Angelika Becker teaches German level I, III, V, AP, and IB at Carmel High School in Indiana. She is a workshop presenter for AATG, a College Board consultant and an AP Reader. Her special interests include children and youth literature, using authentic materials at all levels, and differentiated instruction.
In her free time, she likes to knit, listens to audio books, and takes care of her cats as well as the foster kitties she and her husband take in.
Professional Development
Classroom Strategies
If you are the teacher who likes to keep up with the latest trends and research in pedagogy and who wants to do what is best for language learning and students, you most likely tried a number of setups in your room. I know, I did!
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Classroom Activity
At the beginning of the school year I like to ignore the old advice “don’t smile before Thanksgiving” and start with a big smile on my face and a lot of community building.
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Classroom Strategies
Effective communication is an important factor in any field, whether you are a teacher, a nurse, an administrative assistant, a chemist or a computer programmer. Today’s students, regardless of which path they will choose, need to be able to express their ideas clearly, communicate effectively, be persuasive, and accept criticism gracefully, in order to encourage innovation and social change.
