World Language Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency (Book Study)
This asynchronous book study explores how World Language teachers can embed grammar into instruction through proficiency-based techniques in the classroom.
The authors of this book argue that understanding grammar is an essential part of language learning, but should be approached in a way that helps students continue to develop and strengthen meaningful communication skills in the target language. This book is aligned with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the World Language Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Participants will reflect on the practices presented in the book by creating their own proficiency-based grammar exercises that can be used with students in the classroom.
This book study is asynchronous and will run 6 weeks with the following pacing guide:
Week 1: Chapter 1-2
Week 2: Chapter 3
Week 3: Chapter 4
Week 4: Chapter 5
Week 5: Chapter 6
Week 6: Chapter 7 & Closing Thoughts
NOTE: Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency by Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, prior to the start of the course.
FORMAT: Asynchronous online learning
DATES: 10/1/26-12/10/26
FACILITATOR: Cindy Yetto, Spanish/ESL Teacher, Niskayuna CSD
GCRTC CONTACT: Dave Fields, GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for HS Mathematics
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 15
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/4paajxfn