore subject-specific topics that encourage perspective-taking, intercultural communication, and cultural/self-identity.

Laura Herrera, M.Ed., is an instructor at Dalhousie University, teaching since 2016. With a background in international teaching in Mexico and Canada, Laura excels in diverse educational environments. Currently, she serves as an instructor, level coordinator, and content developer in the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development at Dalhousie University. Laura holds a Master of Education degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey, demonstrating her commitment to academic excellence. She also obtained a Certificate in English as a Medium of Instruction from Dalhousie University, enhancing her language education expertise. Laura's passions include teaching English for academic purposes, teacher training, and promoting cross-cultural understanding through global competencies in education.

 C6 The CLIL Lens: A Language Perspective

This session presents a linguistic perspective of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Teachers will engage in a series of hands-on activities and then reflect on their application to their own teaching practice. Participants will take away practical ideas that they can apply directly in their everyday classroom. The underlying methods that will be presented come from current CLIL research and from books and articles such as Putting CLIL Into Practice, and Uncovering CLIL.

20 participants

Evelise Rabassa & Kate Morrison

Evelise Rabassa has been working as a teacher for over 10 years and a teacher trainer for more than four years. She has recently finished her Master's in English Teaching at Saint Mary's University. She also worked for International School Serviços de Ensino, the award-winning Brazil publisher of training technologies fostering learner engagement and language development through CLIL and PBL practices.

Kate Morrison is the Acting Director / Academic Services Manager and CELTA Tutor at Saint Mary’s University Language Centre-TLC. She studied to be a French Immersion teacher graduating with a B.Ed. from St. FX University. However, her interest in travel guided her to Turkey, where she spent most of her career as an EAP (English for Academic Purposes) instructor. While teaching there, she received her training in CELTA and DELTA within the EAP context. She continued her training in EAP by completing her Certificate in TEAP – Teaching English for Academic Purposes from The Norwich Institute of Language Education (NILE). Kate graduated with her MA from the University of Chichester in Professional Development in Language Education.

A7 La planification en français de base

Dans cette session, nous allons discuter la planification d’une unité et d’une boucle de la littératie. Je vous partagerai des gabarits pour les deux. Apporter un thème pour une unité ou une unité à planifier en ‘boucles’.

20 participants

Stephanie McMillan

Stephanie McMillan is a Core French Mentor in the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. She has taught and/or mentored in all French programs, at a variety of age levels. She works with teachers and students in their classrooms and provides professional development for teachers, as well as the creation of resources to support programming. Stephanie was on a curriculum writing team for the grade 7/8 renewal and is currently on the provincial French committee and a working group. As a continuous learner, Stephanie has completed education degrees from St. FX (B.Ed), Acadia (M.Ed), and the University of Calgary (M.Ed).

B7 French Engaging Activities Aligned with The Science of Reading

Are you trying to fit in more decoding and phonics activities with your students as you try to improve their reading skills? Are you finding that decoding can seem a little boring? Let’s spice it up and have fun with these many activities that you can easily set up in your classroom and that are aligned with The Science of Reading

20 participants

Yvette Rossignol

Yvette Rossignol is a retired teacher who has taught every grade level from primary-grade 10. Her experiences are in Core French, Early immersion, Late immersion, Francophone school, Reading Recovery, Literacy mentor and school principal. She remains active and passionate about helping students as a volunteer in her nearby school and as a creator of educational resources that can be found in schools across Canada and beyond.

C7 Les pronoms neutres

Language is always evolving and so are the students in front of us. More and more students feel safe and comfortable to be their authentic selves, but the French language is just beginning to be more inclusive for these students. Many students and teachers do not know how to use gender neutral pronouns in French. This workshop was put together with the help of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, many of whom are in French immersion.

