• 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


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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

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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



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    42 mins
  • SLAyyy Language Teacher Conferences with Marta Ruiz Yedinak
    Sep 9 2024

    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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    48 mins
  • SLAyyy Extensive Reading
    Aug 26 2024

    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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    52 mins
  • SLAyyy Asking Questions in Your Language Classroom
    Aug 12 2024

    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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    44 mins
  • SLAyyy the Start of the School Year
    Jul 26 2024

    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?

    • Key Questions in Language Teaching | Higher Education from Cambridge Alessandro Benati
    • Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition | Higher Education from Cambridge Bill VanPatten, Megan Smith (not Jessica, sorry!), Alessandro Benati
    • Structured Input: Grammar Instruction for the Acquisition Oriented Classroom Andrew Farley (not Chris, sorry! I’ll get names right next time, promise!)
    • Card Talk – Building Classroom Community and Learning About Your Students MrFisherSay
    • Structured Input: An introduction to the principles of input processing Languageley


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    44 mins
  • Introducing SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone
    Jul 26 2024

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    1 min