The MCIU Learns podcast is where education leaders, innovators, and experts share insights and best practices to elevate learning and empower schools. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, presenters, and program directors from Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) and beyond. Whether we’re discussing cutting-edge programs, professional development strategies, or the latest trends in education, our goal is to inspire and build capacity in educators, ...
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If you’re learning English and have difficulty discovering intermediate-level content that is consistently interesting and also made for English learners, English, please is for you! Get ready to boost your English listening skills with episodes lasting less than 10 minutes—enough time to dig into a subject, but short enough to add to your regular routine. Each episode is designed to enhance your English language journey. I’ll provide you with clear, intermediate-level English that’s just ri ...
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Short podcasts for Pre-Intermediate learners
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Listen is as we broadcast IMS updates and instructional technology strategies and environments via the IMS at Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13.
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We're Dan & Mari and we've been teaching English for more than 10 years. We see the English language as a bridge that connects us with the world. We created this podcast to help you, English learner, learn this beautiful language. Are you ready? For more English tips, follow us on Instagram @english.unite
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This podcast was developed as part of an elementary-level Clark County School District Teaching American History Grant. The three-year grant will fund six modules per year with each module focusing on a different era of American history and a different pedagogical theme. This podcast focuses on the the Exploration: From Lewis and Clark to the Gold Rush and Children's Literature. Participants in the grant are third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers in Clark County (the greater Las Vegas area) ...
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Where world language teachers gather to transition to proficiency oriented instruction through comprehensible input. All through practical, real-life, teacher-friendly ideas that make teaching language more joyful! Hosted by Devon of La Libre Language Learning.
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Revolutionizing Math Education: Embracing Integrated Mathematics in Montgomery County
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In this episode, we explore the integrated mathematics approach in school curricula. Join us alongside our distinguished guests, Dr. Jason Lilly from Lower Merion School District and Mr. Ed Merk from Colonial School District, as they share their pioneering efforts in blending algebra, geometry, and statistics into a seamless learning journey. Disco…
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Episode 28: Halloween in the United States
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 28: Halloween in the United States Brought to the United States by immigrants in the 19th century, Halloween is a huge holiday in the U.S., with p…
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Unraveling the Intersection of Speech Pathology and Behavior Analysis with Dr. Barbara Esch
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Dr. Barbara Esch, a trailblazer in the fields of speech pathology and behavior analysis, joins us to unravel her unique journey to becoming a distinguished expert in her field. Our discussion delves into the synergy between speech pathology and behavior analysis, highlighting her contributions alongside pioneers like Dr. Richard Sheffelbush and ins…
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#23 - What Should I Teach In Levels 1 & 2? Units and Skills
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Send us a text Ever wondered: am I teaching the right things? How do I know that my units are getting the job done? This episode mini-series on unit and skills to include in each level was inspired by a common question from the Practical Proficiency Network membership. Here, we'll dive into years 1 & 2 of your world language program. DOWNLOAD THE P…
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#22 - What Level is My Student? Intermediate Low - ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
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Send us a text Intermediate Low is the most misunderstood proficiency level. Let's dive in with a teacher-friendly description of what your intermediate lows can actually do with language. We'll also talk about how to adapt your curriculum to better serve your novice highs to transition into intermediate low. The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines fo…
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Episode 27: The United Nations Headquarters in New York City
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 27: The United Nations Headquarters in New York City The United Nations Headquarters in New York City is an important location where leaders from …
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A Journey of Healing: Building Communities to Support Youth Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention
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What does it take to build a supportive community that genuinely prioritizes mental wellness and suicide prevention among its youth? Join us as Todd and Nancy Solomon share the heartbreaking story of losing their son, Craig, to suicide and their mission to prevent other families from experiencing the same tragedy. Listen as we highlight how student…
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Episode 26: Reading to Improve Your English
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 26: Reading to Improve Your English There are many strategies for intermediate English learners to improve. Reading is one strategy, and I'm going…
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Mastering Math Retention and Comprehension with Dr. Paul Riccomini
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Join the MCIU on October 30th, December 4th, and December 5th as we unlock the keys to effective math education and retention with insights from Dr. Paul Riccomini, a leading expert in high-intensive education techniques. Discover how understanding cognitive processes—specifically the front end and back end of learning—can revolutionize your teachi…
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Episode 25: Labor Day in the United States
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 25: Labor Day in the United States The Labor Day holiday is approaching in the United States. It's a holiday that has a couple of different meanin…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 24: The High Line in NYC The High Line is a beautiful park in New York City that locals and tourists alike enjoy throughout the year. It’s not an …
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#21 - Teacher Longevity and Maintaining Joy with Kia London | Meet the Speaker Series
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Send us a text The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Kia D. London to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on teacher longevity and maintaining joy, especially as an introverted middle school teacher transitioning to high school. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalibrelang…
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#20 - Beating Teacher Burnout with Clarity and Confidence | Pav of Fle avec Mme D| Meet the Speaker Series
