Social Justice Through Bilingual Education - Justicia social a través de la educación bilingüe

1.5 CPDs, Run time 49:29

This workshop aims to deepen the capacity and expertise of Montessori teachers serving Spanish-speaking children in bilingual classrooms. With a focus on language development, dual literacy, culturally relevant and globally competent teaching, and strong family connections, we will present ideas on how to help develop a strong and healthy pride in their heritage in Spanish-speaking children and how to involve parents and family members in this endeavor. This workshop is based on a course presented by the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector.

Karen Simon has been a Montessori educator for over 25 years, teaching children 2 ½ – 12 years old and adults. She teaches for several teacher education programs, has been chair of the MACTE board, and is a bilingual specialist for the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector. AMS credentialed (Early Childhood, Elementary I – II).

This webinar was originally presented at TME 2022.