Morocco: A Study in Cultural Diversity

When

9 a.m., March 6, 2010

This workshop featured four speakers: the first gave an introduction to Moroccan culture and religion, another gave an overview of Moroccan history, another discussed religious and ethnic minorities in Morocco, and the last gave an overview of the Arabic language, both written and spoken. There was a working lunch in which teachers worked in groups and discussed how to use technology to integrate teachers’ travel experiences into their classrooms. Teachers received 5 professional development credits, lunch, and a packet of resources for use in their classrooms and preparation for the trip.The Program Featured:Quality program sessions by excellent professors and teachersA resource packet provided free to all participantsLunch provided free of charge5-6 professional development hoursWorkshop Resource Packet:A History of the Maghrib in the Islamic Period By Jamil M. Abun-NasrArabic GuideBy Friends of Morocco