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Two World Language teachers get together to discuss theory and its application in the classroom. So if you've ever thought "that sounds great but I don't know how it would look in a classroom", this podcast is for you as we show you not only how it looks but walk you through it. And everything is rooted in best practices for effective language teaching. You can reach Krista and Sandrine via Twitter (@intomondays), Facebook (Stepintomondays), email (stepintomondays@gmail.com), phone ((205) 440-2889‬).

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    79. How can we help our students acquire more vocabulary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 59:19


    Over our years of teaching, we have noticed that often students have a breakdown in communication because they forgot the vocabulary word they need, or they just have never encountered it. They also often can't understand content because they don't understand a word that is key. So today Krista and Sandrine are talking about circumlocution. What is it? What does the research say about it? What activities and tasks can we do with our students to help them overcome the language blank they're sure to encounter in their speech? The Timeline 1:20 catching up and small victories 10:00 the theory 24:50 classroom application The sources: Developing Fluency in Circumlocution - Daniel Worden (2016) On the importance of Circumlocution in the Spanish language Classroom - D. Arteaga, L Llorente (2012) Foreign Language Learning Strategy Training on Circumlocution - Yea-Fen Chen (2006) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    So where have you been and are you coming back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 4:31


    Just a quick message to catch everybody as to where we've been and what's coming up. And because we don't break traditions, Scarlet can be heard grinding get break in the background! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    79. Who is Gen Z? Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 56:04


    what makes Gen Z so special and how to adapt it in class? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    78. Who are our students? Connecting with Gen Z.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 66:46


    Each generation is different, and right now we're experiencing Gen Z. They are extremely different from previous generations. Krista and Sandrine break down specific aspects of the generation and what we can do in our classroom to better reach them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    77. I have heritage speakers in my class, what do I do? A conversation with Florencia Henshaw - part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 38:26


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine talk with Florencia Henshaw. What are they? Why are teachers often unprepared and sometimes nervous around them? This episode is the second and last part of the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    76. I have heritage speakers in my class, now what? A conversation with Florencia Henshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 96:52


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine talk with Florencia Henshaw about heritage speakers. What are they, and why are teachers often unprepared with them? This episode is the first part of the conversation. Also here is the name of the podcast referred to by Sandrine in the episode: The 10 Minutes Teacher Podcast, episode titled "6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    75. How can I help my students feel more confident in their speaking?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 51:07


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss circumlocution and how to use it to help boost our students' confidence in their language skills. It also helps them better communicate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    74. How do I build community in my classroom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 57:54


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss easy activities to build community in your classroom. Also Scarlet had to tweet her opinion in the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    73. Five core activity to address SEL in our classrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 63:51


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine explore SEL - What it stands for, what it does, and activities that address the core of SEL If you need to reach out, check out the website for all the information... www.stepintomondays.com Sources used during this episode: https://www.doe.mass.edu/worldlanguages/support/qrg-sel.docx https://www.weareteachers.com/21-simple-ways-to-integrate-social-emotional-learning-throughout-the-day/ https://advancingstudentsforward.org/what-is-social-and-emotional-learning/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19STINA5-Qtpv73h0PDa9i4218sfeNzlInmxMsA7OGf2EpCuAkiut7RRoCT6QQAvD_BwE#more-2193 https://casel.org/what-is-sel/ https://www.positiveaction.net/blog/sel-competencies https://www.goguardian.com/glossary/social-emotional-learning/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    72. Now that I'm familiar with BVP's tenets, what do I do in class?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 60:58


    If you haven't listened to the episodes with Bill Van Patten, you want to go find them now and then come back for this episode in which Krista and Sandrine exchange ideas of topics that can be used in the classroom. If you need more information, check out: - BVP "While you're on the topic" - www.ditchthattextbook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    71. The Basics of SLA for Teachers: An Interview with BVP - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 81:41


    This is the final part of the conversation with BVP on his findings of basic must know for language teachers. The 3 principles discussed in this episode are - Most learners fall short of native-like representation, The basic data for acquisition are found in communicatively-embedded input, Explicit instruction and practice on the formal elements of language do not obviate or change the basics discussed so far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    70. The Basics of SLA for Teachers: An Interview with BVP - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 49:02


