Education Student Develops Language Acquisition Program Called Shark Speak

Fischler Academy student, Eloise Nieto, is spending her summer developing a language acquisition program called Shark Speak. A true experiential learning internship, Shark Speak is a “learning by doing” program.  Activities include preparing for job interviews, visiting state parks, and participating in service projects.

The goal of Shark Speak is to create a template that will allow Fischler Academy students to apply what they learn in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) courses by helping people from the community learn a new language.

The inaugural Shark Speak includes ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students from Miami Edison High School. In the picture provided, the team poses with the chef at the Life Net 4 Families Community Food Kitchen in Broward County where the team volunteered.

For more information on NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Fischler Academy, please visit: https://education.nova.edu/fischleracademy/index.html