Episode 105: Comprehensible-Based Teaching From Elementary to High School: Three Teachers and Three Perspectives

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Have you ever wondered how comprehensible input-based teaching varies across different educational levels? How does it look in an elementary school compared to middle and high school? Today’s episode has the answers!

In this episode, we will explore how comprehensible input-based teaching looks at different educational levels, the similarities, and also the differences.

Joining us today are Tonya Kindberg, Kathy Perry, and Graciela Enceñat, who will share their experiences and insights about these differences and adjustments.

Main Highlights:

• Implementation and Challenges:
  • Tonya, Kathy, and Graciela discuss how they have implemented CI strategies in their classrooms and the unique challenges they faced at each educational level.
• Impactful Moments:
  • Personal stories from each guest highlighting moments when they realized CI was making a significant impact on their students' language acquisition.
• Practical Ideas:
  • From TPR to scaffolding output, you’ll discover what these activities look like when you’re teaching a 3rd grader or when you’re teaching an AP class.
• Key Advice for New CI Teachers:
  • Our guests provide actionable advice for teachers who are new to comprehensible input methods, encouraging them to explore CI and consider joining the academy.

Resources and Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Growing With Proficiency Academy: Link to Academy
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• Growing With Proficiency TPT Store
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