Description
Workshop Overview
This three-day workshop will teach different methodologies for language immersion for all ages with a focus on developing speaking skills (oral proficiency). Methodologies will include: Natural Approach (NA), Total Physical Response (TPR), strategies for “staying in the language.”
Lectures on why the immersion approach is important for our Native American language work, how language acquisition happens (as opposed to learning about the language), and what amount of language input is required will help to plan effective strategies and activities for language learners.
This is Part 1 of the two-part Practicing Immersion workshop. Part 2 is titled: Practicing Immersion: Learning & Using Your Language, coming soon!
Participants will be required to develop and share mini-lessons that apply learned theories. Full three-day participation is required for Certificate of Completion. The workshop hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day (Light Breakfast & PM Snacks served all 3 days).
Recommended for families, parents and guardians, language program directors, administrators, tribal leaders, language advocates, school teachers and staff .
Hotel & Travel Information
HOTELS IN THE AREA
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2300 12th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 842-5000
TownPlace Suites by Marriott
2510 12th St NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 314-8201
TRAVEL
You are responsible for booking your own lodging. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is located a 10-15 minute drive North of Albuquerque Airport (ABQ). Contact the hotels to see if they have shuttle service from the Albuquerque Airport. If you want your freedom to explore the area, enjoy more restaurants in the area or in Albuquerque, we suggest you rent a car.
For any questions please contact us at (505) 820-0311 or email at ili@ilinative.org.
