Let's Learn Latin! (Williamsburg)

When: March 18, 2016 (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Where: Williamsburg Lodge (Williamsburg, VA) 310 South England Street
Register by: March 7, 2016 Registration Fee: FREE (includes materials & light breakfast) Brochure: Download here!

UPDATE 3/6/2016: Registration for Let's Learn Latin in Williamsburg is now closed.

Let's Learn Latin will introduce elementary and middle school teachers to the world of Latin and the ancient Romans through a variety of engaging approaches. Teachers get to play the role of students, learning the material through the same activities and lessons that they will be able to use in their own classrooms.

Participants will enjoy learning the basics of Latin, using a colorful, interesting, kid-friendly text called Minimus, richly supplemented by effective and innovative activities to practice the material. Other topics include Latin vocabulary, word roots, and Roman culture and mythology. No previous experience with Latin is needed!

Participants will receive myriad classroom-ready materials on all topics studied.

By learning about Latin and ancient Rome, students will better understand English vocabulary and grammar, the workings of other world languages, and the roots of Western civilization.

Curriculum
The workshop will lead participants through 50% or more of the Minimus text, giving participants the skills and confidence they need to continue their study independently.

This work at the workshop will prepare participants to knowledgeably and confidently teach their students about the following aspects of the ancient Roman world: basics of the Latin language, grammatical connections between Latin and English, Latin vocabulary and word roots, & culture and mythology.

Connections to Standards
We recognize that for the teaching of Latin and Classical Studies to be effective and feasible, it must be integrated with state standards. Participants will learn about connections to the standards, and other techniques of incorporating these topics into today's busy clasrooms.

Schedule
A morning session (8:00 am - 11:00 am) will be followed by lunch (11:00 am - 11:30 pm) and an afternoon session (12:00 - 3:00 pm).

Key Language Topics, studied in depth:
greetings, question words, nouns and adjectives, gender, linking verbs, action verbs, adverbs, & plural subjects.

Ancillary Activities, in overview:

Vocabulary (family, animals, colors, foods, emotions, classroom, body parts)
Culture (names, writing, Greek pottery, games, art, coins, travel, geography)

Hospitality
Coffee and a light continental breakfast will be provided at the workshop. Participants should bring their own lunch, as there will not be enough time to leave campus.

Professional Development Credit
All participants will receive a certificate documenting their 6.5 contact hours.

Meet the Instructor

Kevin S. Jefferson
Instructor

Kevin, a former Latin teacher, is pursuing a Master's degree in Classics at the University of Colorado Boulder. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a major in Classics. Since 2006, he has been involved in Ascanius' enrichment camps for ES/MS children, serving both as a teacher and an administrator. Kevin has served as Director of Student Programs for Ascanius, in which role he helped to design, organize, and coordinate both the major LatinSummer programs and smaller student outreach programs. Kevin currently serves as the Chair of the Technology & Social Media Committee.