    This week is the second part of the conversation between Krista, Sandrine AND BILL VAN PATTEN! This section discusses Bill's second finding in language developments" The development of a mental representation for language has three fundamental characteristics: slow, piecemeal and stage-like. Make sure that you have listened to part 1 in episode 69 before listening to this part. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    69. The Basics of SLA for Teachers: An Interview with BVP - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 52:03


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine talk with Bill VanPatten about the absolute must know research for teachers. It is based on 5 principles and in this part they discuss the first one: "Learners create an abstract, complex, and implicit linguistic system in their heads just like native speakers" Make sure to listen and join us back next week for the 2nd principle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    68. All Things Teachery. Back to School Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 82:45


    It's summer and we all need to rest and recuperate but we also need to prepare for the fall. Therefore in this episode, Sandrine and Krista chat with Meredith White, Georgia Teacher of the year about technology, and summer preparation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    67. Where do I start planning a new course?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 56:41


    Do you have to teach new courses from time to time? Are those courses that you've never taught before or in a new format? Krista will be in that situation in the spring so she and Sandrine discussed ideas of what can be incorporated in the course. They frame it around the backward design to then come up with a lot of food for thought for Krista. Listen and then reach out via all our social medias. Don't remember the handles? Check out the website... www.stepintomondays.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    67. How can I use podcasts in my language classroom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 68:43


    Have you been thinking about using podcasts in your classroom but are unsure about activities to do with them? Krista and Sandrine discuss various activities alongside the modes of communications, as well as in other settings. And as usual they share their aha moments for the week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    65. Stop translating everything! FIVE strategies for your students

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 58:34


    Is translating what you're hearing or reading a bad habit? YES! Unless you are actually working on a translation project. In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss why we want to stop our students from this habit very early on, and share strategies that they use in their own classrooms to nip the habit in the bud. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    64. How do I advocate for my program?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 57:06


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss how to go about advocating for your program without having to get engaged politically. Check out their ideas. And listen at the end for the promo of an event that Sandrine will be part of. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    63. What do I need to change?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 62:39


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine set their summer goals. Don't forget self care! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    62. What lessons did we learn this past year ?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 66:12


    During this episode, despite a few disruptions during recording (how appropriate for the topic!) Krista and Sandrine discuss the last year. They reflect on their teaching experiences and what they want to change, as well as what they want to keep. And they share their one takeaway from the year. Make sure to listen all the way to the end to hear the promo mentioned by Sandrine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    61. Great minds think alike about short films in the classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 54:47


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine read each other's mind before discussing benefits of short films in the classroom and suggesting presentational and interpersonal activities for the movies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    60. What can novice learners do, through the lens of assessment? (a conversation with Paul Sandrock)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 76:42


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine talk with Paul Sandrock. They discuss assessments, proficiency descriptors, etc. This episode is full of fabulous advice - a packed-full workshop! mentioned in the episode: How to teach so your students will remember by Marilee Sprenger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    59. How do I incorporate all 5 Cs in one lesson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 65:12


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine build a lesson with activities to use the 5 Cs. The topic of the unit is around the city. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    58. A holistic classroom and the place of perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 63:14


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine talk about Sandrine's experience as an AP rater and how it changed her teaching. Tune in even if you don't teach AP language classes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    57. SO what is "grammar in context"? - A conversation with Michelle Olah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 89:18


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine welcome Michelle Olah and discuss grammar in context. What is it? How do you teach it? And you don't want to miss Michelle's story about her travels to Spain with her family. Anchovies anyone? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    56. Let's create a lesson together and celebrate one year on the air!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 72:32


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine build a lesson around a video (notice the hyperlink). Follow along to recreate the lesson and use it in your class if you teach French, or follow along to see the creative process that they use. Lots of shout-outs in this episode...the SCOLT Board of Directors, Elena Kamenetzki, Carmen Scoggins, Florencia Henshaw, Victoria Russell, Amanda Hajji, Shannon Borun and Heidi Trude. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    55. I'd like to start a book club, where should I start?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 72:01


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss steps to successfully start a book-club with students, and ways to organize it. Reach out via email (stepintomondays@gmail.com) or social media. https://www.readingandwritinghaven.com/run-book-club-classroom-best-form-choice-reading/ https://everydayesl.com/blog/book-club https://cpet.tc.columbia.edu/one-book-book-club/book-club-in-the-classroom-10-tips-for-success --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    51. How do I maintain my edge with pedagogy and my proficiency in the target language?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 78:07


