Southern California Greek Language Education Conference

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Redondo Beach, California


For details, refer to the Workshop Outline (PDF) and Registration Form (PDF).

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Office of Greek Education and Culture is pleased to announce that the Southern California Greek Language Education Conference for Fall 2009 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Redondo Beach, California. Greek Language educators and administrative staff from all Greek Language schools within and outside the Metropolis are invited and strongly encouraged to participate and contribute to this event which will include valuable information on Best Practices in Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language.

The conference program is as follows:

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer/Lunch
Father Michael Courey

Welcome Greetings and Opening Remarks
Mrs. Theodora Kounalakis

1:00 pm - 1:30 p.m. Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language through Music
Ms. Dora Zoiopoulos
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Questions and Answers
1:45 p.m - 2:15 p.m. Functions of the Greek Consulate Education Office
Ms. Evangelia Koutsou
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Questions and Answers
2:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Introduction of the Hellenic Heritage Institute
Mrs. Marina Moustakas
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Break
2:55 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Teaching Greek as a Foreign Language from the University of Cyprus Seminar
Mrs. Becky Yerocostas
3:25 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Questions and Answers
3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Technology in the Greek Classroom
Mr. George Vassilakis
4:40 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.
Questions and Answers
4:55 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Synopsis/Conclusion
Mrs. Theodora Kounalakis

Closing Prayer
Father Michael Courey

Additional conference details are included in the Workshop Outline (PDF).

RSVP Requested: to confirm your attendance and assist the committee and host parish in planning appropriate materials and refreshments, please refer to the Registration Form (PDF), which contains instructions for email registration.

 

 

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