By Ben Fisher-Rodriguez, Bill Langley, Bryan Smith
Join Ben (he/him), Bryan (he/they), and Bill (he/him) as they Gaslight (reflect), Gatekeep (read research), and Girlboss (share successes) language teaching!
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Gaslight
Not Moderating Rate of Speech
Establishing Meaning
Out of Bounds
“How do you say…?”
Planning for Comprehensibility
Use of #authres
Gatekeep - "How does lexical coverage affect the processing of L2 texts?" by Ana Pellicer-Sánchez, Stuart Webb, Andi Wang (Applied Linguistics)
“How easy is easy?”
Reading Speed and Motivation #saccade
Neurodiversity and Reading
Girlboss
Park and Pause
Using Frequency Dictionaries
Write and Discuss
References
Novels and Resources by AC Quintero
Conversations about Language Teaching
Dr. Terry Waltz
Presentation by Marcos Benevides: “Extensive Reading: How easy is easy?”
Bill’s Thematic Picture Dictionary for Food (Spanish)
Blog Post by Handsome Bald Man about Write and Discuss
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Gaslight
Management of Student Ideas
Dealing with Inappropriate Responses
True Interpersonal Communication
What do we hope to get out of this?
Sharing the Purpose of the Activities
Gatekeep - "Positive emotions and intrinsic motivation: A self-determination theory perspective on using co-created stories in the language acquisition classroom" - Liam Printer (Language Teaching Research)
Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness
Motivated Students = Motivated Teachers
Get Training! Get Support!
What Personality Does Co-Creation Require?
Girlboss
Structuring Student Responses
Using Technology to Facilitate
Tips and Tricks for Co-Created Content
References
Novels and Resources by AC Quintero - Spine-Tingling Tales Bundle!
The Motivated Classroom Podcast
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Gaslight: When have observations not been ideal?
Gatekeep: Bernhard, R., McDermott, T., Hasenhüttl, C., Burn, K., & Sammons, P. (2024). A focus on quality of teaching in schools increases students’ progress of attainment. Evidence from English secondary schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.2024.2398601
Girlboss: Peer observation and coaching.
Other references:
Jon Cowart "Rigor": https://joncowartteaching.com/2019/07/22/stop-using-the-word-rigor-say-this-instead/ '
Quiz Quiz Trade
Bryce Hedstrom - Administrator Checklist
Pineapple Chart (Cult of Pedagogy)
Laurie Clacq - Hearts for Teaching
Comprehensible Classroom - Peer Observation
TELL Project
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In this episode of 'SLA: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone', the hosts discuss the challenges and successes they've experienced in teaching over the current school year. Amidst the pressures of 'Devolson' and the search for suitable teaching materials, the discussion pivots from a planned talk on cognitive load theory to a candid check-in. The hosts share personal anecdotes about adjusting teaching strategies, student engagement, classroom dynamics, grading policies, and dual coding methods. They address the balance between imposing language structure and encouraging the natural flow of learning, while also reflecting on student motivation and participation. Emphasizing flexibility, the episode explores various pedagogical approaches, showcasing how teachers adapt to the ever-evolving classroom environment. The episode wraps with successes, including enrichment through extensive reading resources and program growth, inspired by student-centered learning and inclusivity.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:00 Checking In: School Year So Far
01:58 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Strategies
04:34 Student Engagement and Participation
09:07 Challenges and Adjustments
12:23 Effective Teaching Techniques
27:59 Cognitive Load Theory and Language Learning
38:23 Success Stories and Program Growth
40:51 Conference Announcements and Closing Remarks
References:
Carrie Toth Discussion Rubric
Ben Tinsley - 10 Minute Drill
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Gaslight How often should we do oral corrective feedback, who is it useful to, and is it always a positive experience for students?
Gatekeep Corrective Feedback and Learner Uptake: Negotiation of Form in Communicative Classrooms (Lyster, Ranta, 1997)
Girlboss How can we give feedback while maintaining a low affective filter, and what should we expect from using CF?
Comprehensible Midwest - Discount code CISLAYYYS15
The Motivated Classroom Podcast
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Gaslight: What NOT to do when attending a conference.
Gatekeep: K-12 world language teachers’ use of conferences as professional
development (Neubauer, Wesley 2023)
Girlboss: First/Best conference experiences.
CI Midwest Discount Code: CISLAYYYS15
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Gaslight: Pitfalls in Free Voluntary Reading Programs
Gatekeep: The Effects of Extensive Reading on Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, and Vocabulary Acquisition (Suk, 2016)
Girlboss: Successes in FVR and extensive in-class reading.
The World Language Bookshelf
100 Book Challenge
Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB)
Write and Discuss
The Game of Quotes by Annemarie Chase
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Gaslight: Troubleshooting asking questions to support comprehension.
Gatekeep: The impact of questioning strategies on target language production and learner confidence
Girlboss: Successes in asking questions
References:
Training teachers: Fluency Matters (Michelle Kindt), CI Summit (Teri Wiechart, JJ Morgan)
Super Seven (Terry Waltz) and Sweet Sixteen Verbs (Mike Peto), blog post by Martina Bex
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Gaslight: What did we try last year and how did it go?
Gatekeep: Reconnecting to Second Language Acquisition for Innovative Language Pedagogy
Girlboss: What have we done in the classroom that we will continue to do?
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