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine share ways to stay in touch with pedagogy without having to spend a lot of money. They also discuss ways to keep engaging with the target language when traveling abroad is difficult or impossible. What are you favorite cost efficient ways to stay informed of pedagogy and to keep proficient in your target language? Share with us. email: stepintomondays@gmail.com Twitter: @intomondays Facebook: Step into Mondays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    50. Eight questions about language teaching and some trivia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 72:55


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine celebrate reaching episode 50 by answering specific questions from language teachers. They also partake in a bit of trivia regarding the podcast. Do you have questions you'd like Krista and Sandrine to answer? Then share them by email (stepintomondays@gmail.com), Twitter (@intomondays) or Facebook (step into mondays). Special shoutouts to Meredith White, Martina Bex, Victoria Russell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    49. What are Languages for Specific Purposes? (with guest Lourdes Sánchez-López)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 70:11


    Do you want to infuse more literature in your language classes? Or start a new program that doesn't revolve around literature? Then listen to Dr Lourdes Sánchez-López and her experience with such a program. Also find below resources she mentions in the interview and that she graciously shared to get more information. Reach out with questions and reactions... email...stepintomondays@gmail.com Twitter... @intomondays Facebook... Step into Mondays Voicemail... (205) 440-2889 or https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message Resouces about Languages for Specific Purposes Spanish for Specific Purposes Certificate at UAB:https://www.uab.edu/cas/languages/ssp Applied Professional Spanish major at UAB:https://www.uab.edu/cas/languages/spanish/applied-professional-spanish Sánchez-López, L. (2019b). SPSP-CDC Best Practices at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB): Linear and Intentional, Never Set and Done. In Moving Forward with Spanish for the Professions and Specific Purposes State-of-the-State Feature (with Michael S. Doyle and Enrica Ardemagni, pp. 473-501). Hispania. Volume 102, number 4: 491-496. Mary Risner , University of Florida (expert in K-12 LSP), Darcy Lear, University of Chicago (expert in weaving LSP elements into the general introductory language curriculum), Michael S. Doyle, UNC Charlotte (Curriculum Development Activism -CDA; expert in Business language teaching) International Symposium on Languages for Specific Purposes (ISLSP):https://languages.uncc.edu/ISLSP-CIBER 2022 International Symposium on Languages for Specific Purposes to be held at the University of Chicago (Stay tuned!) King Ramirez, Carmen, and Barbara A. Lafford. Transferable Skills for the 21st Century. Preparing Students for the Workplace through World Languages for Specific Purposes. Sabio Books, 2019. Pp. 352. ISBN 978-0-578-45809-0 Lafford, B., Abbott, A., & Lear, D. (2014). Spanish in the professions and in the community. Journal of Spanish Language Teaching, 1(2), 171-186. Lear, D. (2019). Integrating career preparation into language courses. Washington, D. C.: Georgetown University Press. Long, Mary (2017). Language for Specific Purposes: Trends in Curriculum Development. Georgetown University Press. Risner, Mary & Spaine Long, Sheri, Guest Editors (2020). LSP Vectors: Strengthening Interdisciplinary Connections. Special Issue in Global Business Languages Journal. Volume 20. Sánchez-López, L. (2019). “Contemporary issues in Spanish for Specific Purposes in the United States”. Interview. Cuadernos de ALDEEU. Volume 22, pp: 279-292 Sánchez-López, L (Ed.) (2013). Scholarship and Teaching on Languages for Specific Purposes. UAB Digital Collections (ISBN 978-0-9860107-0-5) (pp. 151) Sánchez-López, L. (2018). “Languages and Specific Purposes: Overview and Practical Advise”, inaugural podcast of the World Languages 21 podcast series, Sabio Books (hosted by Carmen King de Ramirez and Diana Ruggiero). https://www.worldlanguages21.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    48. How do I build a community in my classroom? and a round of applause

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 70:44


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss the importance of having a sense of community in that classroom. Why do we want to build a community? What does "community" mean? How do we create a community? Krista and Sandrine not only discuss activities often suggested to build community in the classroom, but also discuss their favorite activities to create that community. Share your small victories and your "aha moments" - email - stepintomondays@gmail.com Twitter - @intomondays Facebook - Step into Mondays Leave a voicemail - (205) 440-2889 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    47. Course Adjustments and Self-Cleaning Cats

