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With this fun, practical guide, you will have everything you need to re-envision and reinvigorate your world language classroom. Author Elizabeth Porter draws on a brain-based approach to show how language learning is a sensory experience. Students can effectively learn languages and improve retention through activities and lessons that incorporate the five senses - sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. Chapters include real-world, research-backed examples and classroom strategies and activities ready for use. An essential resource for world language teachers, this book introduces language learning philosophy and an out-of-the-box, effective approach that uses neuroscience combined with best practices to promote a highly engaging language learning environment.
List of contents
Meet the Author
Wolof Materials Disclaimer
Chapter 1- Introduction
Chapter 2- Language Learning in The Brain
Chapter 3 - What is Language with the Five Senses?
Chapter 4- Culturally Responsive 21st Century World Language Classrooms
Chapter 5- Decolonizing the World Language Curriculum
Chapter 6- Pathways to Fluency
Chapter 7- Pathways to Biliteracy
Chapter 8 - Bringing the World into Your Classroom
Chapter 9- Creativity in the World Language Classroom
Bibliography
About the author
Elizabeth Porter is a French teacher, Curriculum Specialist, and founder of Language with the Five Senses Education. She currently teaches American Literature and US and World History in the dual-language program at the French overseas school in Dakar.
Summary
With this fun, practical guide, you will have everything you need to re-envision and reinvigorate your world language classroom. Author Elizabeth Porter draws on a brain-based approach to show how language learning is a sensory experience.
