All world language courses bring their own set of challenges. In Spanish I, our students may bring no prior experience. That can be a pro or a con depending on …
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Creating a Safe Space to See & Support Heritage Speakers & Undocumented Students
MY FRAME OF REFERENCE I arrived in the United States at the age of 11 in 1996. The 31 day journey is a novel of its own that I will …
The Most Versatile Virtual Learning Tool to Use Even Past School Closures
I miss seeing my students interacting with the language and laughing, there is no doubt about that. Nothing will ever replace the power of human connection and real communication, especially …
The Rollercoaster Ride of Acquisition Driven Instruction
“Let me make sure I have fastened all of my seat belts.” Flashback to 2016ish, that is what I wish I would have told myself when I discovered what other …
Steps to Grow Your Local #CIteacher Support Team
When teaching with comprehensible input, you don’t have to stay an island for long. You can make your support team grow as you will want to have like minded people …
Free Webinar: #BeIntentional with Proficiency in the World Language Classroom
Today, I was invited to do a webinar by the Georgia Department of Education World Languages. I am so thankful and honored by the opportunity to share because preparing for …