Dr Ifigeneia Dosi inspires Greek Language teachers in Sydney workshop

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) successful collaboration with the Consulate General of Greece hosted a nonrecreational learning lawsuit for educators of its Afternoon and Saturday School Greek Language Program connected Monday astatine its Lakemba headquarters.

Visiting student Dr Ifigeneia Dosi, Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics astatine the Department of Greek Philology, Democritus University of Thrace, led an engaging workshop connected advancing Greek practice connection acquisition and enhancing student engagement.

The lawsuit was held successful collaboration with Dr Patricia Koromvokis, Lecturer successful Global Cultures and Languages astatine Macquarie University.

Dr Dosi guided participants done practical, interactive methods to support bilingual and multilingual learners, linking connection learning to individuality and inclusion.

Through activities listed arsenic Word-Image Match, Story Cards, Running Dictation, and Color-Coded Bilingual Passages, she demonstrated however to marque connection learning dynamic and accessible.

“Colour-coding allows students to visually abstracted information, making texts easier to understand and supporting comprehension for bilingual learners,” explained Dr Dosi.

Educators responded positively, peculiarly to the Running Dictation exercise, describing it arsenic a amusive and effectual way to energise students and reenforce learning with applicable tools done meaningful engagement.

As portion of the ongoing initiative, Dr Dosi and Dr Koromvokis will visit the Saturday Language School astatine Clemton Park connected Saturday, 18 October astatine 9.30am, to pb an unfastened forum for parents and the broader community, highlighting the benefits of maintaining and speaking Greek astatine home.