assessment – we teach languages

July 5, 2019August 16, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 23 (rerun): Performance Assessment, Can Dos, and ACTFL resources with Paul Sandrock

In the month of July, we are re-running some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast. In this rerun of episode 23, Stacey asks Paul Sandrock, Director of Education at ACTFL, about performance assessment. Why should teachers use performance assessment, how does it work, and what resources does ACTFL have to help?

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/07/05/23-rerun-with-paul-sandrock/

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April 5, 2019May 2, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 98: OPI, the Proficiency Levels, and Expectations for Student Performance with Ellen Toubman and Ryan Rockaitis

In ep 98, Ellen Toubman and Ryan Rockaitis discuss the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and ACTFL proficiency guidelines. For teachers who want to know more about how to use the proficiency levels to design instruction that moves students along the proficiency path, this episode is full of big ideas and practical examples you can apply to your own classroom.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/04/05/ep-98-with-ellen-toubman-ryan-rockaitis

February 22, 2019February 26, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 93: Teaching for Proficiency with Kara Parker and Megan Smith

Rebecca Blouwolff interviews the Creative Language Class masterminds, Kara Parker and Megan Smith. Rebecca asks Kara and Megan about trends among teachers trying to move towards proficiency, about how to get a diverse department on the same page, and why you might want to get feedback on your teaching among other topics!

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/02/22/ep-93-with-kara-parker-and-megan-smith

February 15, 2019February 14, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 92: Meta-Reflection, Assessment, and ePortfolios with Elena Mangione-Lora

Stacey interviews Elena Mangione-Lora from the University of Notre Dame about her work using meta-reflection and ePortfolios as a final assessment. Elena discusses why and how she made the transition to portfolio assessment. She also shares some of the scholarship she consulted and the data she collected during implementation.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/02/15/ep-92-with-elena-mangione-lora

December 14, 2018December 13, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 83: Resources and Research on Teaching Heritage Learners with Maria Carreira

Stacey interviews Dr. Maria Carreira about teaching heritage language learners. Maria shares a few of the resources available through the National Heritage Language Resource Center and talks about some of the ways teachers can implement research-based practices with heritage language learners. The topics Maria discusses include project-based learning, differentiated instruction, program design, assessment, placement, identity and more related to heritage learners.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/12/14/ep-83-with-maria-carreira/

August 10, 2018November 15, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 65: Preparing Students for Tests with Savas Savides and Dongbing Zhang

In ep 65, Stacey brings in several guests to discuss preparing students to take those big, standardized tests that students around the world take to certify their language ability, a practice that comes with some benefits but also some challenges. We will revisit some previous episodes, and hear from two guests that are new to the podcast, Savas Savides, an educational consultant in Greece, and Dongbing Zhang, a PhD student in Australia who has also taught English in China.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/08/10/ep-65-with-savas-savides-and-dongbing-zhang

January 5, 2018January 6, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 34: Assessments, Affect, and Proficiency Goals with Raul Rosales

In ep 34, Danielle Dorvil interviews Professor Raul Rosales Herrera, Associate Professor of Spanish at Drew University. Raul discusses his perspective on excellent language teaching and the goals he and his institution have set for students.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/01/05/ep-34-with-raul-rosales

October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 25: Responding to a Listener Comment on Tests

In ep 25, Stacey responds to a comment from a listener about whether tests have any place in the language classroom. Stacey recalls some previous interviews in which tests were discussed, and gives two examples of how tests might be applied effectively to help students interpret and retrieve language.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2017/10/27/ep-25-listener-comment-on-tests

October 13, 2017August 16, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 23: Performance Assessment, Can Dos, and ACTFL resources with Paul Sandrock

In ep 23, Stacey asks Paul Sandrock, Director of Education at ACTFL, about performance assessment. Why should teachers use performance assessment, how does it work, and what resources does ACTFL have to help?

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2017/10/13/episode-23-performance-assessment-with-paul-sandrock