SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone

Written by: Ben Fisher-Rodriguez Bill Langley Bryan Smith
  • Summary

  • Join Ben (he/him), Bryan (he/they), and Bill (he/him) as they Gaslight (reflect), Gatekeep (read research), and Girlboss (share successes) language teaching!

    © 2025 SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone
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Episodes
  • Ep. 12: SLAyyy Standards-Based Grading (feat. Bryan's Research!)
    Jan 27 2025

    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

    Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom.

    Email us at SLAyyyForEveryone@gmail.com

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 11 SLAyyy: Realistic Expectations
    Jan 13 2025

    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)


    Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom.

    Email us at SLAyyyForEveryone@gmail.com

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    51 mins
  • Ep. 10: SLAyyy Checking for Understanding
    Dec 3 2024

    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

    Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom.

    Email us at SLAyyyForEveryone@gmail.com

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    39 mins

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