Welcome to the Teach For America World Languages Community. We believe that language learning is a pillar of 21st century education. We share the the belief as world languages teachers that engendering students with a deep appreciation of culture, a joy of communicating in another language, and an appreciation for their own language and culture will empower our students in the classroom and the global community.
Fall 2017 Course Modules
Making the Shift to Proficiency-Based Instruction
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Structuring a Lesson for World Language Classes
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Checking for Understanding
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Activating Parents as Educational Partners
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Spring 2018 Course ModulesThere will not be any spring modules for World Languages. Our Humanities teaching communities are stepping back the first two months of spring to prioritize time to learn and develop, as part of our efforts to bring the best virtual learning experiences to our users. In the second half of the spring, Nathan Lutz will be leading an effort to develop our vision for excellence in World Languages instruction, which will be crucial in our efforts to align and strengthen support for our corps members in world language placements. We encourage you to follow some of the many other world languages modules found below.
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Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 Course Modules
Target Language: Vehicle and Content of Instruction
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Goal Setting with Can Do Statements
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Providing Appropriate Feedback
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Differentiating Instruction in World Languages
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Designing Lessons to Have Functional Goals |
Teaching Grammar in Context |
Classroom Culture and Management for World Languages |
Using Authentic Resources |
Spring 2016 Course Modules
Presentational Mode: Developing Speaking and "Writing" Skills
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Interpersonal Mode: Developing Speaking and Listening Skills
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Keeping Culture Front and Center
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Fall 2015 Course Modules
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