In our diverse classrooms, students bring unique identities, language varieties, and cultural backgrounds, including those of heritage language learners. As educators, we must respect and empower students to embrace their individuality and heritage. This presentation explores challenges like the implications of asking 'where are you from?', correctly addressing students by their names, appreciating language varieties, and implementing trauma-informed teaching. We'll discuss strategies for creating an inclusive environment that celebrates student diversity, including heritage language learners, fostering respect and belonging. Understanding these issues helps build empathetic connections, enhancing educational experiences.
In this workshop, we will explore why teaching students the circumlocution strategies to handle unknown vocabulary is a crucial skill to learn from the novice to intermediate levels. Help build your students' confidence in their language production from the very beginning. We have compiled resources, strategies, activities, and games from all over the internet to help you get started in your very next class!
Michael earned his BA in Secondary Education – Spanish from SUNY Cortland and his MA in Educational Psychology from Marist College. In addition to his 16 years of teaching experience, he has also earned a Professional Certification in English-Spanish Translation from Adelphi University... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EST
Governors
Ever have students give up on a reading task before they start? Do students ever tell you that they don’t understand anything when they listen to a text? Are your students hesitant to perform speaking tasks? In this workshop, your presenters will give examples of how they have used a proficiency-based mindset and sequenced and scaffolded activities to boost student confidence and performance. They will share strategies that they have used to help tackle tasks in the target language and assist students to confidently move through communication modes.
Whether you are a brand new teacher or a veteran teacher, we all could use "Back to the Basics" ideas for our World Language classroom to reignite the connection with learners! The presenter will share ideas that will help you build relationships with your students, use more of the Target Language each day, and have fun while doing it! You can learn about strategies today, and easily implement them on Monday (with little to no prep). Let's work smarter, not harder!
