- Venue : Mohamed Abed Eljabri Technical High school in Bouarfa
- Date : May 6th, 2017.
- Time : from 9:00 m to 6:00 p.m ( including breakfast, Lunch, Tea break)
- Participants : All English teachers practicing in the Figuig Regional directory of the ministry of Education, Bouarfa.
- Theme: Continuing Professional Development ( CPD)
- Sub-themes :
- What is CPD all about? – by inspector Mr. Mohamed Oubedda
- Textbook Evaluation : Reading Skill in particular – By Mr.Mohamed Abed
- Casablanca MATE Circles– Sharing experience – by Mr. Imam Saktiwi
- Teaching Grammar : Official Guidelines as frame of reference –
by Mr. Badr Atouani - Sample of Grammar Lesson based on Official Guidelines : Discovery Approach – by Mr. EL kadaoui Mohamed
- Sharing experience : Writing through Activities in MEARN – Mr. Lahcen Mostapha
- Process Writing – by Mr. Najib Ajallal
- Learners Difficulties in Writing – by Mr Khalid Boukaissi:
- Learners’ perceptions towards foreign languages in Morocco : Research – by Mr. Youssef Armouz
- Teaching Young Learners – by Baba Yassine
- Motivation – By Mohamed Aissaoui
- Project based learning – by Mohamed Bensalem
The inspector opened the study day with a keynote speech on the importance of teacher’s CPD. In turn, teachers from different schools in the region had to present different topic areas for discussion. It was really an inspiring moment for all participants to get insight into their own daily practice. Exchanging experience added too much value and flavor to this remarkable event. It was a new opportunity for all the participants to requestion and redress the many misconceptions they hold on teaching.
The study day was concluded with the following recommendations:
- Get connected with peers in the region
- Organise meetings locally
- Create a teacher online platform
- Take part in continuous trainings
- Pay visits to Bouarfa Access center whenever possible
- Share beneficial ELT resources
