Megan King - Learning is THE World Language
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5:05 – the meaning of engagement, with an emphasis on relationships
6:30 – engagement, challenge, reflection, and learning
7:35 – initial awareness of the concept of working on the work
8:25 – theory, practical application, and context for a student-centric approach
9:40 – a book is borne out of a passion for teaching
10:55 – sharing content on the internet is easy but taking it to the next level takes effort
12:35 – what it means to be a teacher leader
13:10 – leadership cultivates an environment that models for learners how to maximize learning’s benefits
14:25 – technology increases connections and provides a platform for interaction with many others
15:10 – it’s important to convey to students the value of what they are learning
16:10 – learning world languages can have an impact beyond the classroom
16:45 – literacy’s broad significance
17:55 – colonialism’s intersection with language and identities
18:30 – “Who are we?” and “Where do we come from?” are sometimes answered inside a study of world languages
20:30 – design qualities – the most important ones are those that appeal to the learners and draw them into the work
21:20 – novelty and variety – a great idea, when properly leveraged
24:20 – young people, to be successful, need to understand that their voices matter
25:25 – students need to realize the consequences and impacts of their decisions
26:45 – teachers need to be intentional about creating a classroom where every student is heard and valued
27:50 – ensuring that student talents and interests have a platform in the classroom
30:00 – the organization of the book is intended to provide a spectrum of support from Why? to What can I do tomorrow? And
30:45 – Mr. Bob Pollock, Lakeside High School, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia – storytelling as a teaching tool
32:30 – the importance of the backstory and highlighting connections that are sometimes missing in some educational materials
33:20 – the call to action – make sure that student voice and student empowerment are part of each student’s school experience
35:00 – read the book, use the book, one bite at a time, and it will make a difference in your teaching
Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency
Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats
Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.
Professional Association of Georgia Educators
United States
