Here you will find examples of materials that I created that exemplify my journey throughout the MAFLT program and my improvements as a teacher. In each sub page, you will see how each example is evidence that I have reflected on my past practices and have made changes in light of new information, resulting in a changing set of philosophies due to my recent experiences. I reflect often on my teaching and therefore, I am always finding ways that I can and want to improve which requires vulnerability, a willingness to try new things and above all: acceptance of mistakes or failure as a normal and healthy part of teaching.
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The assessment page includes an essay about the evolution of my philosophy on testing and assessment. In addition, there is a detailed presentation of a series of assessments that I created for my Spanish 3 students.
We Are Santa Ana by Federico Medina - Photo by Katie Horstman
On this page, is an example of an activity called "Ordering Food" in the target language that I created to develop intercultural competence in my students with a link to the lesson plan. Included as well, is my Cultural Biography, which details a journey through my intercultural experiences.
Mission to Mars by Moises Camacho - Photo by Jake Berrey
This page links to a website displaying a Spanish 3 unit plan, along with a pair of activities using two good old tools: Google Docs and Slides. You can also find a video exploring my Task Based Language Learning creation using two amazing applications: Road Trippers and Google Maps in combination.