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World Language Classroom

Tips, Tools and Resources for world language teachers who want their students to rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.

  1. Getting the Most out of a Comprehensible Novel with Jennifer Degenhardt and Theresa Marrama

    HÁ 5 DIAS

    Getting the Most out of a Comprehensible Novel with Jennifer Degenhardt and Theresa Marrama

    #175Do students read in your classroom? What do they do with the reading? In this episode I speak with Jennifer Degenhardt and Theresa Marrama. They are both authors of CI Novels that I have personally used in my French and Spanish classrooms. I thought I’d go right to the source when thinking about the many ways that we can engage our students in target language reading. Jennifer and Theresa share their writing process, inspiration for their stories, and ideas for getting the most out ...

    32min
  2. Cohesive Lessons and Flow in Class Routines

    9 DE DEZ.

    Cohesive Lessons and Flow in Class Routines

    #174How cohesive are your lessons? Do you feel that activities flow and connect to each other in meaningful ways, or do they sometimes seem disconnected? Today’s episode is a Leveling Up episode, where I coach Cyndi, a German teacher in Idaho. Planning more cohesive lessons that flow more naturally and are connected to each other is the area where she wants to level up her teaching practice.Suggestions:Use a Consistent Daily Lesson Framework Across All Levels. A consistent framework giv...

    47min
  3. ACTFL 2024: Connect for the Love of Languages!

    2 DE DEZ.

    ACTFL 2024: Connect for the Love of Languages!

    #173This is an exciting episode that I recorded live at the 2024 ACTFL Convention and Language Expo in Philadelphia! This year’s ACTFL theme, “Connect for the Love of Languages!”, highlights the importance of building meaningful connections in every aspect of language teaching. In this episode, you'll hear from inspiring educators and leaders who share strategies for connecting with students, fostering cultural understanding, and growing professional networks. These conversations, that we had...

    31min
  4. World Language Honor Societies with Regina Symonds

    25 DE NOV.

    World Language Honor Societies with Regina Symonds

    #172Do you have a World Language Honor Society in your school? Have you thought about bringing one to your school? In this episode, Regina Symonds, a French teacher in Massachusetts, joins me to talk about the benefits of having a language honor society in your school. She shares the details for starting and maintaining a chapter along with cultural, social and service activities that group members engage in. You might be thinking that these language honor societies are just for high sc...

    32min
  5. Focusing on Cultural Products, Practices & Perspectives

    18 DE NOV.

    Focusing on Cultural Products, Practices & Perspectives

    #171How do your students engage with culture in your classroom? One way to approach cultural topics is to look specifically at Cultural Products, Practices and Perspectives. Focusing on these cultural aspects helps students develop intercultural competence, which will then make language learning more meaningful and relevant to them. It also allows students to see beyond language and understand the people who speak it. In this episode I share practical strategies to engage students in understa...

    27min
  6. Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert

    11 DE NOV.

    Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert

    #170What do you know about calendar talks? Maybe you have tried them yourself and maybe you’re hearing about them for the first time. In today’s episode I speak with John Sifert, a Spanish teacher in Iowa. John, aka Padre de Cinco, walks us through the many benefits of using calendar talk activities, along with actionable suggestions for engaging students in speaking about a variety of topics that go beyond simply saying the date. Whether calendar talks are new to you, or if you're look...

    32min
  7. Student Choice in the Language Classroom

    4 DE NOV.

    Student Choice in the Language Classroom

    #169What role does student choice have in your classroom? We know that when students have some ownership over their learning that they are more intrinsically motivated and this leads to real agency in their learning. Today’s episode is a Leveling Up episode, where I coach Jen, a Spanish teacher in Missouri. Providing students with regular and authentic choices in her classroom is the area where wants to level up her teaching practice. So let's start the conversation. Suggestions:Cr...

    24min
  8. How to Deal With Resistance to Change with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers

    28 DE OUT.

    How to Deal With Resistance to Change with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers

    #168How well do you navigate change? Are you open to it? What do you need to reduce any resistance that you might have? How do you support colleagues through the process? In our ever-evolving world of language teaching and learning there are opportunities for change in our practice. But, is it easy? In this episode, I speak with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers, who are teachers and administrators in Massachusetts. They share some actionable insights and suggestions for approachin...

    30min
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Tips, Tools and Resources for world language teachers who want their students to rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.

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  • Criado por
    Joshua Cabral, French, Spanish and World Language Teaching Ideas
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    177
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