Listen "Planning and Teaching for Proficiency"
Episode Synopsis
#202I want to make sure that you start your new school in the fall with a clear framework for planning and teaching for proficiency. I created a free reflection and planning tool that will guide you as you create a classroom that prioritizes what students can do with language. In this episode I will tell you all about it and point you to where you can get yours today.Planning & Teaching for Proficiency: A Guide for Language TeachersTopics in this Episode:By focusing on performance, proficiency, communication, and authentic language use, you can support students on this journey to using the target language authentically and communicatively. I created a guide to support your planning and teaching that focuses on performance in the classroom and eventually increased target language proficiency when they are using the language in authentic, real-world situations.Each section highlights essential components that support confidence and proficiency growth. You'll also see actionable steps that you can take right away:Purposeful PlanningComprehensible Input & Student Output Meaningful Tasks & Relevant PracticeAssessment & FeedbackProfessional Reflection & CollaborationCommon Challenges in Proficiency-Focused ClassroomsNext Steps and Your Action PlanPlanning & Teaching for Proficiency: A Guide for Language TeachersConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter): @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram: @wlclassroomFacebook: /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district? Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode on the podcast. Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.
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