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Protected: The Cultural Compass | Companion Site
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Centering Indigenous Voices: A Guide to Social Justice in the Classroom
When it comes to teaching social justice, one of the most powerful ways to engage students is through the theme of Indigenous voices. Indigenous cultures, languages, and histories are rich with lessons about resilience, community, and identity. Yet, these voices have been marginalized for centuries, and their stories often go untold in mainstream education. As…
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What Is a Webquest and How to Use It to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Your Classroom
As we head into Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to share with you my newest resource: the Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Webquest! Whether you’re short on prep time or simply want to encourage more student-led exploration, a Webquest can be the perfect solution! 🌐 So, what exactly is a Webquest? In simple terms, it’s intended…
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Creating a Social Justice-Informed and Intercultural World Language Classroom | Actionable Steps
In today’s diverse and interconnected world, the role of language educators extends beyond teaching grammar and vocabulary. It involves fostering an environment that promotes social justice, cultural understanding, and empathy. At my March 2024 Keynote Speech with FLENJ, I talked all about empathy and how the goal is to help children understand that we are…
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Get to Know Your Students Better: A Must-Have Back-to-School Tool
Are you ready to create a more inclusive and engaging classroom environment? This comprehensive back-to-school student survey is your solution. It offers 40 versatile questions covering everything from basic information to cultural insights and personal interests. Choose from Google Forms, Google Slides, or a printable PDF to fit your teaching style. Key benefits: The survey…
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Transform Your Classroom with Interculturality
If I could tell you one thing to help you this upcoming school year, it would be to incorporate themes of interculturality in your classroom. I know–what even is “interculturality”? But trust me, it’s not as inaccessible as it sounds. In fact, it’s completely within your reach. This is something I’ve emphasized in my previous…
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Culturally Fluent Classrooms
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Celebrating the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Communities in Spanish Class | CLASS ACTIVITY FREEBIE INCLUDED
As you might know, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. While you may be wondering how to make this celebration relevant in your Spanish classroom, I want to help you think of some easy ways that are little to no-prep! Let’s start with this FREEBIE! Facts for Spanish Class: Immigration Trends It…
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¡Feliz día de las madres! FREE DOWNLOAD!
¡Hola todas/todes/todos! As Spanish teachers, we have the opportunity to not only teach our students the language but also to expose them to different cultures and traditions–and in reverse, show how the Spanish language/customs can be incorporated into everyday American culture & traditions! One of the traditions that unites many of our countries, across the…
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What is a WebQuest and why my students love them?
Have you used WebQuests recently in your World Language classes? No matter where you are in the school year, WebQuests offer a great opportunity for your students to experience authentic culture and to grow intellectually. Let’s explore some of the ways I implement WebQuests in my classroom and why my students love them. My Introduction…