Maureen Lamb, M.Ed.
Latin and Technology Instructor
Maureen Lamb is the Language Department Chair and Upper School Classics Faculty at Kingswood Oxford School in West Hartford, CT. She is also a Google Certified Trainer and trains teachers in the Google Suite, Google Certification, and Applied Digital Skills. She received her A.B in Classics from College of the Holy Cross and her M.Ed. from UNC Greensboro.
Maureen is dedicated to best practices and creating community in language teaching and technology, and she has been sharing her work on Latin pedagogy and teaching languages for over ten years at national, regional, and state conferences. She is so grateful for the wonderful spirit of sharing in the Classics community! She has been recognized for her work as the CT Language Teacher of the Year, NECTFL Mead Fellow, CANE Weincke Award, and the ACL Elizabeth Watkins Award. She also received the Coulter Scholarship to study at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and a summer Fulbright to study at the American Academy in Rome.
She is currently working on the Collaborative Classics Colleagues project. She is the proud mom of two daughters who are learning some Latin.
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Course Description
Using the Updated Standards for Classical Language Learning, participants will receive and create meaningful activities to apply when teaching Caesar's Gallic Wars. The focus will be on methods to help students understand Caesar's role as an author, general, and central political figure in the last days of the Roman republic through to Roman history, other Latin authors, and the modern world. This course will be especially useful to teachers who are currently teaching Caesar, teaching the AP Latin syllabus, or just interested in learning more about teaching Caesar. Conducted in Latin and English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Perfect course for teachers of Latin. I have been exposed to a great number of useful resources to use in my own classroom."
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course will look at ways that participants can create more opportunities to engage in social justice in the Latin curriculum. This course will look at three prongs engaging with social justice: intercultural competency, culturally responsive teaching, and creating an inclusive classroom climate. Through exploring these three different ways of looking at opportunities to increase awareness of social justice, participants will come away with strategies, activities, and assessments to create a more equitable and inclusive classroom and curriculum. Conducted in Latin and English.
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Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Zaretta Hammond, Corwin
978-1-4833-0801-2
Teaching Intercultural Citizenship Across the Curriculum: The Role of Language Education, ACTFL
978-1-942544-65-4
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
This course will help participants learn how to teach Vergil's Aeneid in the Latin classroom, using the Standards for Classical Language Learning. Participants will learn about the Aeneid's role as the epic of Rome's founding and Vergil's place in history. Teachers who are teaching Vergil, teaching the AP Latin syllabus, or those just interested in learning more about Vergil, may find this course useful. Conducted in English.
Course Rationale
The Aeneid allows readers to see how one of the most famous figures in history saw the world and Roman social, political, and aesthetic values at the end of the Roman Republic. Analyzing and interpreting ancient texts can be challenging, particularly those written by a biased narrator who is appealing to a Roman audience to further his own agenda. Participants will study Vergil's work in this course, which is suitable for students in pre-AP classes, capstone classes, or as part of the AP Vergil-Caesar syllabus. The lessons, assignments, discussion topics, and writing prompts can be modified to fit any advanced Latin class at the secondary or university levels. The course will use the revised Standards for Classical Language Learning, the Achievement Level Descriptors, the Essential Questions, and question formats from the AP Latin Course.
Course Objectives
Participants in this course will have the opportunity to:
Learn about the Standards for Classical Language Learning, Standards for Latin Teacher Preparation, and the AP Latin Course and Exam Description.
Understand how the descriptors and sample indicators from the Standards for Classical Language Learning can be applied to teaching Latin poetry.
Understand the question types and essential questions from the AP Latin Course.3
Implement the Standards and Achievement Level Descriptors in their own lessons and assessments.
Develop strategies to help students interpret Latin poetry and relate it to their lives.
Design a unit plan based on a section of Vergil or a theme.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Very good choices of interesting articles that made me look at the text in new ways. There was also a lot to learn from colleagues--I wish we had had more in the class for a longer period of time!"
"Maureen gave good feedback and was very encouraging. She was also very flexible with the class and realized that things come up in our lives. Maureen is very caring and thoughtful! She has a lot of great ideas and is always willing to share them. Maureen is also passionate about the Vergil text and teaching. She must be great with her kids in the classroom!"
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
Latin poetry frequently constitutes a student's first experience with authentic Latin literature. Moving beyond mere translation to the interpretation and analysis of lines of verse can be challenging for students and instructors alike. Participants in this course will read and analyze multiple genres of Latin poetry across several historical periods and through the lens of the Updated Standards for Classical Language Learning. While considering each poem within its historical and cultural context, participants will explore stylistic nuance and contemplate varied interpretations of the text. At the same time, they will develop strategies and techniques for teaching poetry to students. Conducted in English and Latin.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Perfect course for teachers of Latin. I have been exposed to a great number of useful resources to use in my own classroom."
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description:
This course will help participants learn how to teach letters in the Latin classroom. Teachers teaching the new AP Latin syllabus or those just interested in learning more about incorporating letters into the Latin classroom may find this course useful. Conducted in English.
