Through this hands-on workshops designed for teachers of French, educators will learn how to use authentic documents and literary texts to design interactive learning activities, thus increasing student engagement. Bernard Gruas will provide educators with essential pedagogical content knowledge, teaching methods and tools – applicable to all ages and levels – to improve students’ understanding of the French language, encourage written production and oral expression, and connect students to French culture. Participants will acquire a variety of exciting tools they can use in their classroom!

This workshops led by Bernard Gruas are designed for teachers of French as a foreign or second language.

Organized and financed by the French Language Department of the Embassy of France and the Cultural Service at the Consulate General of France in Chicago in partnership with Webster University, Alliance Française de Minneapolis / St. Paul, Alliance Française de Cincinnati, Cincinnati Art Museum and Taft Museum.

Workshop: How to use advertising in the French class ?

Organized by the Centre Francophone at Webster University

FREE

To register: francophone@webster.edu

Workshop: How to use real texts in the French class

Fees: $30 per person, space is limited

To register: 1.612.332.0436

Workshop: How to use comics and the permanant collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum in the French classroom

Fees: $10 per person, space is limited

To register: 1.513.721.2787

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