Ep. 08: SLAyyy Co-Creating Content

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone

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Management of Student Ideas
Dealing with Inappropriate Responses
True Interpersonal Communication
What do we hope to get out of this?
Sharing the Purpose of the Activities
Gatekeep - "Positive emotions and intrinsic motivation: A self-determination theory perspective on using co-created stories in the language acquisition classroom" - Liam Printer (Language Teaching Research)
Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness
Motivated Students = Motivated Teachers
Get Training! Get Support!
What Personality Does Co-Creation Require?
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Structuring Student Responses
Using Technology to Facilitate
Tips and Tricks for Co-Created Content
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Ep. 08: SLAyyy Co-Creating Content

SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone

published about a year ago

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Ep. 20: SLAyyy into Summer Break 48:21

20 days ago48:21

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References The Motivated Classroom Podcast Carrie Toth and the Huellas curriculum Voces Digital Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors

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Ep. 19: SLAyyy Dynamic Assessment 39:16

4 weeks ago39:16

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Gaslight Defining Dynamic Assessment Examples from Language Teaching Formative Assessment in the Classroom How are we responsive in our assessments? Gatekeep - Najjarpour and Salimi: “Navigating Mindset Trajectories: Exploring EFL Teachers’ Evolution in Embracing Dynamic and Summative Assessment in the Language Classroom” Dynamic Assessment Girlboss Successfully and Accountably Collecting Assessment Data Taking Advantage of Opportunities to Learn Opening Assessment Conversations Via Reflections Baking Reflection Into Every Assessment References ACTFL OPI Dylan Wiliam’s Embedded Formative Assessment STAMP Test AnneMarie Chase’s Magic Cards Class Dojo Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 18: SLAyyy Multiword Sequences 58:15

7 weeks ago58:15

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Gaslight Isolated Vocabulary Useful Vocabulary Lists Idioms and Stock Phrases Use Language in Context Gatekeep - Takizawa, K., & Suzuki, S. (2025). The role of multiword sequences in fluent speech: The case of listener-based judgment in L2 argumentative speech. Studies in Second Language Acquisition , 1–21. Perceived Fluency and Proficiency Ratings It’s Giving Library Speaking to the Heart What Even Is Fluency? Lowering Cognitive Load for Speaker and Listener Girlboss Sentence Builders / Chat Mats Filler Phrases and Repair Phrases Rejoinders Teach via Classroom Passwords Total Verbal Response How We Present Vocab - Planning Ahead References Tea with BVP The Art and Science of Creating Sentence Builders by Gianfranco Conti Sentence Builders Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 17: SLAyyy An Effective Long-Term Language Program 46:31

9 weeks ago46:31

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Gaslight Course-End Exams Vertical Alignment - To University and Beyond Understanding Ordered Development Setting Realistic Goals Gatekeep - Gombert, W., Keijzer, M., & Verspoor, M. (2024). Long-term effects of structure-based versus dynamic usage-based instructional programs for French. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 18–33. Dynamic Usage-Based Programs vs. Structure-Based Programs Homework and Accountability Writing Complexity and Length Changes in Accuracy Over Time Girlboss Let Novices Be Novices, Intermediates Be Intermediates, etc. How Long We Have Our Students Talk About Whatever, with Lots of Input Read the Scoring Guides of Credit-Granting Exams The Path of Pleasure Is The Only Path References Avant ADVANCE Steve Smith’s Bluesky Profile (where we got tipped off about this study!) AIM (Accelerative Integrated Methodology) Conversations About Language Teaching - Podcast Ben’s “Real World Homework” Template Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 16: SLAyyy Playful Learning with Amanda Beck 1:01:28

11 weeks ago1:01:28

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Gaslight Judge, Jury, Executioner What Are Our Goals? Time Investment Gatekeep - Amanda Beck, Central States Languages for All Regional TOY 2024 How We Invest Our Time Guessing Games Games as Scaffolds for Learning and Social Interaction Games Provide Structure for Listening and Reading Have Backups Girlboss Level Your Games Use Templates Novelty Makes People Curious Predictions Winning! B I N G O References Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) Gimkit Breakout EDU The Unfair Game by The Comprehensible Classroom Wheel Decide Trashketball by The Comprehensible Classroom Pop Up by Annemarie Chase Quick Draw by Annemarie Chase Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 15: SLAyyy Supporting Students with Dyslexia with Sara Lee 58:41

13 weeks ago58:41

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Gaslight Lack of Training and Preparation Reading IEPs and 504s Diagnosis - or No? Gatekeep - Sara Lee , 2024 Southwest Conference on Language Teaching TOY Formative Assessment to Evaluate Strengths and Needs Teaching for Proficiency What About Explicit Grammar Teaching? Anxiety! Theory: Mental-Graphemic Representation Girlboss Readable Fonts Identify the “Easy” Spelling Rules Differentiation Alternatives to Writing Pro Tip! Equality and Equity: Are Accommodations “Fair?” The Most Efficient Thing is the Thing That Benefits the Largest Number of Students What is the Learner Able to Do? References Lexend Font OpenDyslexic Font Supporting Language Students with Dyslexia - blog post at The Comprehensible Classroom by Kelly Brandon and Elicia Cárdenas German Educational Multiplier (GEM) Network for German Teachers Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 14: Supporting Undocumented Students with Bertha Delgadillo 58:52

