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Category Archives: General
Looking Ahead: A Context for OFLA 2017-2018
Beth Hanlon, OFLA President-Elect Spanish Teacher, Oberlin High School After a great “core strengthening” at the 2017 OFLA conference, the 2016-2017 school year will soon be behind us! I would like to take the opportunity to give you details of … Continue reading
Recruiting and Retaining Language Students
Angela Gardner Spanish Teacher, Ross High School Think back to your choices as a student. Why do you sign up for any particular class? A course may fulfill required minimums for graduation with a particular diploma or degree. Many schedules … Continue reading
Posted in Cardinal, General, Summer 2017, Uncategorized
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Foreign Language Classrooms: Native versus Non-Native Teachers and Culture Integration
Marissa Wood In our exponentially-growing multicultural society, the ability to speak multiple languages is crucial. It is thought that those who can reach more people will ultimately be more successful. Furthermore, a society in which more connections are made—linguistic and … Continue reading
Posted in General, Summer 2017, Uncategorized
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The Principled Approach (TPA)
Advancing Language Acquisition by Developing Departmental Cooperation John De Mado There is a distinct difference between an ‘approach’ and a ‘method’. An approach is philosophical in nature and pertains to a teacher’s belief system or, as written in Alice … Continue reading
Posted in General, Summer 2017, Uncategorized
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Come join us at the 2017 OFLA Conference in Columbus, Ohio!
Lucas Hoffman, OFLA President 2016-2017 French & Spanish Teacher, Sylvania Southview High School Come join us at the 2017 OFLA Conference in Columbus, Ohio! It will take place March 30-April 1 at the Hilton Polaris. Many of you will remember … Continue reading
2017 Board Elections, Meet the Candidates!
Beth Hanlon, OFLA President-Elect After working with the OFLA Nominations Committee, it is time to present the members that will be running for OFLA Board positions during the upcoming election! Please take the time to read about each the eligible professional … Continue reading
Posted in Executive News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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The Twelve Months of Membership
Julie Frye, Membership Chair Lexington High School French teacher *I am enrolled in OFLA via OEA, and so my OFLA dues are automatically deducted from my paycheck. The renewal date for OFLA members who choose this option is 15 January annually. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Membership, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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Exciting News for Camp OFLA 2017
Lori Winne, Ph.D., Early Language Learning Chair Co-Director, Camp OFLA OFLA continues to support Camp OFLA with scholarships for campers and stipends for H.S. counselors and teachers. The mission of OFLA is committed to world language study beginning in the … Continue reading
Twelve Tips for Implementing Authentic Resources in Your Classroom
Lisa Sobb, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair Sylvania Southview High School The importance of including authentic resources in the world language classroom cannot be overstated. Not only do they provide exposure to current, authentic language, but they also can … Continue reading
Posted in Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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Building a Successful Japanese Program in Marysville
Iya Nemastil ネマスティル ・イヤ Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese, Vice President Japanese Teacher, Marysville High School In order to build a successful language program, it is essential to advocate and lead with proficiency-based teaching practices to build a comprehensive … Continue reading
Posted in Affiliates, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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