Ein typischer Tag bei Frau Campbell...

Teaching with the rotational model is new and challenging! On a typical day, students enter class to popular German music. I complete a warm-up activity or do direct teaching by introducing vocabulary or a grammar topic, and then we begin to rotate.

The first group of students to enter direct instruction are my weakest learners. Through this first rotation I am able to reinforce what I just taught, re-teach information or expand upon current topics.

Students also spend time in an independent station where they engage with information such as listening or reading activities via my Learning Management System, Schoology.

During the last rotation, students participate in collaborative activities such as games, group projects or speaking activities. This time of peer collaboration is beneficial in extending learning and advancing interpersonal communication in the target language.

Lastly, during the closure part of my class, students come back together for whole group instruction. During this time I summarize what we learned and conduct a formative assessment like a ticket out the door or Kahoot. We often practice vocabulary with Quizlet Live. I also make announcements and provide an opportunity for required individual speaking practice.

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