Cuernavaca, Mexico
Since the school began in Cuernavaca, Mexico in 1996 the teacher's
workshops have become one of the most popular offerings of the school, especially during summer months.
These free supplemental workshops are designed to enhance a teacher's ability to understand and to work effectively
with their Spanish-speaking students and their families.
Workshop topics include: translations; writing letters to the Hispanic student's parent; family customs and
how they can relate to the school environment; inappropriate words students may use; Mexican celebrations and holidays.
Those who enroll in any level of Instituto Chac-Mool's general Spanish immersion program, can
participate in these afternoon workshops free of charge.
Teachers Workshops are offered each Tuesday and Thursday,
and begin at 1:55 pm so that no time is taken away from the daily
Spanish course. Sign up in advance is required, the sign up sheet will be posted at the school.
Students participating in these teachers workshops may have the opportunity
to visit a public junior high and a private elementary school to compare and contrast the educational systems of
Mexico and the United States (visits not available during holidays and June through August when the local schools are closed).
This summer academy is designed to help bilingual teachers and future educators enhance their instructional
skills, as well as improve their knowledge of the Spanish language.
This program includes a cultural component for the purpose of improving an educators effectiveness with
their Spanish-speaking students.
Courses are usually each 3 weeks in duration; however you may take a non-credit course of
Monday through Friday Schedule:
NON-CREDIT COURSE TOPICS (you may select a new subject each week):
FOR CREDIT COURSE TOPICS (3 week course is equal to 3 semester credits):
Continuing Education Units of Credit
California Lutheran University, in cooperation with Instituto Chac-Mool, will grant Professional Development Credit for Teachers and Continuing Education Units for professionals. This credit will be available to individuals whether they live in California or not.
We advise you check with your school district to be sure they will accept these credits through California Lutheran University, a fully credited institution. There is an additional charge per credit unit, please ask for more information.
In addition to improving your Spanish skills to be more effective in your profession, Instituto Chac-Mool offers
assistance in preparing for your own state's bilingual teacher credentialing and certification tests. Our qualified
instructors will assist the student by reviewing study materials for the oral and written sections of the language
portion of these tests, including California's Bilingual Crosscultural Assessment Language Development test (BCLAD).
Prior to registration, please ask for an evaluation to determine if any additional fees may apply.
In addition to basic Spanish language improvement and the optional workshops for preparation for the language portion
of California's BCLAD test, extension credits (1 week = 1 credit) through California Lutheran University may
be earned at Instituto Chac-Mool. This program is offered year round and interested persons should contact us for details.
Instituto Chac-Mool is a fully accredited institution by the Mexican Ministry of Education (Secretaría de Educación Pública) and students will be issued a transcript, upon request. Free Teachers Workshops Special 2008 Sessions
A study of major aspects of Mexican culture, including historical, literary, artistic, political and economic characteristics as expressed
through the centuries. Prerequisites: SPAN 2020 or equivalent.
This course attempts to give students a general vision of the present educational systems in Mexico. Students will study the origin and political
evolution of the present educational systems; analyze the principal problems of the systems. Prerequisites: SPAN 2020 or equivalent.
General analysis of traditional and contemporary children's and adolescent's Latin American literature. A critical examination of novels, folktales, poetry,
picture books and theater from a literary/artistic point of view and for their value in cultural development for children 6 to 15 years old. Prerequisites:
SPAN 2020 or equivalent.
An intensive Spanish course for teachers with the purpose to improve Spanish language skills as well as cultural understandings. The course will explore
primary language instruction in language arts, mathematics and social studies. Additionally, the nature of the course will facilitate the acquisition of the
social and academic vocabulary necessary to work with students and parents whose first language is Spanish. The instructors will adjust the materials
according to the instructional levels (K-12) of the participants. No prerequisites.
Of Interest to Teachers