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 60:12


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss adjustments made to their courses in light of students' opinions on previous courses. They also have an impromptu guest. And what do self-cleaning cats have to do with languages? Listen and find out! An upcoming episode will be Q&A, so send your questions. email... stepintomondays@gmail.com Twitter...@intomondays Facebook... Step into Mondays Record a question...Google voice (205) 440-2889 OR Anchor voicemail https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    46. Songs to talk about social change and social justice? (part 2 of the interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 61:56


    Did you listen to episode 45 where Krista and Sandrine chatted with colleagues from UAB about a course in which the primary texts were songs? If the answer is yes, keep listening. Otherwise, go listen to the first part of the interview and then come back to listen to the second part of the interview. In this portion the conversation turns to objectives of the class, students projects and a lot of AHA moments. Songs used in the class "Blackbird" by the Beatles (UK) "Oxford Town" by Bob Dylan (US) “Concierto de Aranjuez” by Joaquín Rodrigo (Spain) the Adage (one of the three movements of the Aranjuez Concert) "99 Luftballons" by Nena (Germany) "Afilando los cuchillos" by Residente, Ile, and Bad Bunny (Puerto Rico) "Nothing to My Name" by Cui Jian (China) "Independence Cha-Cha" from the film Lumumba: The Death of a Prophet (Congo) "Douce France" by Charles Trenet, esp. the version by Carte de Séjour (France) "Ue Wo muite arukou" / "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto (Japan) "Gracias a la vida" by Violeta Parra (Chile) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    45. How can I discuss social justice with my students? (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 59:56


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine chat with UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) colleagues about a course they put together centering on songs and social justice. This episode was fairly long so this is part one of the conversation. Guests include: Julian Arribas, John Moore, Erika Hille Rinker, Charly Verstraet and Yumi Takamita. Questions? Reactions? Reach the team: stepintomondays@gmail.com, Twitter (@intomondays), Facebook (step into mondays). Show specific information: https://www.uab.edu/cas/languages/people/faculty-directory/john-k-moore-jr songs used in the class... "Blackbird" by the Beatles (UK) "Oxford Town" by Bob Dylan (US) “Concierto de Aranjuez” by Joaquín Rodrigo (Spain) the Adage (one of the three movements of the Aranjuez Concert) "99 Luftballons" by Nena (Germany) "Afilando los cuchillos" by Residente, Ile, and Bad Bunny (Puerto Rico) "Nothing to My Name" by Cui Jian (China) "Independence Cha-Cha" from the film Lumumba: The Death of a Prophet (Congo) "Douce France" by Charles Trenet, esp. the version by Carte de Séjour (France) "Ue Wo muite arukou" / "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto (Japan) "Gracias a la vida" by Violeta Parra (Chile) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    44. How do I build my online course? (ADDIE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 88:38


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine come back to an element mentioned in Victoria Russell's interview: best practice elements to build a successful online course. They discuss what ADDIE is and compare it to Backward Design. This episode also premieres a new segment: small victories. Reach out and share your small victories, aha moments, or anything else relating to teaching languages. Links used for information mentioned in the episode https://elmlearning.com/instructional-design-addie-model/ https://educationaltechnology.net/the-addie-model-instructional-design/ https://www.instructionaldesign.org/models/addie/ https://theinstructionalintegrator.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/instructional-design-tip-of-the-month-addie-and-backward-design/ https://elearningindustry.com/addie-vs-backward-design http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/udl_about --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    43. You want novice students to talk to native speakers? Really?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 62:01


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine discuss why students should have conversations with native speakers from the beginning of their learning journey, along with how you can encourage your students to do it successfully. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    Best wishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 2:39


    Sandrine takes a minute to send best wishes for the new year from both her and Krista. Enjoy your time off and be ready for a new episode next week! Feel free to share your positive moments of 2020, your small victories of what went right. email- stepintomondays@gmail.com Twitter - @intomondays Facebook - step into Mondays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    Happy Holidays!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 1:47


    This time of year is always so busy that Krista and Sandrine have decided that everyone should focus on family, celebrations and rest. So take the time and let your brain take a break. Meet you back on January 4th! email - stepintomondays@gmail.com twitter - @intomondays Facebook - step into mondays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    42. One must have module for your students (aka a getting started module)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 64:52


