From Cameroon to Carolina | Teaching about Francophone Africa
One-Hour Session for French Teachers and for Social Studies Teachers
Do you want to teach la francophonie, but aren’t sure how? Do you hesitate to teach about countries you’ve never been to? Do you struggle to find positive, engaging Africa-themed resources that will challenge students’ preconceptions of this fascinating region? Come learn about francophone Africa with a French teacher who spent 2 years at Rain Forest International School in Yaoundé, Cameroon and returned to North Carolina with a passion for incorporating this region in her classes. You will leave this session with a framework for analyzing culture and with hands-on, classroom tested activities that are ready to integrate in your existing curriculum. Discover ways to engage your students in Cameroon and other francophone African countries!
In this session participants will:
Discuss how to find engaging Africa-themed videos
Explore examples of before, during, and after-viewing discussion questions to lead students in meaningful cultural analysis
Practice techniques to conduct cultural analysis in the target language with novice learners
Leave with classroom-tested, hands-on activities, videos, and cultural resources to integrate Africa at all levels of instruction
In-Person and Virtual Versions Available
One-Hour Session for French Teachers and for Social Studies Teachers
Do you want to teach la francophonie, but aren’t sure how? Do you hesitate to teach about countries you’ve never been to? Do you struggle to find positive, engaging Africa-themed resources that will challenge students’ preconceptions of this fascinating region? Come learn about francophone Africa with a French teacher who spent 2 years at Rain Forest International School in Yaoundé, Cameroon and returned to North Carolina with a passion for incorporating this region in her classes. You will leave this session with a framework for analyzing culture and with hands-on, classroom tested activities that are ready to integrate in your existing curriculum. Discover ways to engage your students in Cameroon and other francophone African countries!
In this session participants will:
Discuss how to find engaging Africa-themed videos
Explore examples of before, during, and after-viewing discussion questions to lead students in meaningful cultural analysis
Practice techniques to conduct cultural analysis in the target language with novice learners
Leave with classroom-tested, hands-on activities, videos, and cultural resources to integrate Africa at all levels of instruction
In-Person and Virtual Versions Available
One-Hour Session for French Teachers and for Social Studies Teachers
Do you want to teach la francophonie, but aren’t sure how? Do you hesitate to teach about countries you’ve never been to? Do you struggle to find positive, engaging Africa-themed resources that will challenge students’ preconceptions of this fascinating region? Come learn about francophone Africa with a French teacher who spent 2 years at Rain Forest International School in Yaoundé, Cameroon and returned to North Carolina with a passion for incorporating this region in her classes. You will leave this session with a framework for analyzing culture and with hands-on, classroom tested activities that are ready to integrate in your existing curriculum. Discover ways to engage your students in Cameroon and other francophone African countries!
In this session participants will:
Discuss how to find engaging Africa-themed videos
Explore examples of before, during, and after-viewing discussion questions to lead students in meaningful cultural analysis
Practice techniques to conduct cultural analysis in the target language with novice learners
Leave with classroom-tested, hands-on activities, videos, and cultural resources to integrate Africa at all levels of instruction
In-Person and Virtual Versions Available
“One of the best sessions I’ve ever been to!”
“Your presentation was inspirational. Thank you so much for such fabulous ideas to bring Africa to our classrooms!”
“J’étais au Cameroun avec toi!”
“I love the fact that Mrs. Bartels gave most of the course in French! Thank you for that.”
Past and Upcoming “Cameroon to Carolina” Workshops:
ACTFL National Convention | November 2024
Florida Foreign Language Assoc. Conference, Orlando FL | September 2024
WCPSS virtual learning workshop | August 2024
SCOLT, Atlanta GA | March 2024
AATF National Convention, New Orleans LA | July 2022
FLANC Fall Conference | October 2021