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Teacher Toolbox

This is the fourth teacher toolbox episode. I hear from listeners all the time that they like the actionable tips and suggestions for activities that they can use with students next week, or even tomorrow. That usually means effective and beneficial, but somewhat minimal prep. That’s what I bring you on these Teacher Toolbox episodes. I have another 4 activities to share with you…plus a bonus.

This is the fourth teacher toolbox episode. I hear from listeners all the time that they like the actionable tips and suggestions for activities that they can use with students next week, or even tomorrow. That usually means effective and beneficial, but somewhat minimal prep. That’s what I bring you on these Teacher Toolbox episodes. I have another 4 activities to share with you…plus a bonus.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

How do you, your department or school support and integrate students with learning disabilities into your language program? In this episode, we are talking about teaching all students, with a particular focus on students with learning disabilities. I’m joined by Danja Mahoney, a Latin and Spanish teacher in Massachusetts, who has done extensive research on this topic. She is here to speak about her doctoral research with actionable tips and advice for all of us.

How do you, your department or school support and integrate students with learning disabilities into your language program? In this episode, we are talking about teaching all students, with a particular focus on students with learning disabilities. I’m joined by Danja Mahoney, a Latin and Spanish teacher in Massachusetts, who has done extensive research on this topic. She is here to speak about her doctoral research with actionable tips and advice for all of us.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

Could you use a few new ideas to reinvigorate the energy and productivity in your classroom? In this episode, you will get lots of new ideas and suggestions for authentically engaging your students in their language learning. I’m joined by 2 teachers in New York. Spanish teacher Wendy Mercado and French teacher Valérie Greer. French Teacher, Language Activities, Greer, Teachers, Student

Language Activities

Could you use a few new ideas to reinvigorate the energy and productivity in your classroom? In this episode, you will get lots of new ideas and suggestions for authentically engaging your students in their language learning. I’m joined by 2 teachers in New York. Spanish teacher Wendy Mercado and French teacher Valérie Greer.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

What’s the first thing students do when they enter your classroom and the last thing they do before they leave? In this episode we look at Do Nows and Exit Tickets and how they can be very effective ways of setting up the class for the day and providing quick formative assessments and recaps of the class objectives. Yes, you’ll hear some reasons that support both, but you’ll also get some quick, and in many cases no-prep, ideas to add to your teacher toolbox. Communicative Language Teaching, Language Learners, Proficiency Level, Actfl, Classroom Procedures, Foreign Languages, Target Language

Communicative Language Teaching

Language Learners

Proficiency Level

Classroom Procedures

Foreign Languages

Target Language

What’s the first thing students do when they enter your classroom and the last thing they do before they leave? In this episode we look at Do Nows and Exit Tickets and how they can be very effective ways of setting up the class for the day and providing quick formative assessments and recaps of the class objectives. Yes, you’ll hear some reasons that support both, but you’ll also get some quick, and in many cases no-prep, ideas to add to your teacher toolbox.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

Where would you say that you are on the path toward teaching for proficiency? In this episode, we look at the Roadmap to Proficiency framework. This is the framework that Devon Gunning (from La Libre Language Learning) uses as she mentors teachers working toward the goal of teaching with a proficiency objective. Devon joins me today to help us all see where we are on the roadmap with guidance on how we can move further along. Roadmap, Framework, Devon, Guidance, Goal, Episode

Where would you say that you are on the path toward teaching for proficiency? In this episode, we look at the Roadmap to Proficiency framework. This is the framework that Devon Gunning (from La Libre Language Learning) uses as she mentors teachers working toward the goal of teaching with a proficiency objective. Devon joins me today to help us all see where we are on the roadmap with guidance on how we can move further along.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

Have you tried a Write and Discuss” in your classroom? Are you hearing about this procedure for the first time? No worries if it is, because in this episode, Ben Fisher-Rodrigues, a German teacher in Washington, joins me to talk about the benefits and logistics involved in implementing Write and Discuss as part of Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching. Have You Tried, Procedure, Comprehension, Discuss, Hearing, Fisher

Have you tried a Write and Discuss” in your classroom? Are you hearing about this procedure for the first time? No worries if it is, because in this episode, Ben Fisher-Rodrigues, a German teacher in Washington, joins me to talk about the benefits and logistics involved in implementing Write and Discuss as part of Comprehension-Based Communicative Language Teaching.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

What is culture and how do you engage your students in cultural topics? In this episode, we are looking at culture, but with a lens of seeing, hearing and tasting so that culture comes alive for students in the classroom. Allison Perryman, a Spanish teacher in Virginia, joins me to talk us through how she uses the senses to engage students in the diversity of target language cultures. What Is Culture, Student Engagement, Diversity

What Is Culture

Student Engagement

What is culture and how do you engage your students in cultural topics? In this episode, we are looking at culture, but with a lens of seeing, hearing and tasting so that culture comes alive for students in the classroom. Allison Perryman, a Spanish teacher in Virginia, joins me to talk us through how she uses the senses to engage students in the diversity of target language cultures.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