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Send us a text The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Pav of Fle avec Mme D to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on beating teacher burnout through her journey of having no designated prep time since covid hit her classroom. Sign up for this free conference July 29-31 here: https://lalibrelanguag…
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#19 - Identity Self-Exploration with Students, Representation, and Social Justice with Middle Schoolers with Allison Perryman | Meet the Speaker Series Practical & Comprehensible
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Send us a text The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Allison Perryman of The Cultural Classroom to hear more about her awesome presentation and focus on social justice, representation, and identity self-exploration through culture in her Spanish class. @theculturalclassroom Sign up for this free conference July …
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 23: Summer in NYC Summer in NYC can be the best time of the year, although the heat makes things a bit difficult. I’ll tell you about life in NYC …
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#18 - Using Research-Based Social Justice Units and Teaching Techniques with Timothy Chávez | Meet the Speaker Series Practical & Comprehensible
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Send us a text Practical and Comprehensible is the premiere conference event each year for proficiency-oriented world language teachers! This year, come meet the speakers on the Practical Proficiency Podcast to get a sneak peek and bonus content from the presenters! Meet Timothy Chávez, who is presenting this year on thematic units with social just…
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Partnering to Foster Belonging and Inclusivity Across Montgomery County Libraries
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Discover how Montgomery County libraries and the MCIU are championing inclusivity, universal design, and a sense of belonging. Learn about innovative programs and partnerships that are transforming libraries into welcoming spaces for all community members.Bởi MCIU Learns - The Office of Professional Learning
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#17 - Using Art in World Language | Practical & Comprehensible Meet the Presenter: Courtney of Llearning Llama
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Send us a text The Practical & Comprehensible conference is back for 2024! Meet presenter Courtney Bonino of Llearning Llama to hear more about her awesome presentation: ARTful Lesson Planning! Her presentation this year is all about how to use Art in your Spanish classes and world language classes at large. Sign up for this free conference July 29…
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Episode 22: Independence Day in the United States
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 22: Independence Day in the United States As Independence Day, or July 4th, approaches in the U.S., I'll talk about the history of this holiday, a…
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Episode 21: Juneteenth in the United States
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 21: Juneteenth in the United States An important holiday in the United States that you might not know much about is Juneteenth. In this episode yo…
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Literacy and Students with Complex Needs: The Dos and Don'ts
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Fresh off her return from an amazing conference, we sit down with Julie Ortlieb to explore her learning around the essential strategies for addressing literacy among students with complex needs. Julie shares her expertise on what works and what doesn't in the complex needs classroom, offering practical tips for educators. Visit our MCIU Learning Ne…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 20: Route 66 Driving from Chicago to California, Route 66 was the "Main Street" of the USA and offered more than just a route— it captured the fre…
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#16 - Novice High | What Level is My Student?
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Send us a text This one is for novice high - the level you'll spend the most time with in your career! Listen to get in-depth examples for exactly what novice highs can do with language, in teacher-friendly language of course! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher Toolkit Get the Free Roadmap to Proficiency Website TPT Instagram Youtub…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 19: New York City in the 1970s In the 1970s, New York City was filled with crime and economic problems. In spite of this, there were important dev…
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#15 - Novice Mid: What Levels Are My Students? ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
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Send us a text We're continuing this series on the new 2024 ACTFL guidelines. This answers a common question I get - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Mid actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Let's connect: Get t…
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#14 - What Level is My Student? Novice Low - ACTFL Levels Deep Dive
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Send us a text The new ACTFL Proficiency guidelines for 2024 are HERE! Our new series comes from a common listener question - what level should my students be in and how do I know that? Let's talk about what Novice Low actually looks like and what it means for your world language program. Check the ACTFL 2024 Proficiency Guidelines here Let's conne…
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Episode 18: Grand Central Terminal in New York City
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 18: Grand Central Terminal in New York City If you've visited New York City, it's possible you arrived at Grand Central Terminal. Or, maybe you to…
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Empathy in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Understanding
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In this episode, we explore the impact of empathy in classroom management with MCIU Project Consultant, Marisa Crapella. Learn how empathy can help manage challenging behaviors, build strong connections with students, and create a more inclusive learning environment! Read Marisa's Blog Posts on the MCIU Learning Network: 5 Effective Ways to Create …
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#13 - Element 10: Culture | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text It's here, the one we world language teachers have been waiting for - culture lessons! However, culture is complex. Our solution to exposing students to widely diverse cultures should be equally complex and thoughtful. Here's some practical ideas to get you started. Find the mentioned free French Units for back to school here Let's c…
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#12 - Element 9: Proficiency-Oriented Assessments | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text Hey hey hey, it's assessment day! This could be a giant deep dive. Today, we're focusing on how to switch mindsets from our assessments being an occasional to a REGULAR and CRUCIAL piece of the proficiency-oriented classroom. They help your students as much as they help inform you! Let's connect: Get the Free World Language Teacher T…
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Episode 17: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 2)
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 2) In this episode of English, please you will hear the second part of a series of great tips for…
