Jennifer Gonzalez always finds passionate educators who are excited to share their unique and non-traditional practices. In episode 131, Gonzalez speaks with Rebecca Blouwolff, a French teacher in Boston, to discuss the perspective of a teacher of foreign language to native English speakers. I had never connected the practices of a foreign language teacher to a teacher of English before. After listening to Blouwolff discuss her practices, theories, and goals of teaching French, I realized how much I could learn as a teacher helping culturally and linguistically diverse students acquire English. Listen to episode 131 here to see how foreign language practices are changing, which simultaneously demands a change in the way English is taught to non-proficient speakers.
The Six Core Practices for language learning recommended by the ACTFL.
A Skills Map for world language learning produced by the ACTFL in collaboration with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
Trunnell's Observations on Language Learners 
