Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Teacher Reflection: Making Time for It is Key to Success in the Classroom

Rebecca Wiehe, PhD, Spanish Teacher, Hudson High School Self-reflection is at the heart of teacher improvement. Devoting focused time to analyze one’s work and effectiveness in the classroom can be difficult, but the results are well worth the effort. We … Continue reading

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Ohio Foreign Language Initiative for University System of Ohio Institutions

Printed with permission of the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Network, Ohio Board of Regents Great progress was made on the development of statewide learning outcomes for beginning and intermediate language courses I and II during the Academic Year 2013-2014. Ohio … Continue reading

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Ursuline High School Celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast and Three Kings’ Day

Ursuline High School Celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast and Three Kings’ Day Paulina Montaldo, Spanish Teacher, Ursuline High School, Youngstown Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean celebrate the Epiphany, or what is also known as Three Kings’ Day, … Continue reading

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Teacher Education and Licensure

A Sneak-Peak on LangCred: Website to Be Launched in February Gaby Semaan, University of Toledo, Assistant Professor, Director of Middle East Studies and Coordinator of Arabic Program In the June 2014 issue of the Cardinal, we mentioned that HADI (Human … Continue reading

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Letter from the President

Richard Emch, North Royalton High School, OFLA President 2014-2015 Each school year often brings new challenges to the evolving landscape of foreign language teaching and learning.  As we navigate some uncertain waters, I have found that a professional association, such … Continue reading

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Awards

OFLA Awards Call for Nominations Martha E. Castañeda, OFLA President Elect Do you know an outstanding teacher or administrator who is deserving of recognition from OFLA for their “above and beyond” contribution to the world language community in Ohio and … Continue reading

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Board Elections —Would You Like to be a Part of It All?

Teri Wiechart, OFLA Past President Being on the OFLA board is a wonderful, collegial experience.  It is a Professional Learning Community like no other. The slate for the February election is nearly complete.  Soon we will be publishing information about … Continue reading

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Why OFLA is Worth It!

Milton Alan Turner, Saint Ignatius High School, OFLA Executive Treasurer At a cost of less than $4 a month, OFLA membership is a great bargain! Being a member of OFLA allows you to keep informed about changes in our profession … Continue reading

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Membership

People, People Who Need People… …Are the luckiest people in the World Language teaching profession Julie Frye, Lexington High School French, OFLA Membership Chair Do I have you singing yet? I used to work in another organization that met weekly … Continue reading

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2015 Central States Conference

For additional information on the 2015 Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, please visit http://csctfl.org/conferences/2015conference.html!

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