Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Claudia Elliott, World Language educator
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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast

Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast!  Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other?  Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input?  If you are, you're in the right place. Let's start this journey together. Head over to IG, and send me a DM @claudiamelliott to let me know what topics you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode.Join my free Facebook community, Growing With C. Also, check out my blog to start discovering some of these ideas and strategies at growingwithproficiency.com

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Re-release Episode 75: Strategies for Fostering Listening in Group and Pair Work

    Send us a textHow can we ensure that students not only talk but also listen to each other in group and pair activities, fostering a vibrant classroom discourse community? In this episode, we talk about a crucial aspect of building a classroom discourse community — not just encouraging students to speak but also to listen attentively to one another during group and pair work.While our last episode focused on engaging students in talking, here, we spotlight the other side of oral communication:...

    40 min

  2. JAN 6

    Estructuras Efectivas en el Aula: Desde la Instrucción Colectiva hasta el Trabajo Individual para Maximizar el Compromiso

    Send us a text¿Sientes que el compromiso de tus estudiantes no es el que esperabas? ¿Notas fatiga tanto en ellos como en ti cuando utilizas las mismas estrategias una y otra vez? En este episodio, te comparto cómo usar tres diferentes estructuras de instrucción para mantener a los estudiantes más comprometidos y participativos.Descubre cómo alternar entre instrucción colectiva, en grupos pequeños e individual para crear un equilibrio que fomente la adquisición del lenguaje, la curiosidad y la...

    36 min

  3. JAN 2

    Episode 128: Your Ultimate Plan for the First Day Back: Build Connections, Inspire Resolutions, and Foster Communication

    Send us a textStart the year grounded in what truly matters. In this episode, I’m sharing my first-day-back lesson plan that focuses on my three pillars: staying comprehensible, building connections, and fostering communication. These pillars keep us centered on our ultimate goal: facilitating meaningful language acquisition while creating a classroom where students feel seen and inspired.It’s so easy to get distracted by flashy activities or trends, but this episode is all about grounding ou...

    26 min

  4. 12/26/2024

    Episode 127: Joy and Justice in Education with 2021 U.S. Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey

    Send us a textWhat if we recognized language learners as linguistically gifted individuals, rich in stories, knowledge, and potential?In this powerful conversation, Juliana Urtubey, 2021 U.S. Teacher of the Year, shares her inspiring framework of Joy and Justice in Education. Rooted in her experience as a bilingual special education teacher, Juliana offers practical ways to recognize students' strengths, build classroom community, and redefine what success looks like in education.🎯 Why This M...

    35 min

  5. 12/19/2024

    Episode 126: Voice and Grow: Why End-of-Year Surveys Are a Must for Our Classes

    Send us a textAs the school year wraps up, there’s no better time to reflect—not just on what we think worked, but on how students experienced our class. In this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I’m sharing how I use end-of-year surveys to gather meaningful feedback that helps me adjust my teaching and better meet my students’ needs.I’ll walk you through key survey questions that cover classroom culture, comprehension, learning strategies, and personal progress. I’ll also ref...

    37 min

  6. 12/12/2024

    Episode 125: 3 Creative Ways to Keep Students Engaged and Learning as the Year Ends

    Send us a textAre your students tuning out as the school year winds down?Keeping students focused during the last weeks of school can feel like an impossible task. But what if you could turn this tricky time into a fun, engaging learning experience—without burning yourself out?In this episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful strategies that will keep your students active, learning, and excited to participate—all while giving you space to breathe and teach with intention.Plus, I’m giving away a FREE Re...

    27 min

  7. 12/05/2024

    Episode 124: Silent Sustained Reading: How to Make It Work

    Send us a textWhat if you could easily add more reading to your classroom to support language acquisition and cultural competence without overwhelming yourself with extra work? Research shows that reading is one of the most effective ways for students to grow in proficiency. So, how can we make time for it in our busy classes?In today’s episode, we dive deep into Silent Sustained Reading (SSR)—a simple, yet powerful strategy to boost your students' reading skills. You’ll learn how SSR works, ...

    39 min

  8. 12/02/2024

    Episodio que Dejó Huella: Claves para Hacer tus Clases más Sostenibles

    Send us a textEste episodio fue lanzado el año pasado y se convirtió en uno de los favoritos de nuestra audiencia. Hoy lo traemos de vuelta porque cada vez es más claro: la sostenibilidad de nuestras estrategias es clave para mantenernos motivados y eficaces en el aula. 🎯En este episodio, descubrirás tres claves esenciales para transformar tus clases en espacios más dinámicos y sostenibles, sin sacrificar tu tiempo ni tu energía. 💡¿Qué encontrarás en este episodio?1️⃣ Actividades Repetibles e...

    35 min
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Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast!  Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other?  Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input?  If you are, you're in the right place. Let's start this journey together. Head over to IG, and send me a DM @claudiamelliott to let me know what topics you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode.Join my free Facebook community, Growing With C. Also, check out my blog to start discovering some of these ideas and strategies at growingwithproficiency.com

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  • Creator
    Claudia Elliott, World Language educator
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    139
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    © 2025 Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
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