Professional Development in Spanish
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Program Details
Program Availability
- Dates: July 10-18, 2026
Requirements
- Language of instruction: Spanish
Inclusions
- Tuition & course materials
- Room & board
- Cultural activities and day trips
- Welcome/farewell meals
- Health insurance
- Ground transportation for activities
- 2 ECTS credits (1 US credit)
Fees: tuition & housing
- Single Room/Only Breakfast: $1,875
- Single Room/Half-Board: $2,175
- Single Room/Full-Board: $2,575
Fees: tution only
- Tuition Only: $1,475
- Airfare Not Included
Itinerary
- July 10, Friday - Arrival in Alicante
- July 11, Saturday - Orientation Activities, City Tour, Visit to Santa Bárbara Castle, Welcome Lunch
- July 12, Sunday - Day Trip to Valencia
- July 13-17, Monday-Friday - Morning classes: 9:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.
- July 14, Tuesday - Cooking Workshop in the Afternoon
- July 15, Wednesday - Beach Excursion to San Juan
- July 17, Friday - Excursion to a local winery & farewell dinner
- July 18, Saturday - End of program and housing
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Housing
Lodging for the program is at Villa Universitaria (the residence hall of the University of Alicante).
Academics
Syllabus
Week 1
One classroom session will be dedicated to each of the following (actual titles may vary slightly):
- Technology in the Classroom
- Culture in the Classroom
- Boosting Oral Skills
- Presenting Grammar in a Fun Way
- Developing Reading Skills
BLOCK 1 - WHAT DO I TEACH? CAN I MAKE IT EVEN BETTER?
- Session 1 - How to develop oral skills in the Spanish classroom | How to develop written skills | Integration of skills.
- Session 2 - Action-oriented approaches to teaching grammar and vocabulary
- Session 3 - . Developing multicultural awareness in Spanish learners | The material and my context: a complex relationship | What is situated learning?
BLOCK 2 - WHO DO I TEACH? STUDENTS IN THE XXI CENTURY
- Session 4 - How can I motivate students in my context? | Motivations of S learners | New technology | "News for whom?" | Technological resources and creativity in the ELE classroom.
- Session 5 - Audiovisual resources in the ELE class of the 21st century | Audiovisual literacy | Multimodal learning | Importance of social networks in today's Spanish classroom.
Why This Program?
📚 Innovative Learning
- Custom Seminars: Focused on cutting-edge language-learning techniques.
- Expert Instructors: Led by seasoned educators from the University of Alicante.
💡 Hands-On Workshops
- Classroom Ready: Activities designed for immediate classroom integration.
- Skill Refinement: Workshops aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies.
🌍 Cultural Enrichment
- Cultural Activities: Includes engaging cultural excursions.
- Spanish Immersion: Offers rich exposure to Spanish culture and language.
Alumni Experiences
Attending the professional development seminar in Alicante for Spanish teachers was an incredibly enriching experience. The workshops were both informative and interactive, and networking with fellow educators was truly inspiring. I met some amazing people: those who attended the program and those who worked for SSA Education Abroad. The beautiful setting of Alicante made it an even more memorable experience!
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Summary
Fees: tuition & housing
- Single Room/Only Breakfast: $1,875
- Single Room/Half-Board: $2,175
- Single Room/Full-Board: $2,575
Fees: tution only
- Tuition Only: $1,475
- Airfare Not Included
Requirements
- Language of instruction: Spanish
Program Summary
- Dates: July 10-18, 2026
What does the fee include?
- Tuition & course materials
- Room and board
- Cultural activities and day trips
- Welcome/farewell meals
- Health insurance
- Ground transportation for activities
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Make the most of your study abroad experience: get career support, become an ambassador, request a transcript, and more.
Make the most of your study abroad experience: get career support, become an ambassador, request a transcript, and more.
