Category Archives: OFLA News: Association

Implementing Cultural Inclusion and Diversity

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Marlene BassilSpanish Teacher, Cardinal Mooney High School & Kent State University Adjunct Faculty As a language teacher I believe the awareness of inclusion and diversity is a vital part of a learning curriculum and should be implemented throughout the classroom. … Continue reading →

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Student Choice in the World Language Classroom

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Re-envisioning projects to increase engagement and highlight student talent. Tricia BeckerSpanish Teacher, Lakota West High School Are you a fan of a restaurant with a large menu or a food truck with 3 items to choose from?  In the language … Continue reading →

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Implementing Culture in Arabic Classrooms in Ohio’s Schools

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Hind HaddadArabic Teacher, International Academy of Columbus  Teaching world languages and cultures is a vital part of schools’ courses. Ohio’s schools have recently witnessed a huge demand for Arabic, one of the main languages in the world. With the increase … Continue reading →

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The Year of the Rabbit

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Learning about the Chinese New Year Paulina MontaldoSpanish Teacher, Ursuline High School, Spanish TeacherAdjunct Faculty, Youngstown State University  A beautiful dragon decorates the hallway of the Department of Modern Languages at Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio. We celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Fulbright-Hayes Group Project Colombia

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

A Study In Travel And Virtual Exchange Kelli Repphun8th Grade Spanish Teacher, Jackson Local Schools This past year, I participated in a Fulbright-Hays Group Project where myself, along with other area teachers and aspiring Spanish teachers, completed pre- and post-departure … Continue reading →

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Language Advocacy – Reconnecting with Goals and Partners to Recharge Our Advocacy

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Kathleen Stein Smith, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus  Introduction The COVID pandemic disrupted education and learning at all levels, impacting students everywhere. In addition, already-existing challenges to language learning have only become worse. Advocacy is needed more than ever before, … Continue reading →

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My Daily Pedagogical Practice

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Debbie Varga, Spanish TeacherRevere Local Schools Within the last five years or so, I brainstormed a mind map of what areas I should target for my unit and daily lesson planning. I named what I came up with “My Daily … 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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Reinventing Yourself in Times Like These…

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Deborah VargaSpanish Teacher, Revere Local Schools We are in difficult times in so many ways. We are being pressed on all sides and still we have hope that there is a “light at the end of the tunnel”. Your very … Continue reading →

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Camp OFLA 2023

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Cardinal Editor

Plans are underway for Camp OFLA 2023! Dr. Lori WinneProgram Director, Camp OFLA Camp OFLA 2023 will celebrate its 18th year this summer! Many changes have taken place over the years, including languages, staff and campers! Camp OFLA is a … Continue reading →

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