The Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTA) and Romance and Classical Studies (RCS) have teamed up to plan a series of talks and workshops related to accessibility for language learning and teaching. This inaugural series will take place in late February and early March 2025. We will offer a balance of engagement modalities, including both in-person and virtual engagement. Faculty, staff, and students of all levels are welcome to join these events.
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Planning committee:
Caitlin Cornell (CeLTA)
Saulo Gouveia (Romance and Classical Studies)
Claudis Berrios-Campos (Romance and Classical Studies
Schedule:
Specific dates, times, locations, and modalities will be added to this schedule as plans are finalized. Check back frequently!
2/26 – Kickoff event featuring Kate Sonka of Teach Access who will share “Accessibility: What to Know and What to Teach“
Kate invites us to “Learn why accessibility is an essential skill for all professionals and how educators can help bridge the accessibility skills gap by integrating key concepts into their courses.”
- Modality: in-person
- Time: 11:30-1:00pm Eastern (we will have light snacks; please feel free to bring your lunch!)
- Location: B-135 Wells Hall (CeLTA main space)
3/3 – 3/7 (Spring break) – Introduction to Disability Inclusion in World Language Education by Caitlin Cornell
- Modality: Online, asynchronous (pre-recorded video)
- Time: Asynchronous
- Location: remote
3/10 – Follow-up question and answer session based on the video introduction by Caitlin Cornell
- Modality: online, synchronous
- Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern
- Location: remote [Zoom link; passcode 690916]
- If you have trouble joining the meeting, email Caitlin at cornel28@msu.edu.
- Optionally, submit questions in advance via this short, anonymous survey.
3/11 – Faculty Listening Session for Study Abroad leaders facilitated by Hailee Ridge of Education Abroad and Caitlin Cornell
Join us for a faculty listening session focused on making education abroad more accessible. We invite you to provide feedback on the disability accommodation process, share the challenges you face when implementing accommodations, and discuss the support you need as a program director in ensuring accessible programming for students with disabilities. This is your opportunity to share your ideas to make education abroad a more inclusive, accessible experience.
- Modality: multiple options, choose one or both!
- Asynchronous: Help us facilitate this topic by giving feedback and asking questions in this short survey.
- In-person: Then, if you can, join us in person on 3/11 for a discussion.
- Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern (we will have light snacks; please feel free to bring your lunch!)
- Location: B-135 Wells Hall (CeLTA main space)
4/9 – The German program shares some of its successes in inclusive pedagogy – Katie McEwen and Senta Goertler
- Modality: in-person (possible hybrid option to be determined)
- Time: 10:00-11:30 AM Eastern (please feel free to bring your lunch if this is a time you would normally eat!)
- Location: B-135 Wells Hall (CeLTA main space)