This supportive group provides support and collegial interaction for any teacher, new to or experienced with OWL. Each month we meet to hear each other’s successes, work with ‘How can I..?’ challenges, and answer any questions we have as a group. This is the support you need to create the classroom that you want. Topics (more…)
We are excited to bring back our OWL MasterClass for the second consecutive year! This is for teachers who are wanting to further understand and implement the elements of OWL. Founder of OWL, Darcy Rogers, will be facilitating this monthly session and taking you deeper into OWL values, concepts and implementation. You will have the (more…)
Back to School is a time for great possibilities of new growth, connections, and learning. The OWL Back to School Series will introduce you to the four OWL Values: Equity and Relationships, Proficiency, Student Engagement, and Empowered Learning, and provide you with methods and strategies to create an immersive and student directed learning environment. This (more…)
Empowered Learning through Questioning Strategies- October 4, 2023 The final session of the Back to School Series explores creating a more student-driven learning environment by developing real-life, real-interest situations, applicable to students’ lives. Implementing the OWL circle structure, which allows students to feel empowered with the language, and combining this with unique scaffolding and questioning techniques, will (more…)
Cultivating Proficiency Based Skills – August 23, 2023 The beginning of the school year is a wonderful opportunity to be able to focus on proficiency and what students CAN do. Taking the time to discuss proficiency and performance with our students in the first language can be crucial to understanding their potential target language growth. (more…)
Equity and Relationship Building: The First Weeks of School – August 8, 2023 Is it possible to start from day one 100% in the target language? Absolutely! Join OWL sessions and learn how to create a successful immersion environment that will leave you and your students excited and engaged to function 100% in the TL (more…)
Student Engagement Strategies – September 6, 2023 An essential element to having a successful, highly engaging learning space is fun! In order to keep students connected, building relationships, and strengthening the community, students must laugh and move together. This session will model ideas to keep your students moving while working towards a proficiency-based classroom. This third (more…)
Have you ever wondered what planning and classroom structure looks like in an OWL classroom? If so, this is for you! This ten-week, five-session series focuses on breaking down the framework of OWL into concentrated and comprehensive pieces. Whether you are new to PPATH, the classroom structure, are somewhat familiar with it, or have been (more…)
