Welcome to StarTalk at University of Florida 2013!

EDG 6931Dr. Robbie Ergle

Please make a Name Tent. Choose paper and fold in half. Write preferred name in large letters on one

side. On the inside, draw a picture of something

you enjoy doing, your family, or a place you enjoy.

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Who are StarTalk Teachers?

Meet your classmates!

1. 1. Name- Class will say, “Hello, ________!”2. 2. Describe Teaching Experience3. 3. Why are you in StarTalk this summer?4. 4. Explain the picture inside your name

tent.

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Essential QuestionsLearning Goals

EQs:

What are the 5 C’s of Foreign Language Learning?

What Are the StarTalk Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning?

Why do Teachers use Drama and Movement in their lessons?

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The Learner Centered Classroom:

Students talking, responding, and “teaching” each other.

Whole Brain Teaching or Power Teaching:http://youtu.be/JJw9mzCtWbk

Refocus- I will use “class, class” What will you use in your WL classroom?

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The 5 C’s of Foreign Language Teaching

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The 5 C’s of Foreign Language Teaching

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1. Each group will decide on a motion to represent their “C”

2. The group will explain the Standard to the class.

3. The group will give several example activities that a teacher could use to incorporate this standard.

What does a StarTalk Classroom Look Like?Principles for Effective Teaching

1. 1. Remember the best teachers you ever had. What were some qualities? Teaching strategies?

2. 2. Remember the worst teachers you ever had. What were the qualities? Teaching strategies?

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5 Words to Describe You Activity

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Principles for Effective Teaching as defined by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning.2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.5. Teachers are members of learning communities.

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StarTalk Principles for Effective Teaching

1. Standard-Based and Thematic Curriculum2. Learner Centered Classroom3. Using the Target Language and Comprehensible Language4. Integrate Culture, Content and Language5. Use Appropriate Materials6. Conduct Performance-Based Assessment

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StarTalk Principles for Effective TeachingListen to Rebecca as she talks about her journey as a world language teacher and also echoes what we have talked about today in class.(10 minutes)

https://media.startalk.umd.edu/workshops/2009/Rutgers/video_3.php

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Why do Teachers use Drama and Music Activities in their lessons?Connects Cognitive and Emotions in

brainFresh insights and personal perspectives are gainedEnables students to take more risksActive participation/student centeredActively negotiate meaning of languageSpontaneousAuthentic- language more like “real life”

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Class Review

Review EQs: What are the 5C’s? What Are the StarTalk Principles for

Effective Teaching and Learning? Why do teachers use Drama in their

lessons?

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Using Song and Movement to Teach Language

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M55R32lQvLg&feature=share&list=ECB532F4C0AEFCEC20Super Simple Song of Opposites (teaching English)

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