Gaslight
Humor Doesn’t Always Work
Not Being Intentional
Some Things Don’t Work In YOUR Context
Thinking Expected Behaviors Are Obvious

Gatekeep - Kei Tsukamaki, ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year 2025
Dog Training Teaches Us About Classroom Environments
The ABCs
Taking Time for Reflection
Prioritizing Relationships and Routines

Girlboss
Understanding Students’ Responses to Questions
Hallway Conversations That Honor Student Agency
Values

References

Arise by Elena Aguilar
Fenzi Food For Thought - “Force Free Beyond Training” (dog training podcast about R+ as a way of life)
Cog-Dog Radio (a dog training podcast Kei recommends)
“Plenty in Life is Free” by Kathy Sdao, a book by a former US Navy dolphin trainer

Dog Training Instagram Accounts Kei Recommends:
R+ Dogs
Tails of Connection
Rachel Laurie Harris

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Gaslight
Gradebook Categories
What is included in a grade?
Assessments

Gatekeep - Student Perceptions on Standards-Based Grading in the World Language Classroom by our own Bryan Smith!
History of SBG
SBG in Bryan’s Classes
What Kids Like, and What They Don’t

Girlboss
Clarity, Rubrics, Consistency
Helping Get Classwork and Homework Done
Change One Thing at a Time!

References
Webinar for Tumbao Bilingual Books’ newest book - We Celebrate Juneteenth Unidos - hosted by AC Quintero

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Gaslight
Differences Between Language Standards and Other Content Areas

Setting Expectations from a Textbook

Proficiency vs. Performance

Hours of Instruction

Gatekeep
What proficiency levels do K-16 world language learners achieve? (van Gorp and Coss)

Document about AP and ACTFL Proficiency Levels

Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Girl

What Does Self-Assessment Look Like?

Girlboss

Course-End Expectations

Proficiency-Based Instruction, TL Usage, Motivation

Get Yourself Some Training!

References

Dr. Terry Waltz’ Super 7 Verbs

The Motivated Classroom Podcast by Dr. Liam Printer

Avant ADVANCE Training (featuring a testimonial from one Ben Fisher-Rodriguez)

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Gaslight
“Do you understand?”
Nobody Wants to Tell You They Don’t Get It
Adapting/Preparing Questions
Cold Calling
Ask Lots of Questions!
Creating a Classroom Culture of Error and Learning

Gatekeep - Checking for Understanding by Peps McCrea (at Evidence Snacks)
Validity and Efficiency
Loaded assumptions, skewed sampling, whole class questioning

Girlboss
Nearpod / Peardeck
Four Corners
Plickers
Choral Responses
Hand Signals for Question Types
Challenge Questions
Considerations for CFUs in Language Classes

References

Novels and Resources by AC Quintero

AnneMarie Chase - Magic Cards

Common Ground

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Gaslight
Not Moderating Rate of Speech
Establishing Meaning
Out of Bounds
“How do you say…?”
Planning for Comprehensibility
Use of #authres

Gatekeep - "How does lexical coverage affect the processing of L2 texts?" by Ana Pellicer-Sánchez, Stuart Webb, Andi Wang (Applied Linguistics)
“How easy is easy?”
Reading Speed and Motivation #saccade
Neurodiversity and Reading

Girlboss
Park and Pause
Using Frequency Dictionaries
Write and Discuss


References

Novels and Resources by AC Quintero

Conversations about Language Teaching

Dr. Terry Waltz

Presentation by Marcos Benevides: “Extensive Reading: How easy is easy?”

Bill’s Thematic Picture Dictionary for Food (Spanish)

Blog Post by Handsome Bald Man about Write and Discuss

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Gaslight
Management of Student Ideas
Dealing with Inappropriate Responses
True Interpersonal Communication
What do we hope to get out of this?
Sharing the Purpose of the Activities

Gatekeep - "Positive emotions and intrinsic motivation: A self-determination theory perspective on using co-created stories in the language acquisition classroom" - Liam Printer (Language Teaching Research)

Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness
Motivated Students = Motivated Teachers
Get Training! Get Support!
What Personality Does Co-Creation Require?

Girlboss
Structuring Student Responses
Using Technology to Facilitate
Tips and Tricks for Co-Created Content

References

Novels and Resources by AC Quintero - Spine-Tingling Tales Bundle!

The Motivated Classroom Podcast

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Gaslight: When have observations not been ideal?
Gatekeep: Bernhard, R., McDermott, T., Hasenhüttl, C., Burn, K., & Sammons, P. (2024). A focus on quality of teaching in schools increases students’ progress of attainment. Evidence from English secondary schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.2024.2398601
Girlboss: Peer observation and coaching.

Other references:
Jon Cowart "Rigor": https://joncowartteaching.com/2019/07/22/stop-using-the-word-rigor-say-this-instead/ '

Quiz Quiz Trade

Bryce Hedstrom - Administrator Checklist

Pineapple Chart (Cult of Pedagogy)

Laurie Clacq - Hearts for Teaching

Comprehensible Classroom - Peer Observation

TELL Project

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In this episode of 'SLA: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone', the hosts discuss the challenges and successes they've experienced in teaching over the current school year. Amidst the pressures of 'Devolson' and the search for suitable teaching materials, the discussion pivots from a planned talk on cognitive load theory to a candid check-in. The hosts share personal anecdotes about adjusting teaching strategies, student engagement, classroom dynamics, grading policies, and dual coding methods. They address the balance between imposing language structure and encouraging the natural flow of learning, while also reflecting on student motivation and participation. Emphasizing flexibility, the episode explores various pedagogical approaches, showcasing how teachers adapt to the ever-evolving classroom environment. The episode wraps with successes, including enrichment through extensive reading resources and program growth, inspired by student-centered learning and inclusivity.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:00 Checking In: School Year So Far
01:58 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Strategies
04:34 Student Engagement and Participation
09:07 Challenges and Adjustments
12:23 Effective Teaching Techniques
27:59 Cognitive Load Theory and Language Learning
38:23 Success Stories and Program Growth
40:51 Conference Announcements and Closing Remarks

References:

Carrie Toth Discussion Rubric

Ben Tinsley - 10 Minute Drill

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