20 participants

Lysane Comeau-Sine

Lysane Comeau-Sine has been teaching French Immersion at Northeast Kings Education Centre for 8 years. She is passionate about social justice and learning with students. Teaching in French is extremely important to her and making sure students can see themselves represented in her classroom. She has spent time over the last few years researching and learning with students about gender neutral pronouns as she was struggling with misgendering students while speaking French.

A8/B8 Dynamic Language Learning: Engaging Students with Neuro-Linguistic Strategies

In this workshop we will uncover the versatility of Neuro-Linguistic Approach strategies for learning oral language. Discover how these techniques offer a spectrum of engaging opportunities rather than inflexibility and mototony. Engage your students with interactive activities and fun content rather than “getting through the boring stuff.”  Embrace the art of differentiation within these strategies and see how it can reshape your classroom experience. 

20 participants

Sandra Logan

B9 Les pronoms neutres

Language is always evolving and so are the students in front of us. More and more students feel safe and comfortable to be their authentic selves, but the French language is just beginning to be more inclusive for these students. Many students and teachers do not know how to use gender neutral pronouns in French. This workshop was put together with the help of 2SLGBTQIA+ students, many of whom are in French immersion.

20 participants

Lysane Comeau-Sine

Lysane Comeau-Sine has been teaching French Immersion at Northeast Kings Education Centre for 8 years. She is passionate about social justice and learning with students. Teaching in French is extremely important to her and making sure students can see themselves represented in her classroom. She has spent time over the last few years researching and learning with students about gender neutral pronouns as she was struggling with misgendering students while speaking French.

C9 Le bricolage pour l'enseignement 

Dans cette session, je vous présenterai des activités non numériques* pour l'utilisation avec vos classes. Avec les matériaux fournis, vous pouvez les créer avant de quitter! *Quelques activités sont créées à l’ordinateur pour être imprimées. Apportez vos ordinateurs, svp.

20 participants

Stephanie McMillan

Stephanie McMillan is a Core French Mentor in the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. She has taught and/or mentored in all French programs, at a variety of age levels. She works with teachers and students in their classrooms and provides professional development for teachers, as well as the creation of resources to support programming. Stephanie was on a curriculum writing team for the grade 7/8 renewal and is currently on the provincial French committee and a working group. As a continuous learner, Stephanie has completed education degrees from St. FX (B.Ed), Acadia (M.Ed), and the University of Calgary (M.Ed).

A10 La Zone pédagogique de l’ACPI : l’outil par excellence destiné aux professionnels de l’immersion

Lancée à l’automne 2020, la Zone pédagogique de l’ACPI regorge d’une variété phénoménale de ressources destinées spécifiquement aux professionnels de l’immersion. Découvrez-les et apprenez à naviguer à travers cette mine d’or de ressources et d’outils de développement professionnel. Exclusif aux membres de l’ACPI, la Zone pédagogique est un outil précieux qui permet aux enseignants de perfectionner leurs pratiques pédagogiques.

20 participants

Lesley Doell

Conseillère pédagogique nationale en immersion pour l’ACPI, Lesley Doell a également eu l’honneur de représenter l’Alberta sur son conseil d’administration et à titre de présidente de 2013 à 2017. Titulaire d’une maîtrise en éducation du Centre de recherche en études franco-ontariennes de l'Université de Toronto, elle encadre de futurs enseignants au niveau postsecondaire. Lesley est également formatrice DELF depuis 2007 et dirige les initiatives pour le comité national DELF. Récipiendaire de l'Ordre des palmes académiques de la République française pour son travail de promotion de la langue et de la culture françaises, elle est ravie de partager et travailler avec les collègues à l'échelle mondiale, ainsi qu'au niveau national et provincial.

B10 L'enseignement du vocabulaire avec l’ANL en sciences humaines

Avec le renouvèlement du curriculum en sciences humaines, plusieurs des personnels enseignants posent la question « comment enseigner les sciences humaines en Approche neurolinguistique et en enquête? » et l’inquiétude « mes élèves n’ont pas le vocabulaire pour le discuter! » Nous étions parties d’un groupe du travail qui a discuté ces concernes et qui a créé des ressources pour vous aider. Dans cette session, nous vous présentions des solutions en forme d’une formation « Comment enseigner le vocabulaire en ANL/Sciences humaines ».

