Podcast Episodes

Teaching Circumlocution Skills

Season 1 Episode 29

#29
As teachers, and proficient second language speakers,  we have figured out ways to communicate words that we don’t know. We can teach this skill t…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Courageous Dialogues and Affinity Spaces with Vicky Wang

Season 1 Episode 28

#28
In this episode Vicky Wang joins me to address the effect of anti-Asian sentiment on Asian ( particularly Chinese) teachers in their schools and c…

4 years, 4 months ago

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Diversifying World Language Curriculum with Ben Tinsley

Season 1 Episode 27

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In this episode we look at what world language curriculum has included and what has been left out, with a critical eye on diverse ethnicities and …

4 years, 5 months ago

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Languages: Vehicles for College and Career Readiness with Ryan Smith

Season 1 Episode 26

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In this episode we are take on the question that we often get from students..."Why are we learning this?"  Ryan Smith joins me to talk about how l…

4 years, 5 months ago

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Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox (Vol 1)

Season 1 Episode 25

#25
This episode is the first in a series of episodes that I will publish 4-5 times a year.  In these "Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox" epis…

4 years, 5 months ago

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Redesigning Classroom Structure with Darcy Rogers

Season 1 Episode 24

#24
In this episode we look at how we structure our world language classrooms. How can we redesign our classrooms so that they are more communicative …

4 years, 5 months ago

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What About Online Translators with Bertha Delgadillo

Season 1 Episode 23

#23
In this episode we take on the question of online translator.  Like most teachers, you probably have experience with students resorting to using t…

4 years, 6 months ago

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90%+ Target Language Use

Season 1 Episode 22

In this episode we are talking about 90%+ target language use in the classroom.  We start with where this comes from and why we want to do it, then I…

4 years, 6 months ago

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Unpack the 5 C's with Catherine Ritz

Season 1 Episode 21

#21
In this episode we unpack the 5 C': Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities,  I am joined by Dr. Catherine Ritz who wal…

4 years, 6 months ago

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Rubrics for Assessment and Learning with Beckie Bray Rankin

Season 1 Episode 20

#20
In this episode we talk about rubrics, not just as an assessment tool, but also as a way to help students grow in proficiency.

I'm joined by Beckie…

4 years, 7 months ago

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