PSMLA and Messiah University invite K-12 and college-level world language educators to the Spring 2026 Central PA Workshop on Saturday, March 28, featuring Sarah Dutton.

Sarah Dutton, M.Ed, is a world language educator with over 28 years of experience who currently teaches Medical Spanish courses at the university level. She is a Center for Clinician Multilingualism Verified POLOM Rater and is an award-winning amateur gingerbread artist.

Workshop Description

In today’s classrooms, curiosity is the spark that drives authentic learning. But in an age where AI can answer almost any question, how do we keep that spark alive? This engaging seminar will equip world language teachers with practical strategies to cultivate both interest and deprivation curiosity through meaningful activities. We’ll explore the three dimensions of curiosity—diversive, epistemic, and empathic—and uncover how each one can transform student engagement in the language classroom. Along the way, we’ll discuss ethical ways to harness AI tools, ensuring technology deepens inquiry rather than replacing it. By doing so, we’ll empower students to ask better questions, form authentic connections, and pursue knowledge with purpose. Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to create a classroom where curiosity is not only awakened but sustained.

Details

Registration includes coffee/tea, pastries, and lunch.

PSMLA members can register at a discounted rate. Non-members may join PSMLA prior to the workshop to take advantage of the $10 member discount. Members of the AATF Susquehanna Valley Chapter also enjoy a reduced rate and will hold their chapter meeting during lunch. Please review our refund policy before registering.

PSMLA members are eligible for 3 Act 48 hours, and all participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Tentative Schedule

8:00 – 8:45
8:45 – 9:00
9:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00		 Registration Open, Coffee/Tea & Pastries
Welcome & Announcements
Workshop with Sarah Dutton
Networking Lunch or AATF Chapter Meeting

Registration Rates

  • PSMLA Member ($35)
  • AATF Susquehanna Valley Member ($35)
  • PSMLA & AATF Susquehanna Valley Member ($25)
  • Join/Renew PSMLA Membership ($25-50) + Discounted Workshop ($35)
  • Non-Member ($45)
  • Full-Time Student ($20)

Registration closes March 20.
If you have any questions, please email Mike at mike@psmla.org.

Registration will open in December 2025.