Podcast appearances and mentions of mike travers

#195There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in a proficiency-based classroom.  And yes, there is a place for it.Topics in this Episode:Misconceptions around teaching grammar and how Catherine and Mike's book, Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, addresses them?What it looks like to teach grammar in a way that truly supports communication and proficiency, rather than just memorization and drillsIn a proficiency-based vertical curriculum, how (or should) we incorporate grammar  Should specific grammar structures be explicitly planned for, or should they emerge more organically based on themes and student needs?Examples of an activities and strategies that effectively integrates grammar while keeping communication at the center of learningFirst steps to take when shifting toward a proficiency-based approachGet your copy of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency.  Use the code ACTFL15OFF to get 15% off the cost of the book.Connect with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers:Mike's Website: Diaries Of A Mad World Language TeacherCatherine's Webiste: RitzWorldLangConnect 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.

Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. #168How well do you navigate change? Are you open to it?  What do you need  to reduce any resistance that you might have? How do you support colleagues through the process?  In our ever-evolving world of language teaching and learning there are opportunities for change in our practice. But, is it easy? In this episode, I speak with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers, who are teachers and administrators in Massachusetts. They share some actionable insights and suggestions for approaching, understanding and eventually embracing change. Topics in this Episode:common sources of resistance to change among world language teacherschallenges teachers face when adapting their teaching methodsHow colleagues, school leaders and administrators can support teachers through transitions and address their concernseffective strategies in overcoming resistance and encouraging buy-in from teachers who are skeptical about changespractical steps colleagues, school leaders and administrators can take to start implementing changesEpisode #9: Teaching Grammar as a Concept and in Context with Mike TraversEpisode #60: Building & Leading a Proficiency-Based DepartmentConnect with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers:X/Twitter: @tjeag , @Travers_TweetsBlog: Diaries Of A Mad World Language TeacherConnect 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.  

PMP 10.23.23 Guests Derrick Knopsnyder and Mike TraversAll things Poor Man's Podcast :https://linktr.ee/Poormanspodcast

Grammar. How do you teach grammar as a concept and used in context like ACTFL tell us we should? Mike Travers knows. In this episode of the Language Lounge, Mike discusses the role of grammar in communicative classrooms and provides concrete examples of different techniques that he uses to teach grammar. Restock your teacher tool kit with these easy, low-prep, fun activities that engage students. Producer's Notes: Visit the Language Lounge on Twitter - https://twitter.com/langloungepod Connect with Michelle - https://twitter.com/michelleolah Have a comment or question? Leave a voicemail at (207) 888-9819 or email podcast@waysidepublishing.com Produced by Wayside Publishing - https://waysidepublishing.com Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/wayside Social Media: @Travers_Tweets Bio: Mike is a Spanish teacher at Wellesley High School in Massachusetts and has taught learners both Spanish and French at the novice and intermediate levels. Mike is very active in professional learning communities through MAFLA, NECTFL, and ACTFL, where he presents, facilitates or participates in conferences and workshops to continue learning more about proficiency-based teaching. He has presented on the topics of grammar, curriculum writing and language learning and the brain. Apart from conferences, Mike was an interview panelist on the MA World Language Framework, MAFLA's Vice President and NECTFL advisory board and the winner of multiple awards for his presentations at MAFLA and NECTFL. Mentions: Dogfooding, Cult of Pedagogy https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ What is Structured Input?, Video, Mike Travers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ7EF19Qods Input Processing and Grammar Instruction in Second Language Acquisition by Bill VanPatten Dictogloss: Teaching Grammar as a Concept in Context, Video Mike Travers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scd2jUG7BcIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scd2jUG7BcIDiaries Diaries of a Mad World Language Teacher (Blog) by Mike Travers https://madlanguageteacher.weebly.com/ Concept Attainment for Teaching Grammar by Mike Travers https://madlanguageteacher.weebly.com/teaching-grammar/concept-attainment-for-teaching-grammar PACE Model ACTFL: Teach Grammar as a Concept in Context https://www.actfl.org/educator-resources/guiding-principles-for-language-learning/teach-grammar-as-a-concept-in-context

In this episode we talk about grammar.  This is always a hot topic in language teaching with lots of questions about how (or even if) we should do it.  [sign up for Talking Points]I am joined by Mike Travers, a teacher in Massachusetts, who has presented on this topic many times at teacher conferences, having been named "Best of Conference."  So, who better to help with this conversation?Mike speaks about...The role of grammar in communicative language teaching.ACTFL's Core Practice of Teaching Grammar as a Concept and in Context.Why is it essential and beneficial that language structures be taught in context.Procedures for teaching grammar in context and as a concept.Possible benefits of explicit grammar instruction.Connect with Mike Travers:Twitter: @Travers_TweetsBlog: Diaries Of A Mad World Language TeacherConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom CommunitySign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group

