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The 8th Annual Chief Atahm School TPR Summer Institute is designed to bring together new and experienced First Nations Language Teachers. These summer courses provide an opportunity to share our collective dreams of Language Revitalization by exploring theory and practice.  The 2010 sessions will feature a 10-day Classic TPR Course and a 7-day TPR Storytelling Course.  Both of these courses are accredited through Thompson Rivers University.

Classic TPR, July 5th to 16th, 2010:

The Total Physical Response Methodology for second language teaching has been successfully implemented in language classrooms worldwide.  This action-based methodology quickly develops a working vocabulary for students in a fun, creative way. To assist in building successful language programs, Chief Atahm School has developed an intensive training program to help aboriginal language teachers master the steps of TPR. During this institute each participant will be provided with training through lectures, modeling, activities, and multimedia presentations to help develop skills specific to TPR.

Download Classic TPR Institute information and registration form

2010 TPR Institute registration form.pdf

TPR Storytelling, July 18th to 24th, 2010:

(Pre-requisite – Classic TPR)

TPR Storytelling is an advanced development of Classic TPR that involves the incorporation of stories in order to develop speaking skills in language students.  This intensive week long course will introduce the TPR Storytelling methodology and provide teachers with many practical and theoretical ideas to help implement it. This course is recommended for past students of Classic TPR who have successfully delivered a TPR course in their language classroom.

Download TPR Storytelling information and registration form

2010 TPR Institute registration form.pdf