20 participants

Stephanie McMillan and Annick Pinette

Stephanie McMillan is a Core French Mentor in the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. She has taught and/or mentored in all French programs, at a variety of age levels. She works with teachers and students in their classrooms and provides professional development for teachers, as well as the creation of resources to support programming. Stephanie was on a curriculum writing team for the grade 7/8 renewal and is currently on the provincial French committee and a working group. As a continuous learner, Stephanie has completed education degrees from St. FX (B.Ed), Acadia (M.Ed), and the University of Calgary (M.Ed).

Annick Pinette is the Classroom Assessment Consultant at the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Prior to beginning her work with EECD, she worked as the Assessment Consultant at the CSAP for 5 years and as a high school mathematics and science teacher and a numeracy mentor for over 12 years. 

Annick has always been passionate about her Acadian heritage and the French language as she demonstrates, « en vivant son français. » As a teacher, she has always prioritized giving every student the opportunity to demonstrate their learning by putting equity and inclusion at the centre of her teaching. During her career, she has been involved in many projects. Some of her most recent projects include work on the EAL/FAL Intake Process, «ANL et l'approche par enquête en sciences humaines 7-8» and the new Grading Principles Progression Chart that was shared recently.

C10 Building Thinking Through Play in French Immersion Math Intervention

Whether it be Math Intervention or math centers, students learning in small groups can benefit from acquiring the vocabulary and skills they need through structured play. Including elements of Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms further enhances students' active participation. Participants will walk away from this session ready to try at least one activity with their students.

20 participants

Natasha MacKinnon

Natasha MacKinnon is a French Immersion Literacy and Math Hybrid teacher with the Strait Regional Centre for Education. She has spent her career teaching grades 1-12 and has most recently been providing intervention and coaching in grades 2-4. Natasha has been fortunate to work alongside colleagues from across the province on math and literacy initiatives, and is currently studying the effects of inquiry-based activity and play on learning.

 A11 Canadian Parents for French

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) has been around for over 40 years. Join us to learn more about what programs and activities CPF offers for students, parents and teachers.

20 participants

Rebecca Lancaster

Rebecca Lancaster has been Executive Director of Canadian Parents for French, Nova Scotia since 2005. Rebecca was born in England and was raised in Montreal. Rebecca moved with her family from Montreal to Nova Scotia in 2003. Rebecca has an undergraduate degree in Classical Philology and Archaeology. However no one has ever asked her to use her Latin and Ancient Greek, but being functionally bilingual in French has helped her frequently in her career. Her background is working in the theatre, art galleries, summer camps and other non-profit organizations.

 B11 Comment Faire parler plus en classe

We will be presenting ideas on how to encourage speaking and motivating students to take risks with an additional language.  Our goals will be to provide situational possibilities for your classroom that are easily included in your lesson plan as short warm up activities for whole class participation as well as group tasks.  

20 participants

Lindsay Crossman Wheaton & Hayley Burke

Lindsay is a Core and Integrated French Literacy-Technology Integration Coach for the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education. She has served over 16 years for the Cumberland Local NSTU. Prior to being a Coach, she has experience in the Core French and Integrated French classrooms (Grades 4-9) in the Northern area of Nova Scotia. She has presented activities related to the neurolinguistic approach at a variety of conferences, including NSLTA and ATYA, here in Nova Scotia as well as CASLT in Edmonton.

Hayley Burke went through a French immersion program in Amherst NS and graduated with her B.Ed. from l’Université Sainte Anne. She has been teaching middle school Core French and Integrated French for the last 4 years at EB Chandler Junior High. Her focus has been on building a repertoire of speaking activities for her Grade 7 and 8 classes to practise authentic conversations. In her spare time, she likes coaching skating, reading, crafting, crocheting and gardening.