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine follow up on the previous week's episode and their discussion with Victoria Russell about online teaching. The getting started unit they discuss works not only for online students but also for synchronous classes. Do you have any questions, comments, responses to what happened in the episode? Email = stepintomondays@gmail.com. Twitter = @intomondays, Facebook = IntoMondays. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    41. Do you have recommendations on how to better reach my students - online and in person? A conversation with Victoria Russell.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 74:03


    Whether you are teaching online, remotely or in person, there are some best practices that can help make the whole process easier for both you and your students. Join us in our conversation with Victoria Russell, a guru of online teaching, and check her out at the following links... https://www.routledge.com/Teaching-Language-Online-A-Guide-for-Designing-Developing-and-Delivering/Russell-Murphy-Judy/p/book/9781138387003 http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/events/view/105/ https://varussellblog.wordpress.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    40. Ten sessions worth checking out (our takeaways from ACTFL conference)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 58:07


    Did you attend the ACTFL conference? Or did you want to but couldn't for a reason or another? Here are some sessions worth mentioning and what appealed to us in those presentations. We're listing them below for you to check them out or check out those language professionals (and potentially connect with them). It was a different year for ACTFL but they did a great job giving access to hundreds of sessions. We wish we could talk about all of them but there isn't enough time in a day - and how long would it take us?! Reach out and let us know what sessions were your favorites: Twitter (@intomondays), Email (stepintomondays@gmail.com), Facebook (Stepintomondays) Our List of Must-See Presentations (in no particular order) Book Clubs: Using Books to Engage Students in all 3 Modes of Communication (Erin Pearl, Miranda Giles) Pole Emploi: Exploring the Professional World in French (Laurence Denie-Higney) Make your Point with a Single Point Rubric (Timothy Eagan) Proficiency and Virtual or Hybrid Engagement (Darcy Rogers, Jaclyn Hathaway Rube, Emma Bricker) Implementing Intercultural Compeency in the Language Classroom (Allie Moeller) Online or Onsite: Virtually Seamless CI (Carol Gaab) What the Research is Telling us about Online World Language Education (Kathryn Murphy-Judy, Victoria Russell) Examine and Conquer Personal and Cultural Biases in your WL Classroom (Janet Boring) 5 Scaffolding Strategies for Building Proficiency with Authentic Media (Ken Stewart) New Language, Day 1: Experience Comprehensible Input in Arabic (Olivia Grugan, Anita Young) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    39. Activities for your students beyond the classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 60:29


    In this episode Krista and Sandrine talk about activities that they do with their students outside of the classroom, the benefits of such activities and how students react to such activities. At the beginning of the episode they reference back to the proficiency unit they do in their classes. If you are curious about what they're talking about, episode 18 is about the reorganization of that unit. the books referenced in the aha moment segment are... While we're on the topic by Bill VanPatten The subtle art of not giving a f*ck by Mark Manson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    38. Work smarter, not harder. An episode about authentic resources and multiple uses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 63:51


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine discuss where to find authentic resources and what types of activities to do for them. They also bring up the fact that an authentic resource can be used for multiple levels, making the task of finding input easier. The film referenced in the show can be found on YouTube at this link...https://youtu.be/6ARR5AOrKts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    37. What do YOU remember? (Teaching for the long term, part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 75:56


    Please note that this episode was recorded in early September (in case the time reference made don't make sense to you). Krista and Sandrine finish discussing step to incorporate in our classrooms so that our students will store information in their long term memories - because who enjoys being stared at instead of getting a response on a topic that's already been discussed? The information comes from the book "how to teach so students will remember" Ed. 2 by Marilee Sprenger. If you missed part 1, you might want to go listen to it first. Quick shout-outs to Nora Jones (An IPA every day) and Linda Markley (FAIL). Also to the Unprofessional Development Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    36. Do your students have trouble remembering what you talked about last week? (teaching for the long term, part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 65:11


    Please note that this episode was recorded in early September (in case the time reference made don't make sense to you). Has this ever happened in your class? You ask a question. No one answers. All the students have a blank look on their face. Come on, we talked about this *yesterday/last week/2 weeks ago/fill in timeframe*. Still a blank look. But you know you taught that. So why do students do that to us? We teach it, they remember it, take a test and when you bring it back up they have absolutely no idea. Krista and Sandrine discuss ways to avoid this problem, and they refer to a book that rocked their world (who knew memory worked that way!). See what they pulled out of their reading in a rare 2 parts episode. And if you want to read the book, it's called "How to teach so students will remember. 2nd ed." by Marilee Sprenger. Want to reach out to the girls? email...stepintomondays@gmail.com or Twitter ... @intomondays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    35. It's not perfect and it's OK. A PSA for language (and other subject) teachers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 56:20


