Immersion Instructor Training

Immersion Instructor Training
for fluent speakers of Nishnaabemwin

Developed and delivered by John Paul Montano and Barbara Nolan

Program Description:

This practical, hands-on training program prepares first-speakers of Nishnaabemwin to deliver language immersion instruction. The following topics will be addressed over twelve monthly three-day sessions:

• Second Language Acquisition
• Immersion Education and Multilingualism
• Indigenous Language Revitalization
• Introspection, Self-Assessment and Evaluation
• Ready! Camera! Action!: You’re on TV
• Emotional Wellness and Personal Growth

Participants will spend much of their time practicing actual immersion instruction while being coached with real-time feedback. For previous participants, this coaching process has typically been one of the more useful parts of the program.