Course Rationale
The Letter Writing in Latin course is designed to provide graduate-level Latin students and educators with an in-depth exploration of Latin epistolography, focusing on the linguistic, rhetorical, cultural, and pedagogical significance of letters from the Roman world. By engaging with the letters of Pliny, Cicero, and Cornelia, among others, students will gain insight into how Latin letters functioned as a means of communication, self-presentation, and persuasion in antiquity.
This course bridges classical scholarship and modern pedagogy, equipping educators with strategies to incorporate authentic Latin letters into language instruction at various levels, including the AP Latin curriculum. In addition to studying rhetorical and literary techniques, students will examine how Latin letter writing reflects Roman social structures, ethics, and political thought. The inclusion of modern pedagogical research ensures that participants develop practical applications for teaching epistolography in a way that enhances language acquisition, reading comprehension, and historical analysis.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Develop a deep understanding of Latin letters as a genre.
Analyze letters for rhetorical, historical, and linguistic significance.
Explore how letter writing can be integrated into Latin pedagogy to foster student engagement and critical thinking.
Design a teaching unit that incorporates Latin epistolography into a curriculum.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
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Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
Are you a Latin teacher who wants opportunities to connect and engage with fellow Latin teachers about lessons? Are you a new or experienced teacher who is looking to become familiar with the latest research on SLA and best practices? This course will explore the theory of second language acquisition and how it applies to teaching Latin. Lessons will focus on 1) making Latin accessible to all learners, 2) effective technology for Latin teaching and learning, 3) creating a curriculum based on cultural themes, and 4) supporting students towards proficiency in Latin. We will also explore how to create a personal learning network to stay connected to other Latin teachers and share ideas. As teachers, we are constantly learning and growing in our practice. This course will be a great opportunity to learn, share, and collaborate with other Latin teachers! Conducted in English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"This has been to most practical and informative graduate class I have taken. I have been exposed to a great number of useful resources and have applied many things to my own classroom."
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
Course Description
Language students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. As a result, students within a class have many different needs. This course explores many strategies that allow teachers to meet a wide variety of student needs, including an effective feedback loop, collaborative organization, understanding how students learn, creating more equitable assessments, giving students opportunities for choice, and creating scaffolded tasks to work towards proficiency. Teachers will come away with effective strategies and have designed activities and assessments that they can use immediately in their classes.
This course would be a great way for both novice and experienced teachers to connect with other teachers, collaborate on activities, and reflect deeply on how and why they teach. There will be many opportunities for creating lessons and brainstorming activities. The lessons, assignments, discussion topics, and writing prompts of this course can easily be modified to fit any language class at the middle, secondary, or university level. The course will rely heavily on the performance descriptors, sample performance indicators and sample progress indicators included in the revised ACTFL Standards for Intercultural Competence.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will have the opportunity to:
Gain a working knowledge of the revised ACTFL Standards for Intercultural Competence
Create personalized learning opportunities
Collaborate on effective technology for language teaching
Understand how to give students choice within their classroom experience
Develop strategies for creating an inclusive classroom practice
Support students using scaffolding strategies
Connect and collaborate with other teachers
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
“Maureen is great! She is super responsive and was always quick to reply to my questions. Her joy for what she does is clear. This is my first experience taking an online class. I really love its convenience, but feel I am more traditional and prefer an in-person experience. I would have loved even more Maureen time! Given the format, though, she was very present!”
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is not applicable for registration discounts as part of the New Jersey Alternate Route Licensure Program.
Course Description
When Language teachers discuss literacy, traditionally reading, writing, listening, and speaking are seen as the core aspects of becoming literate in a language. However, those pieces are only a part of the larger mosaic of language literacy in the modern world. Literacy is now defined as an “increasingly collaborative activity, where negotiation, analysis, and awareness of (the) audience are as critical as understanding or creating a message.” In this course, participants will explore the question of what makes someone literate and how to achieve literacy with students at the secondary level. Teachers will come away with strategies, activities, and assessments that they can use immediately in their classes.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
"Very good choices of interesting articles that made me look at the text in new ways. There was also a lot to learn from colleagues--I wish we had had more in the class for a longer period of time!"
Course Delivery
Instructor-Facilitated
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Weekly learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
Instructor feedback
Optional office hours with the instructor for additional support
Students in an instructor-facilitated course must adhere to the session start and end dates listed on the website. Final coursework must be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed one week prior to the start of an instructor-facilitated 6-week course. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown menu at www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Texts
Van Patten, Bill. While We’re On The Topic. The American Council of Foreign Language Teachers 978-1-942544-58-6
Hawkins, Maris and Florencia Henshaw. Common Ground. Hackett Publishing.
Menke, Mandy and Kate Paesani. Literacies in Language Education. Georgetown University Press. ISBN: 9781647123321
About the Instructor
Maureen Lamb, Instructor. Read more about Maureen here.
Click here to request a syllabus.