.jpg)
Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Welcome to Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast! Are you a World Language teacher who is looking for ideas, strategies, activities, and inspiration to create a World Language class where you and your students enjoy using the language to learn about the world and each other? Do you want to transform your class into an acquisition-driven instruction space where you intentionally provide a ton of comprehensible input?
If you are, you're in the right place.
Let's start this journey together. Head over to IG, and send me a DM @claudiamelliott to let me know what topics you would like me to cover in an upcoming episode.Join my free Facebook community, Growing With C. Also, check out my blog to start discovering some of these ideas and strategies at growingwithproficiency.com
Growing With Proficiency The Podcast
Episode 130: Rediscovering Joy and Authenticity in the Language Classroom: Practical Steps to Engage and Inspire
Have you ever felt disengaged or disconnected from your passion for teaching? In this episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, Claudia Elliott invites outstanding Spanish teacher Mirna Deakle to share her journey of finding her authentic voice in the classroom.
Mirna opens up about how she overcame burnout by centering her curriculum on culturally rich content and indigenous voices. From a unit inspired by Mayan traditions to fostering real-world connections through virtual meetings, Mirna's story is packed with insights and practical strategies for educators.
Whether you're looking to revitalize your teaching or bring more authenticity to your lessons, this episode offers a roadmap to reconnect with your purpose and joy as a teacher.
Join us as we explore:
- The emotional and physical challenges of teaching
- How to define clear goals and stay focused despite obstacles
- Practical methods for integrating authentic cultural content
- The importance of community in fostering professional growth
Key Takeaways:
- Find Your Authentic Voice: Reflect on your personal experiences and values to shape your teaching style.
- Set Clear Goals: Establish a guiding purpose for your classroom to stay centered and motivated.
- Integrate Culturally Rich Content: Use real-world stories that blend cultural traditions with modern issues.
- Create Real-World Connections: Facilitate opportunities for students to interact with individuals connected to the content.
- Join a Supportive Community: Engage with like-minded educators to share resources, gain inspiration, and grow.
Resources Mentioned:
- Balún Canán by Rosario Castellanos
- Growing With Proficiency: The Spanish Teacher Academy (Join Here)
- Previous podcast episodes:
- Episode 84: The Power of Reading for Language Acquisition with Dr. Krashen
- Episode 51: Before, During, and After Reading Strategies
If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to share it with fellow educators and leave a review. We’d love to hear how you’re finding your authentic voice in the classroom!
For more resources, visit growingwithproficiency.com.
Join the Growing With Proficiency Spanish Teacher Academy! 🎉 Transform your Spanish classroom with a comprehensive, engaging curriculum, a comprehensive hub with more than 80 classes with practical strategies to build an acquisition-based class, and more. 🚀 Gain access to training, resources, and a supportive community of educators passionate about language acquisition.
👉 Sign up today at growingwithproficie