    Have you ever wanted to hear Sandrine sing? Has it been a while since you've heard Scarlet tweet? Are you feeling as overwhelmed as Krista was this week, or have you been like she puts it "in a mood"? Are you just plain tired or stressed or not your usual self? Then you want to listen to this episode. And even if you don't think you're feeling all or any of the above, you still want to listen - if nothing else to make sure you're not spreading toxic positivity. And once you've listened, feel free to share how you're feeling, how you're coping with this unusual year. Let us know via email (stepintomondays@gmail.com) or via Twitter (@intomondays). And here is the article Sandrine keeps referring to... https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/?fbclid=IwAR29k6m6jCV47-Cp-JTvO2ROQlyOjUJp6JlkyOoSg1cqH5sMlTjkzp47qK4#.X34Zo79u2OQ.facebook and another one... https://www.weareteachers.com/what-teachers-need-principals-to-know/?utm_content=1602711351&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    34. Do I need to belong to professional associations for language teachers? How about conferences, do I need to go? (with guest Howie Berman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 87:28


    In a rare back to back guest episodes, Krista and Sandrine chat with Howie Berman about ACTFL. Do you know everything that ACTFL does for advocacy for the profession? Do you have questions about the virtual conference this year? And let's talk about community within ACTFL. Lastly let's not forget to talk about the publications published by ACTFL. This episode has EVERYTHING ACTFL! And not necessarily in the order it is listed. https://www.actfl.org/ Want to reach out to Krista and Sandrine? Email (stepintomondays@gmail.com) or Twitter (@Intomondays) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    33. What does Bill VanPatten have to say about input and error correction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 97:17


    In a mini episode, Krista and Sandrine demonstrated what a lot of language classrooms look like in regards to correcting "errors". In this episode, Krista and Sandrine chat with Bill Van Patten about error correction and input. Listen to hear what he says about the concept of errors and what he thinks of the term. BVP also shares what a lesson might look like in his classroom in a way that bridges the theory to the practice. We can only say that the Diva of SLA is an absolute gem. Aha moment comes from Class Cast Podcast, episode 39. If you want to reach out... email (stepintomondays@gmail.com), Twitter (@IntoMondays). SOLPHE plenary (referenced by BVP during the recording) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJmDXKghMgw&list=PL6R5xodc3sqJ1JSQX19bNW2lVz1gCSBHc&index=2 Situating instructed language acquisition: facts about second language acquisition (By BVP) https://higherlogicdownload.s3-external-1.amazonaws.com/ACTFL/150b579c-c215-4212-8541-50d7338550e1_file.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAVRDO7IEREB57R7MT&Expires=1602602600&Signature=3RtXxvdggzXd%2BRUtcL%2Fw3As40MQ%3D --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    What does error correction look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 5:52


    Another short and extra episode? This time Krista and Sandrine illustrate what still happens in a lot of language classrooms when students attempt to speak in target language. Why would they do that? Because on the next episode they will talk with Bill VanPatten and what error correction should look like. And they wanted you to experience second-hand the exchange of error correction. Want to connect with Krista and Sandrine? email...stepintomondays@gmail.com Twitter... @intomondays --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    32. How do we make literature relevant to students? (aka using social media for literature AND other classes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 66:22


    In this episode, Krista and Sandrine discuss how students view literature as boring and irrelevant and how we can change that with our classrooms. They go over the the traditional approach to literary texts and alternate approaches. As they have both used social media in their classrooms, they also talk about their students' reactions to this different approach. Worthy of mention are the shout-outs in this episode to Linda Markley and Mme Carbonneau, as well as the podcast Too Dope Teachers. Also they have a call for questions for their upcoming recording with Bill VanPatten. Questions for Bill can be emailed (stepintomondays@gmail.com), sent via Twitter (@intomondays) or via a message (https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

    What errors have we made while speaking world languages?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 16:29


    In this extra (and short!) episode, Krista and Sandrine share errors they have made in the target languages, as well as errors students have made. All in good fun of what was said. Want to share some of your more colorful errors? leave us a voice message or email us (stepintomondays@gmail.com) or tweet us (@intomondays) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stepintomondays/message

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