SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone

By: Ben Fisher-Rodriguez Bill Langley Bryan Smith
  • Summary

  • Join Ben (he/him), Bryan (he/they), and Bill (he/him) as they Gaslight (reflect), Gatekeep (read research), and Girlboss (share successes) language teaching!

    © 2024 SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone
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Episodes
  • SLAyyy Observations
    Oct 21 2024

    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


    Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom.

    Email us at SLAyyyForEveryone@gmail.com

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    42 mins
  • SLAyyy Mid-Semester Check-In
    Oct 7 2024

    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

    Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom.

    Email us at SLAyyyForEveryone@gmail.com

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    43 mins
  • SLAyyy Oral Corrective Feedback
    Sep 23 2024

    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



    Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom.

    Email us at SLAyyyForEveryone@gmail.com

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    42 mins

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