Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

A Fresh Start

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Welcome back to a normal year! Maria Herman, OFLA membership chair German Teacher, Maumee High School Greetings to you all!  I am Maria Herman, the incoming membership chair for OFLA.  I would first of all like to thank Teri Wiechart for … Continue reading →

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Advocating Through Sister Cities International

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Kirsten Halling, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy ChairProfessor of French, Wright State University In the quest to add experiential learning curriculum to the world language classroom, language teachers sometimes overlook a local resource that can provide a wealth of opportunities … Continue reading →

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Varied Approaches to Leveled Readers

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Tips for Incorporating Novels into Novice Classrooms Lauren Racela, OFLA Technology Integration Committee ChairFrench Teacher, Milford High School Each year I’ve taught, I’ve elected to teach with a leveled reader. I truly think that the students have benefitted from this … Continue reading →

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OFLA / CSCTFL Joint Conference: March 9 – 11, 2023

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

For more information head to http://www.csctfl.org!

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The Antiracist World Language Classroom

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Transforming Language Learning Marcia Davis, OFLA Secondary Language Learning ChairWorld Language Middle School, Columbus City Schools Language is a powerful vehicle through which its learners can communicate about a variety of topics. Traditionally, that communication may have been about the … Continue reading →

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Teacher Shortage: A Concerning Matter

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Pascale Abadie, OFLA Recruitment and Retention ChairAssociate Professor, Wright State University It has been more and more challenging to recruit teachers and professors alike; fewer students choose the teaching path, and a job that was once seen as rewarding and … Continue reading →

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Around the State

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education Another school year is well underway, and world language teachers everywhere are working hard following the recent disruptions in learning to get their students’ proficiency development and intercultural … Continue reading →

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National German Exam Results 2022

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Ohio has five winners! Darlene Lyon, Ohio AATG Testing ChairGerman Teacher, Berea-Midpark High School This year’s National German Exam continued with its successful online format with 641 students in 13 schools around Ohio completing the exam.  At level 2 thirty-six … Continue reading →

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AATSP Update

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Alondra PachecoSpanish Teacher, University School, Hunting Valley This past September, AATSP celebrated National Teach Spanish Week to promote the teaching of Spanish as a profession and highlight the importance of Spanish as a world language. This week-long event began with … Continue reading →

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¡Aprovechen del teatro español… en Cleveland!

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Dr. Roger Anderson, Assistant Professor of International Languages & Cultures Central State University Como profesor de francés y árabe, estoy siempre celoso de todas las oportunidades disponibles para los estudiantes de español para usar el idioma en contextos, fuera de … Continue reading →

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