15 weeks ago58:52

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Bertha Delgadillo , Southern Conference On Language Teaching (SCOLT) Regional Teacher of the Year 2024 Bertha’s Story Staying Informed and Incorporating Authentic Voices Abundance Mindset and Belonging Engaging Students With Local Communities Connecting Students to Needed Resources Joy References Bertha’s Padlet: Advocating & standing with immigrant students “A Multilingualism-as-a-Resource Orientation in Dual Language Education” by de Jong, Yilmaz, and Marichal “In your own backyard: legitimising local communities as a way to increase language learning motivation” by Tecedor and Pascual y Cabo Unearthing Joy by Gholdy Muhammad Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 13: SLAyyy Positive Classroom Environments with Kei Tsukamaki 44:33

17 weeks ago44:33

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Gaslight Humor Doesn’t Always Work Not Being Intentional Some Things Don’t Work In YOUR Context Thinking Expected Behaviors Are Obvious Gatekeep - Kei Tsukamaki , ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year 2025 Dog Training Teaches Us About Classroom Environments The ABCs Taking Time for Reflection Prioritizing Relationships and Routines Girlboss Understanding Students’ Responses to Questions Hallway Conversations That Honor Student Agency Values References Arise by Elena Aguilar Fenzi Food For Thought - “Force Free Beyond Training” (dog training podcast about R+ as a way of life) Cog-Dog Radio (a dog training podcast Kei recommends) “Plenty in Life is Free” by Kathy Sdao , a book by a former US Navy dolphin trainer Dog Training Instagram Accounts Kei Recommends: R+ Dogs Tails of Connection Rachel Laurie Harris Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 12: SLAyyy Standards-Based Grading (feat. Bryan's Research!) 49:45

19 weeks ago49:45

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Gaslight Gradebook Categories What is included in a grade? Assessments Gatekeep - Student Perceptions on Standards-Based Grading in the World Language Classroom by our own Bryan Smith! History of SBG SBG in Bryan’s Classes What Kids Like, and What They Don’t Girlboss Clarity, Rubrics, Consistency Helping Get Classwork and Homework Done Change One Thing at a Time! References Webinar for Tumbao Bilingual Books’ newest book - We Celebrate Juneteenth Unidos - hosted by AC Quintero Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 11 SLAyyy: Realistic Expectations 50:20

21 weeks ago50:20

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Gaslight Differences Between Language Standards and Other Content Areas Setting Expectations from a Textbook Proficiency vs. Performance Hours of Instruction Gatekeep What proficiency levels do K-16 world language learners achieve? (van Gorp and Coss) Document about AP and ACTFL Proficiency Levels Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Girl What Does Self-Assessment Look Like? Girlboss Course-End Expectations Proficiency-Based Instruction, TL Usage, Motivation Get Yourself Some Training! References Dr. Terry Waltz’ Super 7 Verbs The Motivated Classroom Podcast by Dr. Liam Printer Avant ADVANCE Training (featuring a testimonial from one Ben Fisher-Rodriguez) Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 10: SLAyyy Checking for Understanding 37:55

27 weeks ago37:55

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Gaslight “Do you understand?” Nobody Wants to Tell You They Don’t Get It Adapting/Preparing Questions Cold Calling Ask Lots of Questions! Creating a Classroom Culture of Error and Learning Gatekeep - Checking for Understanding by Peps McCrea (at Evidence Snacks) Validity and Efficiency Loaded assumptions, skewed sampling, whole class questioning Girlboss Nearpod / Peardeck Four Corners Plickers Choral Responses Hand Signals for Question Types Challenge Questions Considerations for CFUs in Language Classes References Novels and Resources by AC Quintero AnneMarie Chase - Magic Cards Common Ground Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 09 SLAyyy Sheltering Vocabulary 48:24

29 weeks ago48:24

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Gaslight Not Moderating Rate of Speech Establishing Meaning Out of Bounds “How do you say…?” Planning for Comprehensibility Use of #authres Gatekeep - " How does lexical coverage affect the processing of L2 texts?" by Ana Pellicer-Sánchez, Stuart Webb, Andi Wang (Applied Linguistics) “How easy is easy?” Reading Speed and Motivation #saccade Neurodiversity and Reading Girlboss Park and Pause Using Frequency Dictionaries Write and Discuss References Novels and Resources by AC Quintero Conversations about Language Teaching Dr. Terry Waltz Presentation by Marcos Benevides: “Extensive Reading: How easy is easy?” Bill’s Thematic Picture Dictionary for Food (Spanish) Blog Post by Handsome Bald Man about Write and Discuss Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 08: SLAyyy Co-Creating Content 44:48

