Episode 115: Building Confidence in a Spanish Immersion Classroom

24/09/2024 21 min
Episode 115: Building Confidence in a Spanish Immersion Classroom

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Episode Synopsis

Cynthia Minson, a first-grade Spanish immersion teacher, discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching students who are new to both school and the Spanish language. Cynthia emphasizes the importance of celebrating small successes to build student confidence and self-regulation, while also discussing how learning centers and individualized goals help address student gaps and promote engagement in the classroom.