Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Staying One Step Ahead: Becoming A Proficient 21st Century World Language Teacher

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Debbie Varga, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy Chair I have been reflecting quite a bit this school year on what an effective 21st-century world language teacher entails. Many things keep crossing my mind: the use of technology, student engagement and … Continue reading →

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Beginning of the Year Advice and Resources for New Teachers

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Nicole Hanlon, OFLA Beginning Teachers’ Chair The start of a new year is always full of feeling: excitement, nerves, anxiety, and motivation – and sometimes just a feeling of being plain overwhelmed. As a newish teacher myself (this is Year … Continue reading →

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Student Travel is Advocacy in Action!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Lisa Sobb, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair Spanish Teacher, Sylvania Schools To me, nothing can compare to the look on students’ faces when they use their language for the first time with a native speaker and are understood. It’s … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Vygotsky: TPRS in the Primary Grades

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Jonathan Harris, Executive Recorder and Editor of the Cardinal Spanish Teacher, St. Gabriel Consolidated School, Cincinnati As a teacher of younger learners, I am on the lookout for research and theories to assist me in the classroom. Sometimes, this involves … Continue reading →

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The Changing Colors of the Season

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Holly Haputa, Professional Development Chair Spanish Teacher, Avon Lake High School As I look out the window, I’m reminded what a beautiful time of year this is in Ohio – that seasonal transition where summer gives us its last dose … Continue reading →

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Let Them Be Noisy

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Channeling Enthusiasm while Learning Samantha Bremner, OFLA Early Language Learning Chair I’ve been told many times that my classroom is the loudest. I get headaches; the kids get tired, my classroom is in a constant state of organized chaos. But, … Continue reading →

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AATG Updates

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Dennis Boyd, Brunswick High School Ohio AATG Treasurer/AATG Liaison to OFLA OHIO AATG FALL CONFERENCE The 2017 Ohio AATG Fall conference will be held on Friday/Saturday, November 3-4 at the Hyatt Place in Dublin (n.b.: new location). The Ohio AATG … Continue reading →

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Travel, Good for the Soul

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Have you traveled with students lately? Julie Frye, OFLA Membership Chair French Teacher, Lexington High School This issue, I am deviating from my usual “perks of membership” article and talking about something near and dear to my heart: TRAVEL! My … Continue reading →

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Advocating for Bilingual Education: Meeting the Needs of ELL Students and Foreign Language Learners

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Derek Braun, TESOL/OFLA Liaison Columbus City Schools, ELL Science Teacher “I was born here, pero soy de México.” This was the statement made by a student introducing herself to the class on the first day of school. The setting is … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Rubrics to Guide Your IPA and PD Proposals

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Cardinal Editor

Lesley Chapman, OFLA Executive Vice President  Sycamore High School Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! At OFLA we have been working hard to continue supporting the stellar work our World Language colleagues are doing across the state. One of our … Continue reading →

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