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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
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Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Episode 47: The Five E Model: Curiosity and Autonomy in the Word Language Class with Chelsea Lawrence
Ever come across the 5 E Model? It's a strategy that initially found its roots in science classes. But guess what? In this episode, Chelsea Lawrence shares with us how she's tweaked and fine-tuned it to fit right into her Spanish class.
So, what exactly do those E's stand for? Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate – they're like the building blocks of this method. It's all about getting students curious, digging deeper, laying out explanations, expanding on concepts, and then giving everything a solid evaluation.
The beauty of it? Flexibility. You're not on the hook to use all the components. Pick and choose what works for your teaching style and your students' vibe. It's like a toolbox for you to play with. 🛠️📚
Ready? Click and listen now.
Meet Chelsea Lawrence: Chelsea Lawrence is a Spanish teacher at UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama. She is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi with a B.A. in Spanish and a M.A. in the Teaching of Languages. In her Upper School Intermediate Spanish courses, she focuses on topics of Central America and the Caribbean with the greatest interest in Guatemala, Panamá, and Cuba. Chelsea enjoys presenting the innovative teaching strategies that she has found to be successful for the World Language Classroom at the state, regional and national levels. Outside the classroom, you can find her with a good cup of coffee, working in the garden, or spending time with family!
5E Model: https://lesley.edu/article/empowering-students-the-5e-model-explained
Question Formulation Technique (QFT) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04cHyeUVuKg
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