In this in-person episode from the CI Mitten conference, Dr. Diane Neubauer and AnneMarie Chase joined me to talk about the multifaceted concept of student engagement in the world language classroom.
We uncover and challenge traditional views of engagement, offering innovative strategies and real-life applications that will inspire and empower educators.
**Show Notes:**
What is engagement?
Innovative Strategies for Engagement:
Practical Ideas for the End of the Year:
Reflection:
This episode serves as a toolkit for educators aiming to enhance engagement in their classrooms through thoughtful, innovative, and practical strategies that resonate with both students and teachers alike.
Resources:
Dr. Diane Neubauer’s Podcast: Conversations about Language Teaching
Audio: https://conversationsaboutlanguage.buzzsprout.com/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsaboutLanguage
Hiver, P., Al-Hoorie, A. H., & Mercer, S. (2020). Student engagement in the language classroom. Multilingual Matters.
Jacknick, C. M. (2021). Multimodal participation and engagement: Social interaction in the classroom. Edinburgh University Press.
Neubauer, D. (2022). Chinese Language Instruction with Novice Learners: Target Language Topic Development, Engagement, and Comprehension in Online and Hybrid Classrooms. The University of Iowa.
More resources:
Teacher Guide: How to Shift to A Comprehensible and Communicative Teaching Approach
Free stories for Spanish teachers
Growing With Proficiency The Blog
Are you a Spanish teacher looking to have more clarity about Second Language Acquisition and boost engagement in your class? Join me in my free three-part video training, "From Research to the Classroom." In this exclusive series, you'll gain clarity on what second language acquisition really is, discover successful strategies for incorporating more comprehensible input and communication, and learn the framework I use to align my curriculum with these principles.
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In this in-person episode from the CI Mitten conference, Dr. Diane Neubauer and AnneMarie Chase joined me to talk about the multifaceted concept of student engagement in the world language classroom.
We uncover and challenge traditional views of engagement, offering innovative strategies and real-life applications that will inspire and empower educators.
**Show Notes:**
What is engagement?
Innovative Strategies for Engagement:
Practical Ideas for the End of the Year:
Reflection:
This episode serves as a toolkit for educators aiming to enhance engagement in their classrooms through thoughtful, innovative, and practical strategies that resonate with both students and teachers alike.
Resources:
Dr. Diane Neubauer’s Podcast: Conversations about Language Teaching
Audio: https://conversationsaboutlanguage.buzzsprout.com/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/@ConversationsaboutLanguage
Hiver, P., Al-Hoorie, A. H., & Mercer, S. (2020). Student engagement in the language classroom. Multilingual Matters.
Jacknick, C. M. (2021). Multimodal participation and engagement: Social interaction in the classroom. Edinburgh University Press.
Neubauer, D. (2022). Chinese Language Instruction with Novice Learners: Target Language Topic Development, Engagement, and Comprehension in Online and Hybrid Classrooms. The University of Iowa.
More resources:
Teacher Guide: How to Shift to A Comprehensible and Communicative Teaching Approach
Free stories for Spanish teachers
Growing With Proficiency The Blog
Are you a Spanish teacher looking to have more clarity about Second Language Acquisition and boost engagement in your class? Join me in my free three-part video training, "From Research to the Classroom." In this exclusive series, you'll gain clarity on what second language acquisition really is, discover successful strategies for incorporating more comprehensible input and communication, and learn the framework I use to align my curriculum with these principles.
Sign up today at