I think that it is very good. However, I think that the point that teachers will be given tools to implement the vocabulary component in the revised curriculum should be emphasized more. On Sun, Mar 9, 2014 at 9:35 PM, Ora Baumgarten <orabaumgarten@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > Dear Madrichot, please see if the following announcement is ok. Please > send any comments or corrections to me and Pat. Thanks, Ora > > > Dear English Teachers, > > You are cordially invited to an English Teachers Convention entitled > Teaching Vocabulary in Elementary, Junior High, and High School. The > convention will take place on May 7th 2014 ז' אייר תשע"ד at Mifal Hapayis > - Rehov HaTe'ena 11, Givat Zeev. > > Our lecturer will be Prof. Penny Ur, the renowned ELT expert, author, and > teacher trainer > > In the *first *hour, Penny will look at > > - some of the key research findings with practical implications for > the teaching of vocabulary > - the vocabulary component in the revised curriculum: what it is, how > it came about, and how to implement it. > > In the *second* hour Penny will explain some practical principles and > demonstrate actual activities for vocabulary expansion and practice. > > Places are limited, so please register no later than April 10th, 2014 י' > בניסן תשע"ד using the online form. > > *CLICK HERE > <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mC_Pffj97LDzMHNk5JOxAU6McRix1M0kvGrGCK8N21o/viewform> > to > register for the convention.* > > Best wishes and looking forward to seeing you at the convention, > Pat > English Inspector > Machoz Manchi and Yerushalayim >