Bertha Delgadillo, Southern Conference On Language Teaching (SCOLT) Regional Teacher of the Year 2024

Bertha’s Story

Staying Informed and Incorporating Authentic Voices

Abundance Mindset and Belonging

Engaging Students With Local Communities

Connecting Students to Needed Resources

Joy

References

Bertha’s Padlet: Advocating & standing with immigrant students

“A Multilingualism-as-a-Resource Orientation in Dual Language Education” by de Jong, Yilmaz, and Marichal

“In your own backyard: legitimising local communities as a way to increase language learning motivation” by Tecedor and Pascual y Cabo

Unearthing Joy by Gholdy Muhammad

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GaslightHumor Doesn’t Always WorkNot Being IntentionalSome Things Don’t Work In YOUR ContextThinking Expected Behaviors Are Obvious

Gatekeep - Kei Tsukamaki, ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year 2025Dog Training Teaches Us About Classroom EnvironmentsThe ABCsTaking Time for ReflectionPrioritizing Relationships and Routines

GirlbossUnderstanding Students’ Responses to QuestionsHallway Conversations That Honor Student AgencyValues

References

Arise by Elena AguilarFenzi Food For Thought - “Force Free Beyond Training” (dog training podcast about R+ as a way of life)Cog-Dog Radio (a dog training podcast Kei recommends)“Plenty in Life is Free” by Kathy Sdao, a book by a former US Navy dolphin trainer

Dog Training Instagram Accounts Kei Recommends:R+ DogsTails of ConnectionRachel Laurie Harris

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GaslightGradebook CategoriesWhat is included in a grade?AssessmentsGatekeep - Student Perceptions on Standards-Based Grading in the World Language Classroom by our own Bryan Smith! History of SBGSBG in Bryan’s ClassesWhat Kids Like, and What They Don’tGirlbossClarity, Rubrics, ConsistencyHelping Get Classwork and Homework DoneChange One Thing at a Time!ReferencesWebinar for Tumbao Bilingual Books’ newest book - We Celebrate Juneteenth Unidos - hosted by AC Quintero

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GaslightDifferences Between Language Standards and Other Content Areas

Setting Expectations from a Textbook

Proficiency vs. Performance

Hours of Instruction

Gatekeep What proficiency levels do K-16 world language learners achieve? (van Gorp and Coss)

Document about AP and ACTFL Proficiency Levels

Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Girl

What Does Self-Assessment Look Like?

Girlboss

Course-End Expectations

Proficiency-Based Instruction, TL Usage, Motivation

Get Yourself Some Training!

References

Dr. Terry Waltz’ Super 7 Verbs

The Motivated Classroom Podcast by Dr. Liam Printer

Avant ADVANCE Training (featuring a testimonial from one Ben Fisher-Rodriguez)

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Gaslight“Do you understand?”Nobody Wants to Tell You They Don’t Get ItAdapting/Preparing QuestionsCold CallingAsk Lots of Questions!Creating a Classroom Culture of Error and Learning

Gatekeep - Checking for Understanding by Peps McCrea (at Evidence Snacks)Validity and EfficiencyLoaded assumptions, skewed sampling, whole class questioning

GirlbossNearpod / PeardeckFour CornersPlickersChoral ResponsesHand Signals for Question TypesChallenge QuestionsConsiderations for CFUs in Language Classes

References

Novels and Resources by AC Quintero

AnneMarie Chase - Magic Cards

Common Ground

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GaslightNot Moderating Rate of SpeechEstablishing MeaningOut of Bounds“How do you say…?”Planning for ComprehensibilityUse of #authresGatekeep - "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 #saccadeNeurodiversity and ReadingGirlbossPark and PauseUsing Frequency DictionariesWrite and DiscussReferencesNovels 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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GaslightManagement of Student IdeasDealing with Inappropriate ResponsesTrue Interpersonal CommunicationWhat do we hope to get out of this?Sharing the Purpose of the ActivitiesGatekeep - "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, RelatednessMotivated Students = Motivated TeachersGet Training!  Get Support!What Personality Does Co-Creation Require?GirlbossStructuring Student ResponsesUsing Technology to FacilitateTips and Tricks for Co-Created ContentReferences

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/10.1080/09243453.2024.2398601Girlboss: 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 Overview01:00 Checking In: School Year So Far01:58 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Strategies04:34 Student Engagement and Participation09:07 Challenges and Adjustments12:23 Effective Teaching Techniques27:59 Cognitive Load Theory and Language Learning38:23 Success Stories and Program Growth40:51 Conference Announcements and Closing RemarksReferences: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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