Category: Fall 2022

  • Equitable Access to FLT

    Equitable Access to Language Classrooms for Students with Different Learning Abilities  Presented by: Megan Hinesley Go to Presenter Page Session Description Many students who have different learning abilities, IEPs (individualized educational plans) or 504s are deemed unable to learn a second language before even given the opportunity to step foot in a classroom.  This presentation

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  • Learn how to boost student motivation and engagement as well as meaningful reflection through the implementation of portfolios in the language classroom. Participants will leave this session with a clear understanding of the benefits of portfolio and how to implement them in their context. 

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  • IPAs in Japanese

    How to Implement Integrated Performance Assessment in Language Classrooms  Presented by: Noriyo Salzmann Fall 2022 Presenters Session Description In this session, Integrated Performance Assessment will be presented, which includes three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational. Each task connects to each of the others, and students receive feedback every time they complete each task. 

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  • Culturally Responsive FLT

    The Culturally and Historically Responsive and Relevant Language Classroom  Presented by: Teryn Henderson Go to Presenter Page Session Description Learners today need content that is relevant to their lives and the world around them; the language classroom is no exception. In this session, participants will have the chance to reimagine their lessons through a culturally

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  • I Am Your Host:  Welcoming Novice Japanese Learners into Genre-Based Writing  Presented by: Mia Donovan Go to Presenter Page Session Description In this presentation, the presenter will show how to implement genre-based writing in a foreign language class. The presentation will cover the definition of a genre, how genre-based writing is helpful in writing class, and

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  • What keeps you from using authentic texts? Strategies for teachers and learners to promote comprehension Presented by: Verónica Arriaga-Orts Go to Presenter Page Session Description Many factors prevent teachers from using authentic texts, since it is often intimidating for them.  In this session we will go over some of the reasons why teachers should use

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  • Designing Schoolwide Activitiesto Promote and Enrich Your Language Program Presented by: Laura López Go to Presenter Page Session Description How can teachers expand their language instruction to move beyond classroom walls, and why is it essential to do so? Learn how to increase your program’s visibility and foster interculturality through events that take students’ learning

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  • About the Presenter Contact [email protected] Megan Hinesley has been teaching Spanish for several years and now leads children’s programs for her church. She lives in northern California. Click to go to Session page

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