This week Collin sits down with his good friend and comedian Mike Travers. He tells two great stories of a wedding he may have ruined and possibly the worst vacation ever. For bonus Hell Gigs content go to www.patreon.com/hellgigs Collin Chamberlin Twitter: @CollinComedy Instagram: @Collin_Comedy Mike Travers Twitter: @mgtravers Instagram: @mgtravers

YaJagoffPodcast/ Startin' the Season with Santa Spectacular Summary: The jagoff team kicked it in Point State Park to kickoff Santa Spectacular. Entrepreneurial Executive Director of Ascender Nadyli Nuñez, travel blogger extraordinaire Karyn Locke, and Y108 DJ, Wookie, answered rapid fire holiday questions. As an added bonus, former Steelers linebacker Robin Cole huddled in to talk about men's health. All braved father winter's temps and prepared for Santa's arrival. Music: Comedian, Mike Travers, “I Love You Pittsburgh!” SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda is all about family. In fact, Rohrich wants you to test drive the ultimate family vehicle; the Odyssey, with a Black Friday contest! Let the jagoffs and Rohrich drive you to your shopping destination while you prepare for the holiday season. After all isn't that what family is all about? Rohrich treats you like family, wants you to drive their ultimate family car, and shop for the whole family on Black Friday. Check out YaJagoff.com for details and as always visit www.rohrich.com for all of your vehicle needs. Question of the Day: Holiday-inspired rapid-fire questions from Rachael and John. What was on the blog: Nov.18 How in the He** Does This Even Happen? Nov. 20 A Jagoff's Tale of a Bronx Tale Nov. 21New Video: CharitableShareItAble-Sprezzatura Coming Up: Nov. 29-Rohrich Ride Kinda Black Friday/www.yajagoff.com for details Dec. 3-Karaoke in Market Square   4: 11 Karyn Lo Travel blogger of Sand and Snow and Everywhere in Between talks about her fave place in Florida, and it is not Disney, though she dishes on Disney tips since she visits three times a year! What made her holiday visit wish list in the ‘Burgh?   16:39 Nadyli Nuñez: Executive Director of Ascender Nadyli Nuñez brings the Harlem charm and hustle for all entrepreneurial prospects in the Pittsburgh area. Find out how Ascender is changing innovation in the Burgh landscape including bowties?! 36:25 Wookie: Listen to Wookie from Y108Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. but revel in the jagoff rapid-fire holiday questions. From spousal arguments in colored lights to bourbon trumping wine, Wookie belongs on the island of misfit toys with his out-of-the-toy-box answers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Playwright Morgan Gertler and actor Mike Travers discuss their new play The Interview with Jeffrey.

What a fun chance to spend an hour with both local music comedian Mike Travers and his wife, Kendyll. The two of them talk about turning comedy shows into date nights, Mike's bathroom meeting with a Beatles hero, and some of their favorite travel destinations. 1-800-637-HOPE (4673) Garrett Titlebaum: It's Nice To See He's Working RSS

Episode five of the podcast features the hilarious Mike Travers where we talk about his improv work and career in Los Angeles -and a bit on Adam Sandler! Tune into the episode and let us know what you think. https://www.laenthusiast.com/episode-five-mike-travers/

Comic Slade Ham works his way up. A brand new installment of “I Thought it was Funny,” a new track from Mike Travers, and Fake News. DATES:Slade Ham is at The Joke Joint in Minneapolis April 10-12Mike Travers is at the Pittsburgh Improv April 9 LINKS:Head to our SoundCloud page for a selection of dumb bits.Visit HomeShirts.com for great vintage apparel. Warmer weather is coming (hopefully), so you’re going to need some new t-shirts.Check out some funny stuff over at Ross Rants. Think of it as a print version of PF’s Tape Recorder.Be sure to click over to Fangirl’s blog, CheckCheckHey! and her photo blog.Follow P.F. on Twitter @PF66 and like this podcast on Facebook.PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Dan and Logan’s new podcast Magic Potion is also available now in iTunes.Email our show here.By PF Wilson

Bil Dwyer is a real sport on this episode. Fangirl officially announces her new blog. Mike Travers’s song “I Love You Pittsburgh” has been made into a couple of promo clips for the local CBS affiliate there. There’s a Facebook page for it as well as a YouTube channel. DATES: Bil Dwyer is at the Acme Comedy Company Tuesday December 4 through Sunday December 8. LINKS: Fangirl’s new blog CheckCheckHey! is up and running. If you’re hankering for more “Dumb Bits,” check out our SoundCloud page. Follow P.F. on Twitter @PF66 and like this podcast on Facebook. PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. PLEASE HELP CALEB MEDLEY! Caleb, as you may know, is a stand-up comic, who was severely injured in the movie theater shootings back in July. You can donate to help pay his medical expenses here. Several victims of the tragedy have had their medical bills forgiven, but so far that does not appear to be the case for Caleb. Hey, be a pal and write a review on iTunes or here, or both. It really helps with rankings and such. Thanks for listening, and be sure to tell your friends, neighbors, your neighbor’s friends, and friends of people who used to be your neighbors, about us.

