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Direct linkRitz, Catherine; Toro, Christina – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2022
"Proficiency-Based Instruction: Input & Interaction in World Language Education" will equip teachers of any language and of any level with specific, practical, and straightforward tools to bring input and interaction to life in the classroom. Teaching for proficiency is fun and engaging for both students and their teachers, and the…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
VanPatten, Bill; Simonsen, Russell – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2022
"Language Acquisition in a Nutshell: A Primer for Teachers" will be your definitive guide on second languages and how they are acquired. Written in an easy-to-understand tone with an occasional touch of light-heartedness, "Language Acquisition in a Nutshell" is made for both teachers and teachers in training. It will show you…
Descriptors: Teaching Guides, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Teachers
Baldwin, Leslie – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2019
A concise "go to" guide for new language educators that provides basic practical information, suggestions, and templates, without going into the detail found in a more comprehensive methods textbook. Since the publication of the first edition in 2007, concepts of planning, instruction, and grading have evolved, proficiency-based…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods, Intercultural Communication
Glynn, Cassandra; Wesely, Pamela; Wassell, Beth – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2018
The second edition of "Words and Actions" features an expanded framework, a variety of new unit, lesson, and activity examples from different languages and levels, and additional content on how social justice education fits within the context of contemporary approaches to language instruction. The revised text provides concrete examples…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Guidelines
Clementi, Donna; Terrill, Laura – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2017
The second edition of "Keys to Planning" builds upon the information shared about effective curriculum, unit, and lesson design by introducing current research and thinking related to curriculum design. The information presented in this second edition also captures insights and suggestions from classroom teachers who have attended…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Lesson Plans, Curriculum Design, Teacher Attitudes
Patrick, Paula – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2007
Written by experienced language educator Paula Patrick, this 96-page book offers detailed guidelines to help new classroom teachers gain confidence and direction as they begin their teaching careers. In addition to step-by-step strategies for everything from classroom organization to navigating Back-to-School Night, the book includes sample lesson…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Guidelines, Teaching Guides, Self Efficacy
