Webinar for IH Spanish Teachers: April 2022

Estamos muy contentos de comentarles acerca de nuestras siguiente conferencias que se llevarán a cabo el día 02 de abril del 2022 en punto de las 15:00 h (GMT) o 09:00 h (MEX). Esperamos que las últimas conferencias hayan sido de su agrado.

We are so glad to tell you about the next Spanish webinar will be on the 2nd of April 2022. 15:00 h (GMT) o 09:00 h (MEX). We hope you have enjoyed the last webinars.

La transformación de la lengua y su afectación en el aula.

Hora: 15:00 h (GMT) o 09:00 h (MEX)

El idioma ha evolucionado a través de los años enriqueciéndolo a través de alteraciones o prestamos de otras lenguas. La globalización de los últimos años y los movimientos sociales han agilizado la transformación de la lengua. ¿Cómo afecta esta transformación a nuestras clases? ¿Qué debemos enseñar?

El español, al igual que cualquier lengua, se ha ido transformando por hechos sociales, tales como las conquistas, la modernización o la evolución social. Por lo tanto, el idioma sufrió cambios de vocabulario, de gramática o de pronunciación. Así como la sociedad se ha ido adaptando a estos cambios, también los profesores quizá deberían adaptarse.

En español existe una academia que regula los cambios pero, ¿qué tan fuerte puede ser la sociedad para modificar la lengua a costa de las reglas? Con el aumento de la tecnología, es más común escuchar extranjerismos para nombrar inventos nuevos, por ejemplo es normal decir, “textea un whatsapp” o “voy a postear algo en Facebook.” Otros ejemplos de estos cambios sociales se ven en el lenguaje inclusivo o en el alargamiento de la frase para ser más incluyentes. ¿El profesor o profesora debería enseñar esto? ¿En qué posición se deberían encontrar los que enseñan la lengua? ¿Cada uno debería tomar la decisión o deberíamos pugnar por una sola forma de enseñanza?

En esta conferencia estaremos discutiendo estos temas junto con algunas bases históricas. No se pretende imponer una idea sino pensar juntos para el bien de nuestras clases.

The transformation of the language and its affectation in the classroom.

Time: 15:00 h (GMT) o 09:00 h (MEX)

Language has evolved over the years, enriching it through alterations or borrowings from other languages. The globalization of recent years and social movements have accelerated the transformation of language. How does this transformation affect our classes? What should we teach?

Language has evolved over the years, enriching it through alterations or borrowings from other languages. The globalization of recent years and social movements have accelerated the transformation of language. How does this transformation affect our classes? What should we teach?

Spanish, like any language, has been transformed by social events, such as conquests, modernization, or social evolution. Therefore, the language changed vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation. Just as society has been adapting to these changes, teachers should adapt.

In Spanish, there is an academy that regulates changes, but how strong can society be to modify the language at the expense of the rules? With the rise of technology, it is more common to hear phrases for new inventions like "text a WhatsApp" or "I'm going to post something on Facebook." Other examples of these social changes are seen in inclusive language or in the lengthening of the phrase to be more inclusive. Should the teacher teach this? In what position should those who teach the language find themselves? Should each one make their own decision, or should we strive for a single form of teaching?

During the webinar we will be discussing these issues along with some historical bases. The intention is not to impose an idea but to think together for the good of our classes.

Many educational institutions believe that motivation with training courses, proper classroom equipment, recreational activities for teachers, and the creation of digital spaces for the exchange of information is the right thing to do to maintain motivation. 

Is this enough? Interim foreign language teacher Silvia Izquierdo ensures that society does not value the work that teachers do. Isabel Rubí de Celís, a primary school teacher in a public school, believes that the management team of the school or institute must make the teacher "notice that he is doing his job well" so the recognition should begin in the center.

Some centers do not care about any aspect to motivate their teachers. In these times of "pandemic", it is more difficult for the teacher to feel motivated by the center because he does not have the contact and most of the centers were not prepared for this situation. The distance, the lack of materials, and the integration of ICTs, or platforms have made this more difficult. Have you ever been asked: “What would you like for us to do to make you feel motivated?

Berenice Villegas will talk about these challenges we have as an institution and the way we can collaborate to feel motivated as teachers.

Register here

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