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#11 - Element 8: 60% Input | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text Today's element - input! This is a proficiency teacher favorite. We always talk about how important it is, but that doesn't always mean that YOU need to be the source. Go to Blog Post of the 10 Elements of Proficiency Oriented World Language Instruction (contains image printout) Take action - pick 1 element from today's episode and s…
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Explore the innovative world of Ludia, your AI-powered partner in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Created to serve as a foundational tool and scaffold, Ludia assists in cultivating a UDL mindset and acts as a collaborative thought partner in intentionally designing educational experiences to minimize barriers. Join us as we delve into discussi…
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Episode 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 1)
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 16: Tips for Intermediate English Learners (Part 1) In this episode of English, please you will hear some great tips for intermediate English lear…
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#10 - Element 7: Inclusive and Community Oriented Spaces | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss a list of the people I enjoy learning from to further my journey into equity-driven education. These are the trusted speakers, writers, and teachers to follow and keep in your feed! Head here to the accompanying blog post for the list of DEI speakers and leaders in the world language space. Let's connect: …
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Episode 15: New York City Neighborhoods in Manhattan
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 15: New York City Neighborhoods in Manhattan New York City is a huge city with many neighborhoods. In this episode of English, please you will hea…
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#9 - Element 6: Conduit for Conversation | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text Today's element - the class! Everything should be a conduit for conversation in world language. So where does that leave teachers? As the party host, of course! Go to Blog Post of the 10 Elements of Proficiency Oriented World Language Instruction (contains image printout) Take action - pick 1 element from today's episode and see wher…
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#8 - Allison Wienhold of Mis Clases Locas - Movies in World Language Class
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Send us a text Let's dive into how to use movies in your classroom! Allison of Mis Clases Locas is an expert in utilizing culture-rich movies as a source of input and cultural perspectives, especially for multiprep teachers. Connect with her below and be sure to join the conference in June!! Allison Wienhold of Mis Clases Locas has over a decade of…
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Episode 14: Myths and Reality in the American West
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 14: Myths and Reality in the American West Movies, television, and books are filled with myths and stereotypes about the American West. In this ep…
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#7 - Element 5: Output is Well-Timed and Meaningful | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text Today's element is all about the speaking and the signing: how to make sure we're doing the right speaking activities at the right time. Go to Blog Post of the 10 Elements of Proficiency Oriented World Language Instruction (contains image printout) Take action - pick 1 element from today's episode and see where you can make some tiny…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 13: The Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural wonders on Earth. In this episode of English, please you will hear about t…
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#6 - Element 4: 2-Way Communication | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text This is the essential world language teacher framework for each piece of your target language rich classroom based on proficiency practices. If you're into proficiency-oriented instruction, here's where to start. Today's element deep dive is on how to finally get interaction with your students through 2-way communication: rejoinders,…
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#5 - Element 3: Target Language Delivery System | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text This is the essential world language teacher framework for each piece of your target language rich classroom based on proficiency practices. If you're into proficiency-oriented instruction, here's where to start. Today's element deep dive is on the one we use the most in class: a target language delivery system. Learn one of the key …
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 12: The American West From the Great Plains to the Rockies, the American West was shaped by indigenous tribes, settlers, and immigrants. In this e…
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#3 - Element 1: Curriculum, Scope, and Sequence | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text Dive a little deeper into the #1 element - curriculum, scope, and sequence. This is the essential world language teacher framework for each piece of your target language rich classroom based on proficiency practices. If you're into proficiency-oriented instruction, here's where to start. Go to Blog Post of the 10 Elements of Proficie…
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#4 - Element 2: Real World Context | 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text This is the essential world language teacher framework for each piece of your target language rich classroom based on proficiency practices. If you're into proficiency-oriented instruction, here's where to start. Today's element deep dive is on real-world context. We teach one of the most useful skills in the world. Let's keep it tha…
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#2 - The 10 Elements of Proficiency-Oriented World Language Instruction
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Send us a text This is the essential world language teacher framework for each piece of your target language rich classroom based on proficiency practices. If you're into proficiency-oriented instruction, here's where to start. Go to Blog Post of the 10 Elements of Proficiency Oriented World Language Instruction (contains image printout) Today, we'…
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#1 - START HERE - What Practical Proficiency Means
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Send us a text This is my story of what proficiency-oriented instruction for world language teachers means to me. How I got started with comprehensible input, how much I loved it, messed up, and then learned there was a more practical approach to teaching language. New to the Practical Proficiency Podcast? Start here! Let's connect: Get the Free Wo…
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 11: The Empire State Building In this episode of English, please you will hear the remarkable story of the Empire State Building in clear, interme…
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Examples and Strategies for Designing Accessible Digital Content
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In this episode, join Cassie Brusch, Julie Ortlieb, and Brandon Langer as they delve deeper into the heart of accessibility in education, spotlighting innovative strategies and technologies that pave the way for inclusive learning environments. While the primary focus remains on ensuring every student has access to the resources and support they ne…
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