World Language Classroom

Tips for Common Challenges in Proficiency-Based Classrooms


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How do you feel about the CI strategies, proficiency-based procedures or communicative language teaching that you do in your classroom?  You hear a lot about it, either on this podcast, from colleagues or on social media.  Lots of good stuff. But, do you sometimes feel like it seems like it's always smooth sailing with no challenges in other classrooms while you definitely have them in your own classroom?  Well, me too.  We all have them.  In this episode I will address some of these common challenges with practical solutions to help navigate them.

Topics in this Episode:

  • Blog post on Common Challenges in Proficiency-Based Classrooms
  • Implementing comprehensible input (CI) strategies in a proficiency-based language classroom comes with its challenges at times.  
  • With proactive planning we can create an engaging and effective learning environment for all students.
  • Common obstacles and practical solutions to help you navigate them.
    • Different Proficiency Levels
    • Large Class Sizes
    • Student Resistance
    • Time Constraints
    • Assessment and Accountability
    • Classroom Management

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