Join us for our Cross-Cultural Community Building in Education webinar series!
This interactive webinar series aims to foster dialogue, share innovative practices, and enhance understanding among diverse cultural perspectives in educational settings.
Upcoming Webinars
2025
Building Cross-Cultural Communities of Practice Date TBA
In this webinar, we will review what Communities of Practice are and the role they play in teacher education. Examples from English Language Fellows' experiences will be highlighted and a proposal for a Global Educator Forum will be introduced.
Past Webinars
Implementing Cross-Cultural Student-Centered Learning in Uganda
Erin Watters and Helen Margaret Akello
Explore how cultural foundations shape learning environments and educator mindsets in this insightful webinar. This session examines culturally conscious teaching and teacher training in a Ugandan context, offering perspectives that challenge and expand traditional approaches to education. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, participants engage with the ways cultural perspectives influence pedagogy, student engagement, and professional development. Watch now to deepen your understanding of the intersections between culture and teaching.
January
Welcoming Newcomers and Mitigation Immigration Trauma
Shawn Walker
Newcomer families often face trauma and culture shock that can impact their children’s learning. In this webinar, Shawn Walker shares actionable strategies to build trust, communicate effectively across languages, and connect families with the resources they need to thrive. Watch now to gain practical tools for supporting immigrant students and their communities.
2024
October
High-Interest Reading in a Multilevel Intermediate Adult ESOL Class
Shawn Walker
In this webinar, Shawn Walker discusses how her students' enthusiasm for the movie 'Spare Parts,' which tells a real-life immigrant story, inspired her to create new teaching strategies for reading the book with her class. After making it the textbook for the next term, her class engaged in collaborative, project-based learning that effectively involved learners at all levels in her multilevel reading and writing class.
September
Motivation and Engagement in English Language Learners
Kristina Curtis
Are you looking for effective ways to boost motivation and engagement in your English language learners? This interactive webinar will provide you with practical strategies and techniques to inspire students at any language proficiency level. Join us and transform your classroom into a dynamic space where every learner thrives!