On May 4th 2007 a group of TIEC I, II and III participants was invited to attend the workshop “Shaping the Way We Teach” conducted by Ms. Jöelle Uzarski , the Regional English Language Officer (RELO) for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay.

During the workshop Ms. Uzarski presented a brand-new video-based teacher training series. The course consists of fourteen self-contained modules that deal with a variety of ELT issues such as language awareness, learning strategies and assessment among others.

Apart from being a valuable opportunity for professional development, we had the pleasure of meeting other TIEC participants from all over the country.

Dear María Elena, Clara, Paola, Jesica, Sol and Alejandra,
It was a pleasure to share this experience with all of you. Let’s keep in touch and keep it going! – Carla

See the Photo Album

Links
http://argentina.usembassy.gov/uzarski.html

http://spanish.argentina.usembassy.gov/evento_uzarski.html

Congratulations on your scholarship! We’ve created this blog to share practical tips as well as our fondest memories about our trip to Austin, Texas.

Meet the first ASI team! We were the first team of Argentinian teachers to take part in the American Studies Institute Training, a two-week study program which features Methodology and Culture Seminars and a Listening and Speaking workshop. Besides, you’ll have the opportunity to go sightseeing and gain first-hand knowledge of American Culture.

Please feel free to post any messages, comments or questions (in English or Spanish!). We would really like to keep in touch with you.

From left to right: Silvia Giménez (Mendoza), Graciela Albiñana (San Juan), Gabriela Oñativia (Salta), María Elena Suppo (Santa Fe), María Clara Simoni (Córdoba), Marisa Brunengo (La Pampa) and Carla Raguseo (Rosario, Santa Fe).

 Texas Capitol

Debriefing at the Embassy with Ms.Martha Buckley, Ms. Norma González and Mr. Robert Banks.

I’m Carla Raguseo from Rosario. I work at A.R.I.C.A.N.A. and I was one of the lucky teachers who traveled to Austin in January. It was an unforgettable experience! You shouldn’t worry about anything. Just relax and try to make the most of it!

Check out the Photostory I created to tell my low-intermediate students about the trip. Click HERE to see the album and listen to the audio.

I look forward to receiving your comments.

Carla