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Category Archives: Vol. 53, No. 1 – Fall 2014
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
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
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
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
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
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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Beginning Teachers
A Year in the Life of a New WL Teacher Following French teacher Leah Hunt Through Her Second Year of Teaching Lesley A. Chapman, Sycamore High School French Teacher, OFLA Beginning Teachers Committee Chair Do you remember your first few … Continue reading
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Secondary Language Learning
Fall, a Busy and Reflective Time Debbie McCorkle, Unioto High School, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee The fall is a busy time for the Secondary Language Learning Committee! During this season, members of the Committee will be field testing a … Continue reading
Teacher Education & Licensure
Storytelling in FL Classroom: Toward More Use of a Powerful Tool Gaby Semaan, University of Toledo/Assistant Professor, Director of Middle East Studies and Coordinator of Arabic Program, OFLA Teacher Education and Licensure Storytelling is an old art that is … Continue reading
Technology Integration
OFLA Technology Integration Dr. Bryan R. Drost, Shaker Heights High School, OFLA Technology Integration Chair A huge thank you to everyone who attended the two technology integration workshops we had at the end of summer. I know that all of … Continue reading
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