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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Florencia Henshaw, diving deeper into the world of language acquisition and the role of input. Join us as Florencia sheds light on the concept of processing instruction, unraveling its significance in helping students establish form-meaning connections. Discover how these principles can be effectively applied to design-structured input activities that enhance language learning outcomes in the classroom.

However, the conversation doesn't stop there. In the latter part of our discussion, Florencia emphasizes the vital importance of having assessment policies in our classes that align with the principles of language acquisition.

Get ready to be inspired and gain valuable insights from this enlightening episode. Hit that play button and let’s start. And remember, there may not be a magic formula for language acquisition, but these principles and strategies can guide us in making informed decisions in our classrooms.

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Dr. Florencia Henshaw has a Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Teacher Education from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where she is now the Director of Advanced Spanish. She is an award-winning educator who has published and presented nationally and internationally on technology integration and research-based pedagogical practices. Dr. Henshaw is as passionate about helping students develop communicative ability in the target language as she is about helping teachers make the connection between what we know and what we do. To that end, she launched a YouTube channel called "Unpacking Language Pedagogy," where she summarizes and discusses research articles, activities, terms, and various topics related to language teaching. Her co-authored book, Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom, also aims to help educators visualize how to put principles into action.

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