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There is nothing more frustrating than a chatty class, especially when students are NOT chatting in the target language. As World Language teachers, we put so much effort and intention to stay in the target language, but chatty classes make this goal more difficult. You and I know that our students need to listen in order to acquire the language, but can they acquire if they are talking all the time? I don’t think so.
So, if you’re facing this challenge, this episode is for you.
Today, I will share with you 5 strategies (and a big bonus) I use in class to have my students listen with intention. But, I need to make a big disclaimer before I do. I also have chatty classes every year. My classes are not perfect, I’m not perfect, and my students are not perfect. So, if you’re ready for a real conversation about this topic, join me today.
Links Mentioned
Jon Cowart
Meredith White
Christina Margiore
Grant Boulanger
Bertha Delgadillo’s sitting transcription templates inspired by the Comprehensible Classroom post
GWP Spanish Teacher Academy Waiting List
Click here to download 5 comprehensible legends in Spanish: Leyendas Latinoamericanas
If you want to learn with me, check out this power-pack live series From Input To Output where you can discover strategies and activities from delivering input to supporting students’ output. *USE DISCOUNT CODE: GWPPODCAST
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Are you a Spanish teacher looking for clarity on Second Language Acquisition + engagement? Join my free 3-part video training, "From Research to the Classroom." You'll gain clarity on second language acquisition, discover successful strategies for incorporating comprehensible input + communication, and learn the framework I use to align my curriculum. Sign up
Questions? Comments? Send me a message!
There is nothing more frustrating than a chatty class, especially when students are NOT chatting in the target language. As World Language teachers, we put so much effort and intention to stay in the target language, but chatty classes make this goal more difficult. You and I know that our students need to listen in order to acquire the language, but can they acquire if they are talking all the time? I don’t think so.
So, if you’re facing this challenge, this episode is for you.
Today, I will share with you 5 strategies (and a big bonus) I use in class to have my students listen with intention. But, I need to make a big disclaimer before I do. I also have chatty classes every year. My classes are not perfect, I’m not perfect, and my students are not perfect. So, if you’re ready for a real conversation about this topic, join me today.
Links Mentioned
Jon Cowart
Meredith White
Christina Margiore
Grant Boulanger
Bertha Delgadillo’s sitting transcription templates inspired by the Comprehensible Classroom post
GWP Spanish Teacher Academy Waiting List
Click here to download 5 comprehensible legends in Spanish: Leyendas Latinoamericanas
If you want to learn with me, check out this power-pack live series From Input To Output where you can discover strategies and activities from delivering input to supporting students’ output. *USE DISCOUNT CODE: GWPPODCAST
Let's Connect!
Join my Free FB Community Growing With CI
Are you a Spanish teacher looking for clarity on Second Language Acquisition + engagement? Join my free 3-part video training, "From Research to the Classroom." You'll gain clarity on second language acquisition, discover successful strategies for incorporating comprehensible input + communication, and learn the framework I use to align my curriculum. Sign up