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Here a few pictures of my dual language classroom last year. These were taken in March. It was my first year in Dual Language and what a le...
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Posts about Classroom Procedures written by jos76
Posts about Classroom Procedures written by jos76
Posts about Classroom Procedures written by jos76
Posts about Online Activities written by jos76
Alan Bloom’s taxonomy (1956) is a classification system used to define and distinguish different levels of human cognition (thinking, learning, understanding). Teachers use Bloom’s taxonomy to guide assessments, curriculum, and instructional methods. Knowledge: Learner’s ability to recall information Comprehension: Learner’s ability to understand information Application: Learner’s ability to use information in a new way Analysis: Learner’s…
This is a fun an interactive way for students to practice writing vocabulary, verb forms or sentence. The complexity of the activity can be easily increased or decreased based on the language level of the students. On one side of the room, set up clip boards with pictures of vocabulary, subject/infinitive pairs or full sentences. …
Task-based activities are activities that require the use of the target language in order to complete a task. The goal is the completion of the task, though the expectation is that the target language is being used to complete it. We often create activities for our students that focus more on practicing language than on…
Update on this Post: I recently wrote a follow up to this goal setting post that focuses on setting proficiency goals using the ACTFL Proficiency Scale and the Can-Do Statements. You can read it HERE. As teachers we all understand the importance of setting goals and having students set goals for themselves. Since the study…
In a previous post I wrote about Cultural Intelligence (CQ), which is based on David Livermore's research and posits that CQ begins with an interest that motivates us to learn about a culture and we use that knowledge to effectively navigate and interact with the culture. But how do we gain knowledge about a culture…
This game is best for concrete vocabulary that can be seen in pictures. You can be more creative with more challenging concepts once you work with it. Draw two grids on the board with 9 squares (…
Teachers need to assist students in taking an active and involved role in their language learning. A great first step is to create a classroom culture and climate that promotes communication, collaboration, respect and responsibility. Once this is established students will be more comfortable taking risks in speaking the language and not be afraid of…
ASIN : 0521793777 Éditeur : Cambridge University Press; New édition (27 septembre 2001) Langue : Anglais Broché : 164 pages ISBN-10 : 9780521793773 ISBN-13 : 978-0521793773 Poids de l'article : 270 g Dimensions : 15.24 x 0.94 x 22.86 cm
I already posted the Can-DO wall to track proficiency in younger students, but here is what I came up with for focusing on proficiency levels for older students. Each level (novice through intermediate) is color coded with 7-9 prompts that correspond to an ACTFL Can-Do Statement for the proficiency level. I have popsicle sticks in…
Posts about Grammar and Structures written by jos76
Bellringers. I think there are some magic teachers who’ve found a way to start class without...
The use of authentic documents in the World Language classroom has become more and more important in recent years as teachers are becoming more aware of the importance of exposing students to culture in the classroom. Here are some ideas concerning the use of authentic documents in the classroom, as opposed to documents created to…
Are you looking for new and inventive ways to make vocabulary and verb form/tense practice more engaging, communicative and proficiency-based in your foreign language class. Have you seen task cards popping up all over the Internet? They are getting more popular because they are a very effective way of accomplishing our goals for students. Task…
