An Immersive Outdoor Experience for French Language Teachers
| THIS SUMMER INSTITUTE IS FULL. See the Registration & Fees tab for the WAITLIST |
2019 SUMMER INSTITUTE
non crédit
Tous les cours sont soumis à un nombre minimum d’inscriptions.
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Séjour en plein air à Cheakamus is a 3-day summer retreat designed for French teachers that will be offered for the first time at the Cheakamus Centre, an environmental education facility located near Squamish, BC. This beautiful setting, surrounded by a rainforest ecological reserve, offers a variety of outdoor pursuits and traditional Coast Salish activities, including an authentic longhouse and opportunities for place-based Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) cultural experiences.
Photo credit: Mike Savage
| BURSARIES AVAILABLE! We are offering bursaries of up to $600 per person for this Summer Institute. Avec la participation du gouvernement du Canada et du ministère de l’Éducation de la Colombie-Britannique. / With the participation of the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Education of British Columbia |
This retreat will focus on immersing teachers in French language, culture, and experiential second language teaching methodologies. In addition, participants will have opportunities to deepen their understanding of current priorities in our provincial curriculum, including the thoughtful integration of local indigenous cultural knowledge and the advancement of environmental learning and stewardship.
This retreat will be particularly valuable to French Immersion and Core French teachers who wish to enhance their linguistic, cultural and pedagogical competencies. Participants will have opportunities to improve their French language skills, learn practical, innovative new teaching ideas, and enjoy the many outdoor activities available at Cheakamus Centre, including hiking through forested nature trails, canoeing, and campfire songs – tout en français!
The cost of the program includes all professional development seminars, outdoor activities, a welcome wine and cheese reception, daily meals (prepared by the Cheakamus Centre’s Culinary team using delicious, sustainable, local products), and cozy, rustic cabin accommodations. Registration for this retreat is limited to 30 participants.
Dr. Joanne Robertson
Dr. Robertson received a BA from UBC, a B.Ed from McGill, a Diploma in English Education from UBC, and her MA and Ed.D from Simon Fraser University. She is currently a Director of Instruction in the North Vancouver School District while also serving as an adjunct professor in the Deparment of Educational Studies and a Lecturer in the Department of Language & Literacy Education within UBC’s Faculty of Education. She has been a Principal and Vice-Principal, a District facilitator for French Immersion and FSL, and a long-time classroom teacher in French immersion.
Squamish BC | Face-to-Face
Cheakamus Centre
1600 Paradise Valley Rd
Squamish, BC | Directions
August 21-23, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
This program is now full.
Sign up for the waitlist, below, and we will notify you if spots become available.
Deposit
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- Non-Credit Participation Deposit: $75
The total cost of this Institute is $725 + GST. Each participant is eligible for a bursary of $650 ($600 registration fee, and $50 participation fee) from the BC Ministry of Education. The only fee paid will be $75 per participant.
Avec la participation du gouvernement du Canada et du ministère de l’Éducation de la Colombie-Britannique. / With the participation of the Government of Canada and the Ministry of Education of British Columbia.Refund Policy for Non-Credit Applications: If you would like to withdraw from a course, please submit written notice by July 10 to be eligible for a refund (less a $65 administration fee). No refund will be made for cancellations received later than this date, unless a course is cancelled by UBC Faculty of Education.
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