What's trending in language learning for California’s ACTFL Teachers of the Year and SWCOLT Finalists? Come participate in an interactive session where the TOYs will discuss topics of personal interest related to language learning with small groups, giving you the opportunity to visit several stations during the session. Leave with new ideas for instruction, advocacy, and professional engagement.
Prog. Specialist - Inst. Tech & World Lang., San Juan Unified School
Passionate about planning for learning rather than for teaching, Nicole taught French to grades 3 through 12, including AP French Language for more than 24 years before transitioning to her current role as the Program Specialist for World Languages and Instructional Technology K-12... Read More →
How can we build global competencies while fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in language classrooms? Discover practical strategies using the Global Competence Framework to design meaningful, student-centered lessons. Leave with actionable ideas to engage students and connect language learning to real-world contexts
Iman Arabi-Katbi Hashem, MADirector, Loyola Marymount World Language Project (LMWLP)Director, Southern CA Arabic Teacher Council (SCATC)Arabic Language Instructor, CSULBIndependent ConsultantIman Arabi-Katbi Hashem is the 2019 California World Language Teacher of the Year and the... Read More →
Empower language teachers with effective strategies for boosting student reading comprehension. This session covers pre-reading, reading, and post-reading techniques to activate prior knowledge, set reading purposes, and encourage reflection. Gain practical tools to help students become confident, skilled second-language readers.
Why do some students benefit from teacher feedback on written texts for learning, while others do not? This session will introduce the concept of feedback literacy to explore the multifaceted nature of students’ responses to feedback. Participants will discuss and share strategies to enhance student learning through written feedback.
