Wayside at ACTFL 2020

11-12-2020 Events, All News

The most anticipated world language expo!

Wayside and ACTFL 2020

Hi educators,

Wayside Publishing is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the ACTFL 2020 Virtual Conference.

The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo is globally recognized as the most comprehensive professional development event for language educators in the U.S. This virtual event brings together more than 7,000 language educators from all languages, levels, and assignments.

Are you attending this year's ACTFL 2020 expo? We would love to hear from you!

Yours in World Language,

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A Propos - November 2020

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11-05-2020 A Propos - French Newsletter, Interculturality, Teacher Resources, All News, Authentic Resources, The Wayside Way

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Fostering appreciation of cultures and peoples

A Propos

Bold ideas and practical resources for your French classroom

Hi Educators,

In the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance, we learn that "Tolerance is respect, acceptance and, appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human." In this spirit, we have compiled some resources with the hope of further fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.

READ - This blog series exploring authentic resource best practices
WATCH - Our video on "Top 5 Tips for Vocabulary Instruction"
MODEL - Culturally responsive and sensitive communication
CELEBRATE - The thirtieth anniversary of AAUSC
TOAST - Our brand new 2021 catalog

What would you like to see in a future issue? We would love to hear from you!

Bon cours,

Accessing Authentic Resources

New on the Blog: In a series of three blog posts, instructional strategist Debbie Espitia breaks down the best practices of incorporating authentic resources into lessons. The third post is hot off the (virtual) presses this week!

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Our Top Recommendation for the Wayside YouTube Channel

Featured Video: With these 5 tips, instructional strategist Michelle Olah addresses how you can enhance memory and understanding of target language vocabulary.

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Communicating During Times of Change

How do we foster culturally responsive and sensitive communication? As learners continue to process global and national news including the launch of new or re-elected government positions, they turn to their peers, teachers, and support system for guidance.

One way to support students in their future global citizenship is to practice the life skills that will help them identify and ameliorate points of potential misunderstanding and conflict. Building those skills in the comfort of class with peers may support learners later in harnessing those same skills for real-world encounters down the road. EntreCultures is full of intercultural reflections that ask learners to consider different perspectives. If you do not teach with EntreCultures yet or if you are looking for more, we loved this lesson plan by Teaching Tolerance, which could be adapted to a lesson taught in the target language.

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"Communication – The Total Impact of Your Message." Teaching Tolerance, www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/tolerance-lessons/communication-the-total-impact-of-your-message. Accessed 5 Nov. 2020.

What We Are Reading… and Happy Anniversary!

The American Association of University Supervisors, Coordinators, and Directors of Language Programs [AAUSC], is celebrating their 30th year of publishing material that supports the research, advocacy, and instructional practices of language educators. Rather than toast their successes and put their feet up, AAUSC launched a brand-new journal last month. Be sure to read their inaugural issue of Second Language Research and Practice.

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Speaking of Launches...

Woot! We just dropped the much anticipated release of the Wayside Publishing 2021 World Languages Catalog. You can read all about our new offerings, and easily download the pdf to keep as a handy reference.

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