
I 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 Teachers
Topics 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 Planning
- Comprehensible Input & Student Output
- Meaningful Tasks & Relevant Practice
- Assessment & Feedback
- Professional Reflection & Collaboration
- Common Challenges in Proficiency-Focused Classrooms
- Next Steps and Your Action Plan
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