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Inquiry-Based Learning Meets Language Acquisition: Inquire to Acquire
Thursday, August 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm EDT - 5:00 pm EDT EDT
Presented by Dagoberto Polanco, Instructional Strategist, Wayside Publishing; and Michelle Olah, Manager, Professional Learning, Wayside Publishing
Sponsored by Wayside Publishing
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Are you a world language educator ready to increase student language proficiency by drawing from their curiosity and motivation? This edWebinar aims to channel students’ interest into self-directed learning. We demonstrate how inquiry-based learning can enhance your classroom practice through the following:
- Design inquiry-based lessons: Learn step-by-step how to create lessons that encourage students’ agency
- Implement self-directed learning: Discover the process that fosters a classroom environment where students take charge of their own language learning journey
- Engage students with real-world contexts: Explore methods for connecting language learning to real-world scenarios, making lessons more relevant and interesting to students
- Build a collaborative classroom culture: encourage student collaboration by fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment
Learn how to create effective inquiry-based lessons and receive FREE, practical templates that can be immediately implemented in your classroom. Join us to explore strategies that can make language learning more engaging and effective!
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Dagoberto “Dago” Polanco, Instructional Strategist at Wayside Publishing, was inspired by his own language-learning journey upon arriving to the United States from the Dominican Republic at age 17. He hails from a family of educators and found his niche in the field of language acquisition. He has accrued over a decade of classroom experience as a world language teacher. He simultaneously served as the lead tech mentor for the teacher body and as the liaison and translator for non-English-speaking families. He enjoys empowering people with the tools needed to succeed in an ever-changing global world.
As the Manager of Professional Development at Wayside Publishing, Michelle Olah leads a team dedicated to coaching and supporting teachers in implementing proficiency-based teaching. With over 17 years of experience as a world languages consultant and professional development trainer, Michelle has presented numerous workshops on standards-based instruction, ACTFL’s core practices, and target language comprehensibility.
A passionate advocate for language learners, Michelle serves as the Past President and board member of NNELL (National Network for Early Language Learning) and is a current board member of SCOLT (Southern Conference on Language Teaching). Through NNELL and SCOLT, Michelle collaborates with educators to develop resources and initiatives that promote language learning. Michelle’s mission is to empower world language educators with the knowledge and tools they need to create engaging and effective learning experiences for their students.
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Wayside Publishing offers diverse educational solutions to improve student learning outcomes. Our programs and resources support both educators and students, including language programs and professional development opportunities. Our goal is to provide comprehensive solutions that empower educators and enhance student learning. Visit waysidepublishing.com.
