• Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert

  • Nov 11 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

Calendar Talk is More Than Just Calendars with John Sifert

  • Summary

  • #170
    What do you know about calendar talks? Maybe you have tried them yourself and maybe you’re hearing about them for the first time. In today’s episode I speak with John Sifert, a Spanish teacher in Iowa. John, aka Padre de Cinco, walks us through the many benefits of using calendar talk activities, along with actionable suggestions for engaging students in speaking about a variety of topics that go beyond simply saying the date. Whether calendar talks are new to you, or if you're looking for some ways to enhance how you are already doing it , you will walk from this episode with actionable tips and suggestions.

    Topics in this Episode:

    • what Calendar Talk is and how it goes beyond just discussing the calendar
    • how Calendar Talk can be adapted to suit different proficiency levels and keep all students engaged
    • specific topics and activities that teachers can incorporate into Calendar Talk to make it more interactive and meaningful for students
    • examples where Calendar Talk has significantly enhanced students' language learning and classroom interaction in John classroom
    • practical steps and strategies that can teachers take to implement Calendar Talk in their classrooms to maximize its effectiveness and student participation

    Connect with John Sifert:

    • YouTube
    • Facebook
    • Website
    • Newsletter
    • Email: john@padredecinco.com
    • Instagram

    Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:

    • wlclassrom.com
    • X (aka Twitter): @wlclassroom
    • Threads: @wlclassroom
    • Instagram: @wlclassroom
    • Facebook: /wlclassroom
    • WLClassroom Facebook Group

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