 C11 Les activités de réinvestissement qui nous font sourire!

J’aimerais partager des idées pour les activités de réinvestissement pour que nos élèves puissent s'entraîner, s'exercer, manipuler avec une multitude de supports et d'outils pour renforcer des connaissances et les habiletés de parler, lire et écrire en français de base.

20 participants

Vera Ryan

Vera Ryan est chef d’appui en littératie en français de base/langue seconde depuis 2012. Elle appuie les enseignants en utilisant les stratégies de l’ANL. Elle a hâte de partager ses idées avec ses collègues.

A12 Discovering Languages: Bringing Plurilingualism and Pluriculturalism Into the Language Classroom

If you want to build your language learners’ intercultural competencies but are looking for support, CASLT’s Discovering Languages series is for you. The series highlights 12 languages — one for each month of 2023 — and features classroom-ready activities to promote language learning and help students develop intercultural awareness and understanding. Explore different languages and cultures with your students in the target language of your own classroom. Each activity is adaptable to different age groups and target languages. 

20 participants

Kim Giese & Stephanie Burke

Kim Giese holds a Master of Education in Teaching English as an Additional Language and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language from the University of Calgary. She has been the Projects and Professional Development Coordinator at the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) since October 2020. CASLT supports its members by promoting the advancement of language learning and teaching throughout Canada, by creating opportunities for professional development, by initiating and disseminating research, and by facilitating the exchange of information and ideas among language educators.

Stephanie Burke est conseillère en français langue seconde pour le centre régional de Chignecto-Central. Elle appuie l’ANL en dans les programmes de français langue seconde de la 4e à la 12e pour le français de base et pour les programmes de français de la 7e à la 12e année. Stephanie a aussi une maîtrise en technologie de Mount Saint Vincent et une maîtrise en ressource pour l’immersion française de St. Fx.

B12 The Innovative Language Classroom: Leveraging Technology to Drive Learning

Following the 2020 pivot to blended learning, many language teachers have been looking for concrete, lasting strategies to thoughtfully and intentionally leverage technology in the classroom. CASLT’s new handbook offers ideas and inspiration for language teachers and is accompanied by a suite of companion resources, professional learning pathways, and community-building recommendations. Join this interactive session to explore hands-on, practical strategies to enrich language learning environments, build community, and support language teachers and students using technology.

20 participants

Kim Giese & Stephanie Burke

Kim Giese holds a Master of Education in Teaching English as an Additional Language and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language from the University of Calgary. She has been the Projects and Professional Development Coordinator at the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) since October 2020. CASLT supports its members by promoting the advancement of language learning and teaching throughout Canada, by creating opportunities for professional development, by initiating and disseminating research, and by facilitating the exchange of information and ideas among language educators.

Stephanie Burke est conseillère en français langue seconde pour le centre régional de Chignecto-Central. Elle appuie l’ANL en dans les programmes de français langue seconde de la 4e à la 12e pour le français de base et pour les programmes de français de la 7e à la 12e année. Stephanie a aussi une maîtrise en technologie de Mount Saint Vincent et une maîtrise en ressource pour l’immersion française de St. Fx.

C12 The Innovative Language Classroom: Leveraging Technology to Drive Learning

Following the 2020 pivot to blended learning, many language teachers have been looking for concrete, lasting strategies to thoughtfully and intentionally leverage technology in the classroom. CASLT’s new handbook offers ideas and inspiration for language teachers and is accompanied by a suite of companion resources, professional learning pathways, and community-building recommendations. Join this interactive session to explore hands-on, practical strategies to enrich language learning environments, build community, and support language teachers and students using technology.

20 participants

Kim Giese & Stephanie Burke

Kim Giese holds a Master of Education in Teaching English as an Additional Language and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Language from the University of Calgary. She has been the Projects and Professional Development Coordinator at the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) since October 2020. CASLT supports its members by promoting the advancement of language learning and teaching throughout Canada, by creating opportunities for professional development, by initiating and disseminating research, and by facilitating the exchange of information and ideas among language educators.

