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Thursday, July 28 • 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Building Diversity-Positive Characters in TPRS Stories

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TPRS methods leave us vulnerable to unintentionally reinforcing negative stereotypes. This workshop provides practical skills to mitigate these risks, giving students dignifying and elevating way to see themselves. Learn how to use visual and verbal cues to provide your diverse student body space to be validated and uplifted.
Presenters
avatar for Rachelle Adams

Rachelle Adams

Founder and CEO, Elevate Education Consulting
Rachelle attended Indiana University and American University for undergraduate studies, graduating from American University with a dual degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies. She has worked in the Environmental Justice, Reproductive Equity... Read More →
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Anna Gilcher

Director, Your Brain Can Learn French!
Anna Gilcher is an independent French teacher, teacher trainer, and coach in the Washington, DC area. She is a presenter and coaching team member at the National TPR Storytelling conference and regularly presents workshops around the country on teaching with comprehensible input and... Read More →

Building Diversity Positive Language Classrooms pdf
DiversityPositiveAlternatives pdf
Thursday July 28, 2016 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Emerald B
  60 minute session
  • AV Needs LCD Projector, Screen, Speakers, Easel Paper and Markers