Virtual Exchange for Future Teachers: A Project-based Learning Design
Presentation Summary
In 2021, pre-service language teachers from Spain and Canada took part in a virtual exchange (VE) about second language pedagogy in different cultural contexts while working on improving their Spanish and English respectively. This VE addressed an ongoing goal of internationalization, intercultural communication, and partnership among instructors.
Primary Presenter
Lyliam Jardine, SE, B.Ed., M.Ed., University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
State (if in the U.S.)
Country
Canada
Professional Biography
Lili Jardine is a Doctoral Graduate student, at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, and an educator at Brandon University. She teaches courses in a variety of areas, including modern languages. Her research includes online learning.
Secondary Presenters
Dr. Roswita Dressler, University of Calgary
State (if in the U.S.)
Country
Canada
Professional Biography
Dr. Roswita Dressler is an Associate Professor, at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. She researches in the field of second language teaching and learning. Her research includes linguistic identity research in study abroad contexts.