Middle East Center Supported Bilingualism Workshop at the Graduate School Education
Partnering with the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at Penn’s Graduate School of Education, the Middle East Center supported the organization of a workshop on bilingualism in K-12 education on May 2, 2017. Approximately, 30 students, who are about to graduate and begin their teaching careers participated in this workshop. Dr. Donna Sharer who is currently curriculum development specialist at Philadelphia School District gave a presentation entitled: “Learning from and with Emergent Bilingual Students (English Learners).” Five former students of Dr. Sharer also shared their experiences as bilingual students studying in Philadelphia School District.