31 weeks ago44:48

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Gaslight Management of Student Ideas Dealing with Inappropriate Responses True Interpersonal Communication What do we hope to get out of this? Sharing the Purpose of the Activities Gatekeep - " Positive emotions and intrinsic motivation: A self-determination theory perspective on using co-created stories in the language acquisition classroom " - Liam Printer (Language Teaching Research) Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness Motivated Students = Motivated Teachers Get Training! Get Support! What Personality Does Co-Creation Require? Girlboss Structuring Student Responses Using Technology to Facilitate Tips and Tricks for Co-Created Content References Novels and Resources by AC Quintero - Spine-Tingling Tales Bundle! The Motivated Classroom Podcast Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 07 SLAyyy Observations 41:51

33 weeks ago41:51

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Gaslight: When have observations not been ideal? Gatekeep: Bernhard, R., McDermott, T., Hasenhüttl, C., Burn, K., & Sammons, P. (2024). A focus on quality of teaching in schools increases students’ progress of attainment. Evidence from English secondary schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement , 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.2024.2398601 Girlboss: Peer observation and coaching. Other references: Jon Cowart "Rigor": https://joncowartteaching.com/2019/07/22/stop-using-the-word-rigor-say-this-instead/ ' Quiz Quiz Trade Bryce Hedstrom - Administrator Checklist Pineapple Chart (Cult of Pedagogy) Laurie Clacq - Hearts for Teaching Comprehensible Classroom - Peer Observation TELL Project Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 06 SLAyyy Mid-Semester Check-In 42:49

35 weeks ago42:49

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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 Overview 01:00 Checking In: School Year So Far 01:58 Classroom Dynamics and Teaching Strategies 04:34 Student Engagement and Participation 09:07 Challenges and Adjustments 12:23 Effective Teaching Techniques 27:59 Cognitive Load Theory and Language Learning 38:23 Success Stories and Program Growth 40:51 Conference Announcements and Closing Remarks References: Carrie Toth Discussion Rubric Ben Tinsley - 10 Minute Dril l Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 05 SLAyyy Oral Corrective Feedback 41:42

37 weeks ago41:42

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Gaslight How often should we do oral corrective feedback, who is it useful to, and is it always a positive experience for students? Gatekeep Corrective Feedback and Learner Uptake: Negotiation of Form in Communicative Classrooms (Lyster, Ranta, 1997) Girlboss How can we give feedback while maintaining a low affective filter, and what should we expect from using CF? Comprehensible Midwest - Discount code CISLAYYYS15 The Motivated Classroom Podcast Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 04 SLAyyy Language Teacher Conferences with Marta Ruiz Yedinak 48:25

39 weeks ago48:25

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Gaslight : What NOT to do when attending a conference. Gatekeep : K-12 world language teachers’ use of conferences as professional development (Neubauer, Wesley 2023) Girlboss : First/Best conference experiences. CI Midwest Discount Code: CISLAYYYS15 Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 03 SLAyyy Extensive Reading 51:46

41 weeks ago51:46

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Gaslight: Pitfalls in Free Voluntary Reading Programs Gatekeep: The Effects of Extensive Reading on Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, and Vocabulary Acquisition (Suk, 2016) Girlboss: Successes in FVR and extensive in-class reading. The World Language Bookshelf 100 Book Challenge Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB) Write and Discuss The Game of Quotes by Annemarie Chase Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 02: SLAyyy Asking Questions in Your Language Classroom 44:26

43 weeks ago44:26

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Gaslight: Troubleshooting asking questions to support comprehension. Gatekeep: The impact of questioning strategies on target language production and learner confidence Girlboss: Successes in asking questions References: Training teachers: Fluency Matters (Michelle Kindt), CI Summit (Teri Wiechart, JJ Morgan) Super Seven (Terry Waltz) and Sweet Sixteen Verbs (Mike Peto) , blog post by Martina Bex Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Ep. 01: SLAyyy the Start of the School Year 44:21

45 weeks ago44:21

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Gaslight : What did we try last year and how did it go? Gatekeep : Reconnecting to Second Language Acquisition for Innovative Language Pedagogy Girlboss : What have we done in the classroom that we will continue to do? Key Questions in Language Teaching | Higher Education from Cambridge Alessandro Benati Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition | Higher Education from Cambridge Bill VanPatten, Megan Smith (not Jessica, sorry!), Alessandro Benati Structured Input: Grammar Instruction for the Acquisition Oriented Classroom Andrew Farley (not Chris, sorry! I’ll get names right next time, promise!) Card Talk – Building Classroom Community and Learning About Your Students MrFisherSay Structured Input: An introduction to the principles of input processing Languageley Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at info@slayyypod.com…

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Introducing SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone 0:37

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