How often do we stop to reflect on our teaching? Hopefully we take the time and opportunity to do it regularly so that we are teaching our students as effectively as possible. In this episode I’m going to talk about reflective practice and how we can use this as language teachers. I’ll also include a discussion of success criteria and how this can work into our reflective practice. I know, this all sounds way up there in the theory world. I promise you it’s not and that it’s fairly simple. Language Teacher, Learning Languages, Communicative Competence, Competency Based, Used Textbooks, Reflective Practice, Movie Talk

Language Teacher

Learning Languages

Communicative Competence

Competency Based

Reflective Practice

How often do we stop to reflect on our teaching? Hopefully we take the time and opportunity to do it regularly so that we are teaching our students as effectively as possible. In this episode I’m going to talk about reflective practice and how we can use this as language teachers. I’ll also include a discussion of success criteria and how this can work into our reflective practice. I know, this all sounds way up there in the theory world. I promise you it’s not and that it’s fairly simple.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

Are you getting the most out of the interpersonal activities that you use in your classroom? In this episode, THE Meredith White, a Spanish teacher in Georgia, joins me with lots of ideas for interpersonal activities that you can use right away in your classroom. So many of my guests have mentioned Meredith White and the activities that she shares. I had to get right to the source. Interpersonal, Meredith, Georgia, Activities

Are you getting the most out of the interpersonal activities that you use in your classroom? In this episode, THE Meredith White, a Spanish teacher in Georgia, joins me with lots of ideas for interpersonal activities that you can use right away in your classroom. So many of my guests have mentioned Meredith White and the activities that she shares. I had to get right to the source.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode I want to give you a preview of what is coming up this winter and spring on the World Language Classroom Podcast. The themes I will personally cover as well as the guests and topics that I have lined up to share with all of you. I am incredibly honored and appreciate each and every guest’s willingness to share with me and the World Language Classroom Podcast community. Can’t wait to tell you about everything coming up.

In this episode I want to give you a preview of what is coming up this winter and spring on the World Language Classroom Podcast. The themes I will personally cover as well as the guests and topics that I have lined up to share with all of you. I am incredibly honored and appreciate each and every guest’s willingness to share with me and the World Language Classroom Podcast community. Can’t wait to tell you about everything coming up.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

Are you a member of your state language association? Do you know what might be available to language teachers in your state? In this episode, Jenny-Lynn Delfini and Mike Mitchell highlight the work of state associations for language teachers. Jenny was the 2022 president and Mike is the executive director of NYSAFLT, the New York State Association of Language Teachers. If you’re not a member of your state language association, you will surely want to be after this discussion. Mike Mitchell, Do You Know What, Lynn, Presidents

Do You Know What

Are you a member of your state language association? Do you know what might be available to language teachers in your state? In this episode, Jenny-Lynn Delfini and Mike Mitchell highlight the work of state associations for language teachers. Jenny was the 2022 president and Mike is the executive director of NYSAFLT, the New York State Association of Language Teachers. If you’re not a member of your state language association, you will surely want to be after this discussion.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

Have you read Common Ground yet? This book by Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins has been widely used by many educators in the language teacher community. This week’s episode is a rebroadcast of my first episode in the series that I devoted to the book in October. I’m sharing it again with the reminder that you have a few weeks left (end of December 2022) to get your own copy of Common Ground with a 25% discount through the link to Hackett Publishing in the show notes. Language Acquisition Theories, Common Ground, Second Language, The Book, Reminder

Language Acquisition Theories

Second Language

Have you read Common Ground yet? This book by Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins has been widely used by many educators in the language teacher community. This week’s episode is a rebroadcast of my first episode in the series that I devoted to the book in October. I’m sharing it again with the reminder that you have a few weeks left (end of December 2022) to get your own copy of Common Ground with a 25% discount through the link to Hackett Publishing in the show notes.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

What does it mean to “teach” a language? In this episode I look at this question, particularly considering the shifts in language teaching and learning over the past 10 years or so. My approach to this question is grounded in a quote from Larson-Freeman and Long that a professor shared with me in graduate school. It continues to guide my approach to teaching.

What does it mean to “teach” a language? In this episode I look at this question, particularly considering the shifts in language teaching and learning over the past 10 years or so. My approach to this question is grounded in a quote from Larson-Freeman and Long that a professor shared with me in graduate school. It continues to guide my approach to teaching.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode I’m taking on the question of leveling up. We often talk about proficiency levels and the output that goes along with each level. We’ll take a look at some concrete examples of language produced at each level and I’ll share some suggestions for how we can support students in leveling up their language.

