International course ‘Different Approaches to Teaching Children’s Literature”

The University of Murcia, offers a 5-day course in which teachers can increase their skills in using a wide range of techniques for dealing with literary texts at primary and secondary levels.

Participants will be trained by an international group of teachers experts in literacy, primary education and teacher education in the theoretical and practical sessions scheduled.  The course will take place in Murcia (Spain) between 18-23 June 2012.

For this course, teachers in EU member states can apply for a Comenius grant (Ref. nr. ES-2012-326-001) covering the costs of participation + travel and accommodation.

For more details and registration please visit the course site at the University of Murcia  http://www.um.es/childrensliterature/site/

Jane’s Gems: 25 Free Resources for Learning a Language Online

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