SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone7 Okt 2024

Ep. 06 SLAyyy Mid-Semester Check-In

In this episode of 'SLA: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone', the hosts discuss the challenges and successes they've experienced in teaching over the current school year. Amidst the pressures of 'Devolson' and the search for suitable teaching materials, the discussion pivots from a planned talk on cognitive load theory to a candid check-in. The hosts share personal anecdotes about adjusting teaching strategies, student engagement, classroom dynamics, grading policies, and dual coding methods. They address the balance between imposing language structure and encouraging the natural flow of learning, while also reflecting on student motivation and participation. Emphasizing flexibility, the episode explores various pedagogical approaches, showcasing how teachers adapt to the ever-evolving classroom environment. The episode wraps with successes, including enrichment through extensive reading resources and program growth, inspired by student-centered learning and inclusivity.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:00 Checking In: School Year So Far01:58 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Strategies04:34 Student Engagement and Participation09:07 Challenges and Adjustments12:23 Effective Teaching Techniques27:59 Cognitive Load Theory and Language Learning38:23 Success Stories and Program Growth40:51 Conference Announcements and Closing RemarksReferences:Carrie Toth Discussion Rubric

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Ep. 42: SLAyyy Comprehension-Forward Grammar Instruction

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone WebsiteGaslightAre Students Made to Attend to Meaning?Treating Language Like Other SubjectsGatekeep - Gonzalez Bueno, Manuela. “S-PACE for Teaching L2 ...

18 Aug 42min

Ep. 41: SLAyyy The Role of AI in Language Education

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone WebsiteGaslightIs AI for Students or for Teachers?The Humanity in TeachingYou Can’t AI Your Way to Communicative CompetenceGatekeep - Çelik, Ö. (2025)....

4 Aug 47min

Ep. 40: Second Semester Wrap-Up

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone WebsiteGaslightKeeping Up with GradingPlanning AheadClass Size!Don’t RushGatekeepTPR, Circumlocution, and Synonym StackingBrain Breaks - Heads or Tails...

22 Jun 54min

Ep. 39: CI Reboot Livestream with "Conversations About Language Teaching"

Please enjoy this minimally edited crossover episode with one of our favorite podcasts, Conversations About Language Teaching! Listen in as we discuss how best to help others understand fundamental S...

19 Mai 1h 6min

Ep. 38: SLAyyy Program Growth and Retention

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone WebsiteGaslightPlease Don’t Burn Yourself Out!Know Your ContextGatekeep - Wadas, M., Goetze, J., & Jackson, C. (2024). Going above and beyond: Motivati...

21 Apr 47min

Ep. 37: SLAyyy Teaching Learning-Strategies to Students

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7 Apr 37min

Ep. 36: SLAyyy Pair and Group Work with Timothy Chávez

GaslightLack of Communicative PurposeBad Input! Bad!Need for ScaffoldingWe Teach Much More Than LanguageGatekeep - Sadri, E. & Tahririan, M.H.. (2018). Teacher-assisted vs. peer-assisted performances...

24 Mar 51min

Ep. 35: SLAyyy The New Can-Do Statements

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone WebsiteOverview of Can Do StatementsProficiency, Performance, Can Do!What is Intercultural Communication?Function, Context, Text TypeChanges from 2017C...

10 Mar 41min