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How well do you navigate change? Are you open to it? What do you need to reduce any resistance that you might have? How do you support colleagues through the process? In our ever-evolving world of language teaching and learning there are opportunities for change in our practice. But, is it easy? In this episode, I speak with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers, who are teachers and administrators in Massachusetts. They share some actionable insights and suggestions for approaching, understanding and eventually embracing change.

Topics in this Episode:

• common sources of resistance to change among world language teachers
• challenges teachers face when adapting their teaching methods
• How colleagues, school leaders and administrators can support teachers through transitions and address their concerns
• effective strategies in overcoming resistance and encouraging buy-in from teachers who are skeptical about changes
• practical steps colleagues, school leaders and administrators can take to start implementing changes
• Episode #9: Teaching Grammar as a Concept and in Context with Mike Travers
• Episode #60: Building & Leading a Proficiency-Based Department

Connect with Tim Eagan and Mike Travers:

• X/Twitter: @tjeag , @Travers_Tweets
• Blog: Diaries Of A Mad World Language Teacher

Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:

• wlclassrom.com
• X (aka Twitter): @wlclassroom
• Threads: @wlclassroom
• Instagram: @wlclassroom
• Facebook: /wlclassroom
• WLClassroom Facebook Group

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