It’s "Mover" Scott from the Imagination Movers! Is Newt Gingrich done? His biggest backer Skypes us. There’s also Fake News, and an encore presentation of the Mike Travers song “I Love You Pittsburgh.” DATES: Imagination Movers start their 2012 North American Tour Tuesday April 10, in Buffalo, New York. Mike Travers is at the Diesel Club Lounge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Monday April 9 as part of Comedy Show Fundraiser for Team Nance! LINKS: Video for the Mike Travers song “I Love You Pittsburgh.” You can buy the track at CD Baby. Like the podcast on Facebook, follow P.F. on Twitter @PF66 PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. Don’t forget to give us a rating here and/or in iTunes, or both. It helps out a lot as far as rankings and so on. Thanks for listening, and be sure to refer a friend.

Ryan Singer checks in from the road. A whacky song parody, Fake News, and a brand new track from Mike Travers. DATES: Ryan Singer is at Go Bananas in Cincinnati April 5-8. He’ll be recording a new CD there. Geoff Tate is at the MOTR Pub in Cincinnati April 2-4 to record a CD and DVD, and at the Joke Joint in Minneapolis April 26-28. LINKS: Video for the Mike Travers song “I Love You Pittsburgh.” You can buy the track at CD Baby. Like the podcast on Facebook, follow P.F. on Twitter @PF66 PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. Don’t forget to give us a rating here and/or in iTunes, or both. It helps out a lot as far as rankings and so on. Thanks for listening, and be sure to refer a friend.

Neal Brennan is the big guest. Also, fun with the Family Research Council, a song by Andy hawk with Mike Travers, and as always Fake News. LINKS: Andy Hawk and Mike Travers The Champs with Neal Brennan, Moshe Kasher and DJ Douggpound podcast DATES: Neal Brennan is at Go Bananas in Cincinnati Thursday March 8 through Sunday March 11. Like the podcast on Facebook, follow P.F. on Twitter @PF66 Don’t forget to listen to P.F. talk defunct football leagues on Episode #100 of Jackie Kashian’s Podcast The Dork Forest. PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. Please give us a rating here, unless your from the Family Research Council, or anyone else we made fun of. Otherwise a nice review here, or in iTunes, or both, makes a difference and really helps the show. Thanks for listening!

Mark Challifoux AND Dave Waite interviewed? Yes sir. It’s a sort of homecoming with two Cincy comics now yuking it up in New York City. My Christmas present to you is you don’t have to suffer through some lame bit, but you do get Fake News! DATES: Dave Waite and friends (including Mark Challifoux) at Go Bananas December 21-23. Jim Leugers is at Cracker’s Comedy Club in Indianapolis December 20. Mike Travers is at the Improv in Pittsburgh December 23. Bill Crawfrord headlines. PF is at Muggbees Sports Café on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati. Tuesday December 27 for PF Trivia Live. PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. Rate the podcast below and/or in iTunes, if you’d be so kind. Thanks! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays all around. Probably taking next week off. See ya in 2012!

Auggie Smith is our guest. Texas governor Rick Perry hates gays AND wants to stop the non-existent War on Christmas. He has plenty of volunteers on talk radio. Mike Travers and Andy Hawk collaborate on a hilarious song. And, as always, Fake News. More links related to Episode 22: Comedian/actor Rich Pierrelouis National CHRISTMAS tree lighting ceremony. Beaumont, Texas news story. Ft. Worth, Texas news story. Jim Leugers is at Cracker’s Comedy Club in Indianapolis December 20. PF is at Muggbees Sports Café on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati. Tuesday December 13 for PF Trivia Live. PF’s Tape Recorder logo designed by Dan Koabel. Email the show here. Rate the podcast below and/or in iTunes, if you’d be so kind. Thanks! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays all around.

Lisa Landry is our guest! Jim Rome talks about NBA players in Europe, a song from Mike Travers and Fake News!   And don’t forget to leave a comment below, and on iTunes if you have a spare moment. Thanks!

Costaki Economopoulos, “The Biggest Name in Comedy,” is our guest. Plus fake news, Ohio Governor Kasich brings jobs to Ohio, sort of, and a song by Mike Travers!   And don’t forget to leave a comment below, and on iTunes if you have a spare moment. Thanks!