Although I'm obsessed with teacher self care, March is the hardest time for me to work with teachers as a mentor to world language teachers transitioning to CI rich methods. It’s probably one of the most difficult times of year for countries with summers off: the last stretch before the end of … [Read more...] about Teacher Self Care: We Need to Refresh Our Approach
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Proficiency Based World Language Assessment | The Ultimate Teacher Guide
Let's get to the heart of many world language teacher difficulties with proficiency-based world language instruction. A huge part of what we do in class is rooted in our world language assessment. Here's the ultimate guide to give you a practical overview of options that you can trust have input and … [Read more...] about Proficiency Based World Language Assessment | The Ultimate Teacher Guide
Speaking Activities and Assessments for World Language
This post will show you all the exciting and fun activities for Spanish class that involve speaking practice and - even better - how to conduct speaking quizzes and assessments in world language. Let's dive in! So what do my speaking quizzes look like? In a house unit for example, 3 … [Read more...] about Speaking Activities and Assessments for World Language
Integrated Performance Assessments for World Language
Today, we are looking at integrated performance assessments to solve the final piece of the puzzle with your curriculum. As mentioned before, you have a lot of options for assessment. But the one that I'm the most familiar with, as well as what's regarded really as the most proficiency-oriented. … [Read more...] about Integrated Performance Assessments for World Language
3 Easy Comprehensible Input Activities You Can Try Tomorrow
Today is especially for beginners or people who are looking for a quick activity that they can use do tomorrow but still rocks for both students and teachers. When you're new to CI or transitioning to proficiency-oriented instruction, it's important to have a few easy comprehensible input activities … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Comprehensible Input Activities You Can Try Tomorrow
How to Use Picture Talks in World Language Class
Today is so exciting - we're learning how to use picture talks as a powerhouse activity in your proficiency-oriented world language class! It's my favorite beginner-friendly comprehensible input activity for teachers new to this approach. Students love this fun Spanish and French activity and you … [Read more...] about How to Use Picture Talks in World Language Class
