MaFLA Core Practices Institute

“Exposure to language” is often heard as the goal in elementary and middle school language classrooms. But we can foster proficiency from the start, regardless of the amount of time we have with students. Proficiency and acquisition are most productive and effective in a classroom community that makes learners feel safe, valued and successful. In this workshop, we will look at procedures, routines, and activities that provide a supportive classroom environment that focuses on authentic communication and increases proficiency. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a creativity lab (listed as a Break-Out session in the below schedule) where you’ll use the content from the workshop to develop activities to use in your class right away.