In this episode I’m taking on the question of leveling up. We often talk about proficiency levels and the output that goes along with each level. We’ll take a look at some concrete examples of language produced at each level and I’ll share some suggestions for how we can support students in leveling up their language.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode, we are talking about how we can create a supportive classroom environment so that learners, particularly those new to language learning, feel comfortable speaking the target language. Julie Baker, The Director of the French Intensive Language Program at the University of Richmond, joins me to take this a step further with simple ways of modifying speaking activities that we all are likely doing so that they are indeed communicative. Julie Baker, University Of Richmond, Speaking Activities, Classroom Environment, Programming Languages, Learners

University Of Richmond

Speaking Activities

Classroom Environment

Programming Languages

In this episode, we are talking about how we can create a supportive classroom environment so that learners, particularly those new to language learning, feel comfortable speaking the target language. Julie Baker, The Director of the French Intensive Language Program at the University of Richmond, joins me to take this a step further with simple ways of modifying speaking activities that we all are likely doing so that they are indeed communicative.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

This is the third teacher toolbox episode. I hear from listeners all the time that they like the actionable tips and suggestions for activities that they can use with students next week, or even tomorrow. That usually means effective and beneficial, but somewhat minimal prep. That’s what I bring you on these Teacher Toolbox episodes. I have another 4 activities to share with you. Activities Shared in this Episode: Quiz-Quiz-Trade At the Table Shipwreck The Card Path

This is the third teacher toolbox episode. I hear from listeners all the time that they like the actionable tips and suggestions for activities that they can use with students next week, or even tomorrow. That usually means effective and beneficial, but somewhat minimal prep. That’s what I bring you on these Teacher Toolbox episodes. I have another 4 activities to share with you. Activities Shared in this Episode: Quiz-Quiz-Trade At the Table Shipwreck The Card Path

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode, we are talking about skill building and how we can help guide students in moving beyond content mastery and using all that vocabulary and those language structures to communicate. Andrea Isabelli, a French teacher in Illinois, joins me to talk about how she supports communicative skill development with her students. Skills Development, Illinois, Vocabulary, Andrea, Teaching

Skills Development

In this episode, we are talking about skill building and how we can help guide students in moving beyond content mastery and using all that vocabulary and those language structures to communicate. Andrea Isabelli, a French teacher in Illinois, joins me to talk about how she supports communicative skill development with her students.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode I’m taking the idea of input a little further. Most of us are on board and understand the importance of making input comprehensible for students. But, how can we check that the language is actually being understood by students? Because if they’re not understanding they’re not acquiring. I’ll share tips for checking for understanding and what to do with the info we get.

In this episode I’m taking the idea of input a little further. Most of us are on board and understand the importance of making input comprehensible for students. But, how can we check that the language is actually being understood by students? Because if they’re not understanding they’re not acquiring. I’ll share tips for checking for understanding and what to do with the info we get.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

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Part 2 of conversion with Florencia Henshaw & Maris Hawkins, authors of Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by. We discuss engaging the communication modes, moving from input to output, collaborating with colleagues and understanding what “progress” looks like. french, french teacher, spanish, spanish teacher, ACTFL, ACTFL Core Practices, language, language teacher, language learning, language acquisition, Second Language Acquisition, teacher,

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

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The first of a 2-part conversion with Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins, the authors of Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom. Florencia, Maris and I discuss what prompted the writing of the book, their collaboration, what they hope teachers get out of Common Ground, how and why their approach is effective, and the all important topic of input. French, french teacher, spanish, spanish teacher, ACTFL, language learning, language acquisition, teacher

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

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Language Acquisition

Inspire Students

In this episode, we’re talking about inspiring and sparking enthusiasm in our students. Katie Acosta and Amy Haney, Spanish teachers in Ohio, join me today to explore this topic. Their blog, sparkenthusiasm.com, is dedicated to building student excitement and genuine interest in the language classroom. French, french teacher, spanish, spanish teacher, ACTFL, ACTFL Core Practices, language, language teacher, language learning, language acquisition, Second Language Acquisition, teacher

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode we look at input and output. These two simple words can appear simple, but there is a lot to explore when it comes to what they actually look like in the classroom. This is the fourth of 5 episodes dedicated to the book Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins. In two weeks you will hear the final episode of the series that will be a conversation with the authors. Student Created, Simple Words, Assessment

Student Created

In this episode we look at input and output. These two simple words can appear simple, but there is a lot to explore when it comes to what they actually look like in the classroom. This is the fourth of 5 episodes dedicated to the book Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins. In two weeks you will hear the final episode of the series that will be a conversation with the authors.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode, we talk about pacing in our language classrooms. How do we determine the amount of time that students should spend on particular activities? Part of this involves when and how to use Brain Breaks. Fadi Aboughoush, an Arabic teacher in Chicago, has a wealth of information and ideas on this topic. Brain Breaks, Pace, Topics, Teacher, Memes

In this episode, we talk about pacing in our language classrooms. How do we determine the amount of time that students should spend on particular activities? Part of this involves when and how to use Brain Breaks. Fadi Aboughoush, an Arabic teacher in Chicago, has a wealth of information and ideas on this topic.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom

In this episode we look at goals, and assessment of those goals, in teaching and learning language. This is the third of 5 episodes dedicated to the book Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins. Actionable insights and takeaways that you can use right as you set goals for your students create the assessments that support students moving toward them.

In this episode we look at goals, and assessment of those goals, in teaching and learning language. This is the third of 5 episodes dedicated to the book Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia Henshaw and Maris Hawkins. Actionable insights and takeaways that you can use right as you set goals for your students create the assessments that support students moving toward them.

World Language Classroom

World Language Classroom