Panama Bilingue

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Stockton University has been approved by the Panamanian Ministry of Education to offer training to teachers from Panama as part of the government’s Bilingue Initiative.

General

The goal of the program is to train as many as 10,000 Panamanian teachers over five years in the latest teachings methods and techniques for classroom success, including the use of technology. Participants will also have the opportunity to expand on their own language skills, as they are immersed in an English-speaking culture.

Arrangements

The first group of teachers from Panama is expected to arrive in January. Stockton will offer two programs and anticipates hosting 24 to 30 participants in each:

  • The first program is an eight-week program for working teachers to enhance their ESL teaching methodology, pedagogic skills and the use of technology in the classroom.
  • The second program, for pre-service teachers studying to work as English teachers or elementary school teachers, will be a 16-week program focusing on English language acquisition, ESL classroom methodologies, and technology training.

Arrival

  • Arrival: Jan. 15, 2018
  • Orientation: Jan. 16, 2018
  • Classes begin: Jan. 17, 2018
  • Classes end: Mar.  9, 2018
  • Departure: Mar. 10, 2018

Housing

Participants will be housed at the Seaview Hotel and Golf Club.

Classes and Activities

Participants will attend classes, participate in local social and cultural events, and explore the region more broadly through trips to Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. See a tentative weekly schedule below:

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm ELS language training ELS language training ELS language training ELS language training ELS language training *
  Lunch break
2:00pm – 4:00pm Technology training Technology training Technology training Technology training Leadership workshop 
or
Classroom observation
5:00pm –  6:00pm Digital portfolio update Digital portfolio update Digital portfolio update Digital portfolio update Digital portfolio update
  • Local excursion/activity: 2 to 3
  • Half-day excursion/activity: 2
  • One-day excursion/activity: 1 to 2
    *Excursion/off-campus activities date and time are subject to change

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