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In my classroom, I teach using Communicative Language Teaching methods focusing on Comprehensible Input. Students are encouraged not to learn the language but to acquire it in a more natural way by listening and engaging with the language. Input strategies include Storytelling and Total Physical Response in Storytelling, Movie and Picture Talks, and Free Voluntary Reading in levels 1-2. In levels 3-4 and Heritage/Native speakers courses, input is focused on novel units and reading along with authentic movies, videos, and music.
How I promote proficiency
How I promote proficiency
I believe that proficiency can be achieved naturally through various methods of input. I encourage students to take an active role in their learning and students are assessed on what they can do with the language. Student achievements are tracked through ACTFL's proficiency guidelines.
How I engage and motivate learners
How I engage and motivate learners
I believe that engaging students starts with being engaged yourself. I like to use funny, ridiculous or outrageous materials in class to keep students engaged. I also use authentic materials such as music.
How I teach grammar and vocabulary
How I teach grammar and vocabulary
Grammar and vocabulary are not the primary focus in my classroom. Vocabulary is introduced in the form of input with a focus on target structures, such as the Super Seven and Sweet Sixteen verbs. I use implicit instruction for grammar instruction by exposing students to a variety of inputs.
how I raise intercultural awareness
how I raise intercultural awareness
In the past, I taught culture as knowledge about different countries, focusing on holidays and celebrations. Now I understand that intercultural awareness is an approach to exposing students to the world around them and raising awareness of not only other cultures but how different perspectives affect culture.
Resources
Resources
ACTFL World-Readiness Standards
Interagency Language Roundtable Scale
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) - Resource Center
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