hitting the target language at all levels
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HITTING THE TARGET LANGUAGE AT ALL LEVELS
What are some challenges that you face in keeping your classroom in the Target Language 90% of the time?
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1.IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN THE TARGET LANGUAGE (TEACHER/STUDENT
INPUT/OUTPUT)
2. RECOGNIZE TOOLS FOR CLASSROOM TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES AND
HOLD LEARNERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION AND
PRODUCTION .
Session Goals
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STRATEGIES TO HELP KEEP YOU IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE
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WHY DO I NEED TO STAY IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE?Research and practice
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RESEARCH
Research has shown that the predominant use of the TL by both the teacher and students
in a language classroom benefits the language learner
and promotes second language.
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AMERICAN COUNCIL ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
“ACTFL therefore recommends that language educators and their students
use the target language as exclusively as possible (90% plus) at all levels of
instruction during instructional time and, when feasible, beyond the classroom.”
From ACTFL Position Paper: “Use of the Target Language in the Classroom,”
May 2010 Available at:
http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4368#targetlang
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WHY DON’T WE DO THAT MORE?
In groups discuss and create a “dirty dozen”
The goal is to use 90% the TL so…
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STRATEGIES
How do I keep my class at the 90%?
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ACTFL’S 8 SUGGESTIONS
1. Provide comprehensible input that is directed toward communicative goals;
2. Make meaning clear through body language, gestures, and visual support;
3. Conduct comprehension checks to ensure understanding;
4. Negotiate meaning with students and encourage negotiation among students;
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ACTFL’S 8 SUGGESTIONS
5. Elicit talk that increases in fluency, accuracy, and complexity over time;
6. Encourage self-expression and spontaneous use of language;
7. Teach students strategies for requesting clarification and assistance when faced with comprehension difficulties;
8. Offer feedback to assist and improve students’ ability to interact orally in the target language.
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My “10” Strategies
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#1
Believe it!…and believe that they can!
At level 4, at level 3, at level 2, at level 1…..
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SET GOALS
Help students set goals.
Stick to the goals.
Don’t give up!
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CHALLENGES
Differentiate difficulties for each level
Novice: Levels 1 and 2
Intermediate: Levels 3 and 4
Advanced:
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# 2
Be consistent.
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If you are using English, are you doing so for a particular reason?
Shortcut to Reading los sanfermines (1).lnk
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# 3
Involve your students as participants in the process. Make use of games, have a system in place to reinforce the use of the TL. Keep it fun!
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TIMER See how long (use a timer) the class
can keep talking only in the target language before someone starts to speak in English.
Create rewards
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CAPTURE THE FLAG-GAME
One flag per group. (flags -Spanish speaking countries).
Goal- keep the flag until the end of the week-that indicates that the group has used the TL.
Groups can loose their flags if they speak English.
When English is acceptable, show the United States flag.
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CLASSROOM SEATING ARRANGEMENT
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YOUR TURN……..
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#4
Contextualize your lessons
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Create a context through which the student would be able to understand the vocabulary.
Use authentic resources: keep instruction meaningful, and relevant.
Teach grammar in contextStory-based grammar instructionTPRS
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TPR AND TPRS
Assumptions
Pros
Cons
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#5
Plan your instructional
vocabulary-use pictures, gestures,
signs, etc.
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Try to simplify language.
Use cognates.
Repeat terminology on a regular basis. Always use the same classroom instructions.
Use visual aids or props.
Use text to support your spoken words.
Place posters with survival expressions.
Speak more slowly.
Don’t overload students with too much new information.
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#6
Remember the 3 C’s:
The TL you speak should be…
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1.Compelling:Should evoke interest, call
attention, or cause admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
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2. Contextualized
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3. Comprehensible
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COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT
Check for understanding:
YES or NO questions
Thumbs up or down
Simple questions – one word answers.
Using white boards
Teach common survival expressions:
repita por favor, tengo una pregunta, no
entiendo, etc
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Van Gogh’s Bedroom
Shortcut to Van Gogh's bedroom.lnk
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#7
Strive for “successful” versus “correct”
communication andprovide students with tools.
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STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING GRAMMAR IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE.
Use props and visuals.
Let students discover grammar
structure first within context,
then explain. Let the structure
support the context rather than
the context supporting the
context.
Use the “flipped” classroom”
strategy.
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DO’S AND DON’TS OF GRAMMAR CORRECTION
Do not interrupt learner in the middle of a sentence to correct grammar – it interferes with the conversation.
Do clear up errors that interfere with understanding.
Do repeat the word or phrase the way you would say it.
Do talk about common errors you have observed rather than singling any one student out.
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#8
Be a model for your students.
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Model for your students how to keep in the TL.Demonstrate self-correction and
thinking out loudTeach them how to keep you in the TL.
Speak in the TL with your colleagues every time you get a chance..
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#9
Accountability!
Forfeit system rubrics
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DAILY ACCOUNTABILITY
Check for understanding:
YES or NO questions
Thumbs up or down
Simple questions – one word answers.
Using white boards
Teach common survival expressions:
repita por favor, tengo una pregunta, no
entiendo, etc
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USE RUBRICS
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#10
Set routines.
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ROUTINES
Be consistent
Practice routines the first weeks of school.
Explain game steps, activities, so later you don’t have
to use English.
Teach classroom survival expressions the first days of
school and once they are taught, don’t use English for
those expressions.
Post classroom survival posters in your classroom and
on your students' desks.
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RECAP
1. Believe it!2. Be consistent3. Involve your students4. Contextualize your lessons5. Plan your instructional vocabulary6. Remember the 3 C’s7. Strive for “successful” versus “correct”
communication8. Be a model for your students9. Accountability10. Set routines
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Enjoy the journey!