Stephanie Burke est conseillère en français langue seconde pour le centre régional de Chignecto-Central. Elle appuie l’ANL en dans les programmes de français langue seconde de la 4e à la 12e pour le français de base et pour les programmes de français de la 7e à la 12e année. Stephanie a aussi une maîtrise en technologie de Mount Saint Vincent et une maîtrise en ressource pour l’immersion française de St. FX.

A13 Creative Arts for Stress Relief

Come and join Sara Adams, Expressive Arts Therapist, in training to play with some creative artistic practices (movement, visual arts, music, creative writing) to release stress, have fun and express yourself! No artistic talent required, but self-proclaimed artists are welcome. Sara will provide materials and guide you through a mindful artistic practice. The goal is to leave feeling lighter and happier!

20 participants

Sara Adams

Sara Adams is a bilingual, versatile, experienced educator with more than 15 years' experience teaching French language and sciences, Yoga, Art and Dance, among other courses. She is passionate about helping people and life-long learning. In addition to teaching adolescents and adults alike, Sara also freelances as a content creator and arts and mindfulness facilitator and consultant. In addition to a passion for dance, Sara has a passion for health and wellness, particularly using the arts as a form of expression and therapy. Sara is currently studying Expressive Arts Therapy through Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sara resides in Middleton, NS with her husband and two children.

B13 BRAIN BREAKS: Move the Body and Grow the Brain 

Brain breaks are so much fun, but did you know they can have a powerful purpose in your classroom? By scheduling frequent breaks, you can reduce the levels of anxiety and stress in your classroom, as well as increase attention, concentration and neural connections to grow the brain! Join me to explore different brain breaks you can use in your classroom to prime your students’ brains for learning and help them thrive in your classroom and in life! 

20 participants

Kate Dumouchelle

Kate Dumouchelle earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and a bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Windsor. She has taught primary grades in French Language schools for more than 10 years in Ontario, Canada. In 2021, Kate started a YouTube channel called Madame Mindset. She loves creating engaging French activities and games for teachers and students around the world. Kate is passionate about integrating physical activity and games in the classroom. She believes that students learn best when they are moving and having fun!

C13 Teacher Wellness (Which Also Means Student Wellness!)

Recently, we've been inundated with concerns for student wellbeing and mental health, but teacher wellness also contributes significantly to the overall learning conditions of students. We can't pour from an empty cup if we are burnt out! Learn more about wellness strategies and how to weave these into your days without adding on more. These whole-class wellness activities should put a SMILE on everyone's face! Take-home resources will be provided.

20 participants

Sara Adams

Sara Adams is a bilingual, versatile, experienced educator with more than 15 years' experience teaching French language and sciences, Yoga, Art and Dance, among other courses. She is passionate about helping people and life-long learning. In addition to teaching adolescents and adults alike, Sara also freelances as a content creator and arts and mindfulness facilitator and consultant. In addition to a passion for dance, Sara has a passion for health and wellness, particularly using the arts as a form of expression and therapy. Sara is currently studying Expressive Arts Therapy through Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sara resides in Middleton, NS with her husband and two children.

A14 Increasing Engagement for All Learners in the Second Language Classroom

This workshop will provide an overview of some fun and engaging ways to incorporate technology, coding and robotics in the second language classroom to help engage all students in cross-curricular collaborative learning experiences. Some time will be allotted for participants to try some of the activities and test out some of the robots as well!

20 participants

Maureen Armour

Over the last 7 years, Maureen Armour has enjoyed working in primary-6 classrooms throughout the SRCE teaching primarily French Immersion and Core French. She is passionate about developing engaging and inclusive cross-curricular lessons and activities for her students by incorporating technology such as coding and robotics.

