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January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Transcripts & Bonus Content

Transcript of Episode 36 with Rich Madel

Transcript for episode 36 with Rich Madel

January 19, 2018January 24, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 36: A Departmental Shift to IPA-based Units with Rich Madel

In ep 36, Stacey asks Rich Madel, a secondary Spanish teacher and department chair in Pennsylvania, about how he and his colleagues moved from a textbook-based curriculum to IPA-based units that build on authentic resources using backward design.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/01/19/ep-36-with-rich-madel

We welcome feedback, resources, and diverse perspectives on this topic! To contribute to the conversation started here, leave us a voicemail or send a text message to (629)888-3398. Or you can follow us on Twitter @weteachlang or leave a comment at weteachlang.com.

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 https://weteachlang.com/2018/01/05/ep-34-with-raul-rosales

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 33: 2017 Year End Wrap Up

In ep 33, Stacey talks about how the podcast grew in 2017, some of the themes and highlights from the year, and how listeners can get involved as guests and contributors in 2018.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2017/12/22/ep-33-2017-year-end-wrap-up

October 13, 2017November 30, 2017 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 https://weteachlang.com/2017/10/13/episode-23-performance-assessment-with-paul-sandrock

September 1, 2017September 9, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 18: Technology, Performance, and a Proficiency-Oriented Curriculum with Catherine Ousselin

In episode 18, Stacey interviews Catherine Ousselin, a French teacher from Washington state who holds the distinction of being the 2017 Pacific NW Council for Languages Teacher of the Year. She is also a finalist for the ACTFL Teacher of the Year honor for 2018 and an avid technologist. Catherine discusses specific technologies and classroom practices that she employs in her classroom, including some specific examples of tasks and performance assessments that motivate students to develop proficiency in French.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2017/09/01/we-teach-languages-episode-18-technology-performance-and-a-proficiency-oriented-curriculum-with-catherine-ousselin

August 4, 2017December 5, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 14: Making the Transition to Authentic Resources and Proficiency with Lisa Shepard

In episode 14, Stacey talks with Lisa Shepard, a language teacher who, over the course of her 29-year teaching career, has successfully transitioned from verb conjugations and traditional tests to authentic resources and performance assessments. Lisa shares her own journey as well as practical advice for teachers interested in teaching for proficiency. For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2017/08/03/we-teach-languages-episode-14-making-the-transition-to-authentic-resources-and-proficiency-with-lisa-shepard

June 17, 2017July 28, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 9: Performance Assessment in a Fully Online College Spanish Course with Claire Knowles

In episode 9 of We Teach Languages, Stacey talks with Claire Knowles about teaching college Spanish in a fully online, asynchronous format. Claire tells us about how she uses performance assessments instead of tests to assess learning and how she elicits feedback and reflection from students in every unit. For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2017/06/17/we-teach-languages-episode-9-performance-assessment-in-a-fully-online-college-spanish-course We welcome feedback, resources, and diverse perspectives on this topic! To contribute to the conversation started here, leave us a voicemail or send a text message to (629)888-3398. Or you can follow us on Twitter @weteachlang or use this contact form to send us an email.