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I think any discussion of "best practices" needs to include practices that meet the needs of students with learning disabilities who often struggle with foreign language learning. I did a workshop on this at the Philadelphia ACTFL conference in November and regularly do presentations and workshops across the nation. I have also written a book called "Foreign Languages for Everyone" which explains how to make our teaching practices more multisensory, more metacognitive (i.e. having students reflect on how they learn best), more structured (giving at-risk students the parameters they need to succeed), and a number of other "best practices." I will also be teaching a graduate class on this topic at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI from July 22-26, 2013. Students with learning disabilities CAN learn foreign languages, they just need a pedagogical approach that suits their learning needs. Please feel free to contact me for more information on any of these things. ------------------------------------------- Irene Brouwer Konyndyk -------------------------------------------
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2013 08:13
From: Scott Kissau
Subject: Best Practices
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Scott Kissau
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In an article I have coming out in the next issue of Foreign Language Annals I share the results of a study that investigates the beliefs and behaviors associated with effective foreign language teaching. It might have some pertinent information for you on best practices.
Scott
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Sent: 01-19-2013 07:14
From: Tatiana Johanning
Subject: Best Practices
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Tatiana Johanning Klein
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1- Students re tell stories in order to learn vocabulary and grammar in context. They practice them in different ways: reading, summaries, sharing their versions with teacher for feedback, re telling as a class, telling them to different classmates, recording it with audacity, some like to create songs, and finally they have mini oral exams every two weeks.
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