B14 Increasing Engagement for All Learners in the Second Language Classroom

This workshop will provide an overview of some fun and engaging ways to incorporate technology, coding and robotics in the second language classroom to help engage all students in cross-curricular collaborative learning experiences. Some time will be allotted for participants to try some of the activities and test out some of the robots as well!

20 participants

Maureen Armour

Over the last 7 years, Maureen Armour has enjoyed working in primary-6 classrooms throughout the SRCE teaching primarily French Immersion and Core French. She is passionate about developing engaging and inclusive cross-curricular lessons and activities for her students by incorporating technology such as coding and robotics.

C14 Teaching EAL 10: Experiences with the Pilot Course

This session will provide insights into the EAL 10 pilot course currently being offered in HRCE, including its curriculum and target audience. This session will be particularly helpful to EAL teachers new to teaching this course, teachers/counsellors/administrators at schools hoping to offer this course in the future, EAL teachers at junior highs who feed into this program, or English 10 teachers who receive students who have completed this course. Strategies and approaches will be shared. 

20 participants

Allison Stewart

Allison Stewart has worked with newcomers in Halifax as well as in the UK in various roles: as an English Language Arts teacher, as a Resource teacher, and as an English as an Additional Language teacher. She holds two Masters of Education: in Literacy Education, and in Curriculum Studies with a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; and she is completing another, in Administration and Policy with a specialization in Leadership in Inclusive Education. She currently works for HRCE as a site-based English and Additional Language specialist teacher at Citadel High School in Halifax.

A15 Digital Smiles: Technology in the Language Classroom

How can digital technology effectively support language learning and teaching? In this workshop, we will explore strategies, techniques, and best practices for implementing technology in face-to-face and online classroom modalities. Drawing on our experiences designing, developing, and delivering courses in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program, we will discuss opportunities for input, output, feedback, motivation, and data collection. Participants will be invited to consider and share their own instructional contexts and experiences. 

20 participants

Tracy Franz & Kate Purcell 

Tracy Franz is the Instructional Design and Curriculum Manager for the Department of English Language Studies (ELS) in Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development (OLCD). She has over 20 years experience teaching and designing face-to-face (F2F), online, and blended courses for learners in Canada, the US, and Japan. Connect with Tracy at LinkedIn.com/in/TracyFranz

Kate Purcell is an Instructor, Assessment Coordinator, and Academic Integrity Officer in the Department of English Language Studies (ELS) at Dalhousie University. She has 20 years of EAL/EAP teaching experience in Canada, Japan, Korea, and the UAE. Follow Kate at LinkedIn.com/in/katempurcell.

B15 Forest School Friday

Let's explore ways in which the Land becomes the Teacher. How can we use a Forest and Nature school approach in elementary classes to enhance student wellbeing and integrate learning? This workshop discusses the Forest School approach and the benefits of outdoor learning for children. The language of a child in nature is Magic, so let’s nurture that magic that is so rooted in place and play. Come join me for Forest School Friday!

20 participants

Carleigh Sinclair

Carleigh Sinclair (she/her) is an elementary school teacher within the Kjipuktuk (Halifax) region. She is also a certified Forest School Practitioner. She loves taking her students outside for “Forest School Fridays.” Every time she is outside, she is reminded that the forest provides all: curriculum connections, inspiration, creativity, curiosity, emotional support and more. She hopes to encourage and inspire other teachers to take their class outside!

C15 Game-based Learning with Genially

In this interactive workshop you will unlock the creative potential of Genially for crafting captivating classroom games. Check out Genially's diverse tools for content creation. Learn how to construct engaging educational games and explore some examples you can use in your room. Please bring either a Chromebook, laptop, or tablet to work on as the editing feature does not work well on cell phones.

20 participants

Sandra Logan

Sandra Logan is the Core French Coach for grades 4-9 in HRCE. She has completed a Master's in Curriculum Studies with a focus in technology integration. She has a special interest in gamification and gamified learning in the Core French Classroom.  She is passionate about teaching French and believes in the importance of having fun while learning.