Welcome to StarTalk at University of Florida 2013! EDG 6931 Dr. Robbie Ergle  Please make a Name Tent.  Choose paper and fold in half.  Write preferred name in large letters on one side.  On the inside, draw a picture of something you enjoy doing, your family, or a place you enjoy. 1

Who are StarTalk Teachers? Meet your classmates! Name- Class will say, “Hello, ________!” Describe Teaching Experience Why are you in StarTalk this summer? Explain the picture inside your name tent. 2

Essential Questions Learning Goals EQs:  What are the 5 C’s of Foreign Language Learning?  What Are the StarTalk Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning? Why do Teachers use Drama and Movement in their lessons? 3

The Learner Centered Classroom: Students talking, responding, and “teaching” each other. Whole Brain Teaching or Power Teaching: Refocus- I will use “class, class” What will you use in your WL classroom? 4

The 5 C’s of Foreign Language Teaching 5

6 1.Each group will decide on a motion to represent their “C” 2.The group will explain the Standard to the class. 3.The group will give several example activities that a teacher could use to incorporate this standard.

What does a StarTalk Classroom Look Like? Principles for Effective Teaching Remember the best teachers you ever had. What were some qualities? Teaching strategies? Remember the worst teachers you ever had. What were the qualities? Teaching strategies? 7

5 Words to Describe You Activity 8

Principles for Effective Teaching as defined by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) 1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning. 2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. 3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning. 4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. 5. Teachers are members of learning communities. 9

StarTalk Principles for Effective Teaching 1. Standard-Based and Thematic Curriculum 2. Learner Centered Classroom 3. Using the Target Language and Comprehensible Language 4. Integrate Culture, Content and Language 5. Use Appropriate Materials 6. Conduct Performance-Based Assessment 10

StarTalk Principles for Effective Teaching Listen to Rebecca as she talks about her journey as a world language teacher and also echoes what we have talked about today in class. (10 minutes) 11

Why do Teachers use Drama and Music Activities in their lessons?  Connects Cognitive and Emotions in brain Fresh insights and personal perspectives are gained Enables students to take more risks Active participation/student centered Actively negotiate meaning of language Spontaneous Authentic- language more like “real life” 12

Class Review Review EQs:  What are the 5C’s?  What Are the StarTalk Principles for Effective Teaching and Learning?  Why do teachers use Drama in their lessons? 13

Using Song and Movement to Teach Language &feature=share&list=ECB532F4C0AEFCEC20 Super Simple Song of Opposites (teaching English) 14