A short presentation on what helps educators teach in the classroom, specifaclly to learners of a second langua

1. WHAT IS A TEACHER?? Who are we?…. Who am I? Patricia Smith Janney

2. So Many Theories… Who do we follow? What do we incorporate into our learning style? GAGNE Piaget Vygotsky Gardner DEWEY Bruner Skinner (Roblyer, 2010)

3. What works in the classroom of a second language learner?! Technology works ! Communication works! Teacher training works! Parent involvement works ! Highly educatedleaders work ! Technological support of teachersworks! Appropriate assessments work ! (Moore, 2006)

4. Constructivism A Proven method of instruction… We need to get together and share ideas. (Windschitl, 1999)

5. Technology……Teaching will never be the same Computers are essential in the classroom for learning a second language (Liu, 2002) A majority of foreign language students prefer using technology In the classroom (Liu, 2002)

6. TestingSmart assessments for the 21st century. “We ought not to forget that what we are after is far more than high scores on standardized tests” (Eisner, 2003, p.279)

7. Arts IntegrationMusic, dance, movement and song to ignite young minds. (Eisner, 2005)

8. We are Effective LeadersWe don’t just fill vessels, we light fires! We shape young minds We have the tools to succeed. We have the continuing education and training to be our best. We are teaching the leaders of tomorrow, let’s light their fire !!!

9. BIBLIOGRAPHY Eisner, E. (2005). Questionable Assumptions About Schooling. In D. M. Kauchak, Charting a Professional Course (pp. 277-285). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Glickman, C. (2005). Dichotomizing Education: Why No One Wins and America Loses. In D. E. Kauchak, Charting a Professional Course (pp. 285-291). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Roblyer, M. D. (2010). Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching.Boston, Massachusetts: Allyn & Bacon. Cruikshank,D.,Haefle, D. (2005). Good Teachers, Plural. In D. M. Kauchak, Charting a Professional Course (pp. 291-296). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Windschitl, M. (1999). The Challenges of sustaining a Constructivist Classroom Culture. Phi Delta Kappan . Vol. 80. Retrieved from http://www.kappanmagazine.org/ Liu, M, Moore, Z,, Graham, L,, & Lee, S.(2003). A Look at the Research on Computer Based Technology Use in Second Language Learning: Review of Literature from 1990-2000, Journal of Research on Technology and Education, 34(30), 250- 273. Retrieved from http://jabba.edb.utexas.edu/it/seclangtechrev.pdf Moore, Z. (2006). Technology and Teaching Culture: What Spanish Teachers Do. Foreign Language Annals, 39(4), 579-594. Retrieved from http://www.actfl.org