Personal Collection Detail View

Created for Foreign Language teachers in the VCCS Career Switchers program, this collection will help anyone getting started in teaching Foreign Languages.

Talkin'About Talk

Added: 06/27/2010
A series of radio programs about the nature and value of second language learning. Engaging thirty minute programs by Rick Rickerson.

The Elementary Immersion Learning Strategies Resource Guide

Added: 06/27/2010
Teaching learning strategies builds stronger learners.

Making Assessment Work for Everyone: How to Build on Student Strengths

Added: 06/27/2010
Making assessment work for a diverse body of learners

Virtual Assessment Center

Added: 06/27/2010
A comprehensive website offering research-based materials on assessment and resources for the creation and implementation of assessment tools

Teaching Foreign Languages K–12

Added: 06/27/2010
Videos of exemplary Foreign Language classes in progress. Information on the five C's of the national FL standards and other methods topics.

FLTeach Website

Added: 06/27/2010
The FLTEACH website provides the history of the listserve and instructions on how to join. Preservice FL teachers and veterans should join this list to network on classroom practices and to share resources.

Outreach World

Added: 06/27/2010
Outreach World is a multilingual site designed to teach children about the world. A searchable database leads to materials to teach target language and culture.

Teacher Resources for Instructional Planning for Foreign Languages

Added: 06/27/2010
Standards-based activities and lesson plans in Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian and Spanish. Full of classroom-ready teaching ideas.

Using Camtasia to Capture Video and Animation From Your Computer Screen

Added: 06/27/2010
Camtasia is great for online demos,accommodating learning by adding video and audio.

Spanish Steps

Added: 06/27/2010
Short dialogues