May 26 2023
19. Reframing the Role of Output
Output isn't bad! Carrie and Kristy discuss output and its real benefit and purpose for students and teachers.
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Apr 05 2023
18. The Realities of Rubrics
Kristy and Carrie unpack the purpose of rubrics; finding, adapting and calibrating rubrics with colleagues; and how to have realistic expectationsā¦
Mar 17 2023
17. More Ins and Outs of Assessment
Carrie and Kristy welcome special guest, Spanish teacher Luke Worthington, to answer his questions about assessment.
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Feb 23 2023
16. The Ins and Outs of Assessment
Carrie and Kristy break down the topic of assessment from modes to skills and everything leading up to the assessment! You can do this!
Feb 13 2023
15. CI Doesn't Fit My Personality
If you've ever wondered whether or not you have the "right" personality to teach for acquisition, the answer is, yes, you do! Join our discussionā¦
Jan 27 2023
14. Unit Planning
Why would you want to plan your own unit? How can you fit new things into an existing curriculum? Kristy and Carrie discuss the whys and hows ofā¦
Jan 12 2023
13. Always On
Acquisition-driven instruction can make teachers feel like they always have to be "on." Carrie and Kristy share some ideas to help you deliverā¦
Nov 03 2022
12. Handling the Haters
When you are teaching in a way that's considered a little "different" from others in your department, you are bound to get questions. Carrie andā¦
Oct 12 2022
11. Planning: Paper or Digital?
Kristy and Carrie realized that there is something they disagree on! Planning! Do you plan in a book or digitally? Get some insight on managingā¦
Sep 16 2022
10. Sustained Silent Reading
Do you SSR? Carrie and Kristy discuss getting books for your classroom library, setting up a comfy reading space, connecting kids with books, andā¦
Aug 29 2022
9. Back to School
Join Kristy and Carrie as they discuss returning to school, shutting down the schoolmares and Sunday scaries, getting your mind ready to approachā¦
Aug 12 2022
8. Robust Reading: Part 3
Ready, Set, Go! Carrie and Kristy wrap up their three part series on reading by getting into the nitty gritty. They share how to actually processā¦
Jul 20 2022
7. Robust Reading: Part 2
In Part 2 of āRobust Readingā, Carrie and Kristy discuss how to select reading material for your students that is level-appropriate while stillā¦
Jun 29 2022
6. Robust Reading: Part 1
This episode is the first in a 3-part series called "Robust Reading." Kristy and Carrie discuss pre-teaching vocabulary, also known asā¦
Jun 09 2022
5. Teaching is a Marathon
Teaching is a marathon, not a sprint. Join Kristy and Carrie as they discuss how to make it for the long haul by nurturing your own mental andā¦
May 20 2022
4. Comprehensible Questions
Carrie and Kristy share their experiences with holding comprehensible target language discussions from day one of level 1. Learn more about askingā¦
May 04 2022
3. Teaching Thematically
What is the difference between thematic teaching and teaching topics? What makes a theme a theme? What elements make a good thematic unit? Carrieā¦
Apr 18 2022
2. CI vs ADI
In this episode we discuss the differences between the terms Comprehensible Input and Acquisition-Driven Instruction. What is the role of output?ā¦
Mar 30 2022
1. The Journey Begins
Welcome to premiere episode of the CI Diaries Podcast! In this episode, you'll meet our hosts Kristy Placido and Carrie Toth. They will tell youā¦