Are you a proud department of one, or part of a curriculum design team for world language? Your French curriculum or Spanish curriculum can be created from scratch or combined with other tools through the age-old elements of backward design. However, world language has some specific challenges that … [Read more...] about Curriculum Design for World Language
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Afro-latinx Leaders for Spanish Class
Black leaders are everywhere, and the Hispanic community has tons of inspiring leaders to feature and highlight in your high school Spanish lessons. Go beyond Black History Month with Afro-latinx representation throughout the year. There's no shortage of inspiration for which leaders of color to … [Read more...] about Afro-latinx Leaders for Spanish Class
Black Francophone Leaders for French Class
Your French class deserves to see the full, complex, and beautiful range of Francophone culture for what it really is. Too often, Black leaders are underrepresented in French culture lessons, even though the Black French-speaking population outnumbers that of France. There's no shortage of … [Read more...] about Black Francophone Leaders for French Class
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Why Proficiency Can’t Wait – World Language Teaching in 2020
Proficiency and comprehensible input strategies for world language teachers are usually my favorite topics. Even in a time like teaching virtually and distance learning during a pandemic, it's still my favorite. Why? Because in this masterclass, we're talking about why proficiency can't wait until … [Read more...] about Why Proficiency Can’t Wait – World Language Teaching in 2020
Culturally Responsive Teaching in World Language Class
First of all, Black Lives Matter. Second, this movement is going to play out in one of the most important arenas - the classroom. Everyone is in a different place in regards to culturally responsive teaching and equitable practice in world language. It's time for us to make this the priority. I'm … [Read more...] about Culturally Responsive Teaching in World Language Class
