ABSTRACT
Jenna Lo Bianco is taking a step back from the focus on tech in the classroom and is examining the power of the classroom space as a key motivator in second language acquisition. In this workshop, you will explore the power of cognitively stimulating classrooms spaces, designed specifically for Languages. Jenna will walk you through the steps to establish your own language-specific classrooms. From layout to decoration, to resource management and the psychology of learning, arm yourself with the knowledge to create a classroom space that is both powerfully stimulating and engagingly beautiful at the same time. Ideal for both primary and secondary teachers.
BIO
Jenna Lo Bianco
Jenna Lo Bianco likes to think outside the box when it comes to Italian language education. She has taught Italian in Australia and the UK and has a background in language education consulting and publishing. Jenna is also a bestselling internationally published author of contemporary women's fiction set in Italy, published in Australia by Pan Macmillan.
Passionate about ensuring a future for Italian language education in Australia, Jenna has committed her teaching practice to developing hands-on engaging activities, which provide not only for differentiated and inclusive learning, but also foster a love of the Italian language and culture. Grounded in the belief that motivation and self-efficacy directly impact on student outcomes, Jenna’s work seeks to ensure that every student can experience success in the Italian classroom…and it can be fun, too!