World Language Classroom

#54
This is the last episode in Summer Headspace series. I revisit episodes 25 and 36. These are the 2 Teacher Toolbox episodes where I give you low (and mostly no) prep activities for your language c…

#53
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 14 with Timothy Chávez, who talks about using textbooks in the language classroom and episode 23 with Bertha Delgadillo who speaks …

#52
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 30 with Alison Weinhold,who talks about using music in the language classroom and episode  31 with Sarah Moghtader who speaks about…

#51
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 32 on Krashen's Input Hypothesis and episode 13 on teaching with Comprehensible Input.

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• Episode #32: The Origi…

#50
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 27 on Diversifying the Language Curriculum and episode 33 on Integrating Can Do Statements and the Social Justice Standards.

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#49
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 20 on Rubrics and episode 37 on Competency-Based Grading.

Listen to the episodes:

• Episode #20:  Effective Rubrics with Beckie Bray Ra…

#48
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 17 on motivation and episode 43 on student choice.

Listen to the episodes:

• Episode #17: Increasing Student Motivation with Tracy E. R…

#47
In this episode of the Summer Headspace series I revisit episode 8 on communication modes and episode 12 on proficiency levels.

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• Episode #8: Communication Modes
• Episode #12: Pr…

#46
In this episode I want to talk to you about what the podcast will look like over the summer. Like many of you, I will be on my summer break from school in the US.  I don't want to go away from you…

#45
In this episode I talk about how you can take in and use the information that you hear on this podcast without feeling overwhelmed.  So far there have been 30 guests and 15 solo episodes and it ca…

#44
In this episode we talk about dual immersion programs.  You may be wondering what the difference is between immersion and dual immersion? Francesco Fratto joins me today to clarify and talk us thr…

#43
In this episode we talk about the effectiveness of providing students with choice in the language classroom.  Why should we consider this?  What does it look like in practice?  Maureen Lamb, a Lat…

#42
In this episode we talk about creating LGBTQ+ inclusive classrooms and curriculum.  While this is certainly beneficial to our students that identify as LGBTQ+, inclusive classrooms and curriculum …

#41
In this episode I talk about the ideas of practice and communication in the language classroom.  Sometimes what we think is authentic communication in the language is actually just practicing stru…

#40
In this episode we talk about the concept of Microinstruction. This approach is being applied in general education contexts, but we we speak about how it can be used specifically in the language c…

#39
If you listed to episode 19 with Trudy Anderson you heard her talk about using Jessica Haxhi's acronym M.A.G.I.C. in the language classroom.  This stands for Movement, Authentic Resources, Games, …

#38
In this episode we talk about engaging early language learners, with a particular focus on comprehensible input.  Even if you are a middle or high school teacher you will surely learn a lot from C…

#37
In this episode we talk about grading.  More specifically, how we can grade based on what students are able to do in and with the target language.  This requires a bit of a shift in thinking and a…

#36
This episode is volume 2 in the Teacher Toolbox series.  In these "Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox" episodes you will hear suggestions for go-to activities and games that can be easily m…

#35
This is the second part of an extended episode on using technology in language learning.  Joe Dale continues the discussion about technology tools and resources to support students in the language…