May 26, 2018
In this episode we are getting an introduction to Comprehensible Input. It’s not just having students “listen” to the target language, it’s providing them with input that is specialized and conducive for language acquisition. What does the research have to say the importance of comprehensible input? What are the benefits of maintaining a comprehensible classroom? How can we transition into using CI if our school has a prescribed curriculum and set of assessments?
Let’s first look at what the
research says about second language acquisition and comprehensible
input, and then I’ll interview Tina Hargaden, an engaging Spanish
and French teacher with an outstanding comprehensible
classroom. Tina shares why
she is textbook free and uses CI in conjunction with her
curriculum, plus her best CI tips for teachers who shy away from
being the bubbly, entertainer in front of the class, and how she
shares with her students their language growth and
progress.