#24 In this episode we look at how we structure our world language classrooms. How can we redesign our classrooms so that they are more communicative and support risk-taking, promote community, and help students rise in proficiency?  I'm joined by Darcy Rogers, Spanish Teacher and founder of OWL (Organic World Language), who helps us all re-envision what our classroom can be.Darcy speaks about:<ul><li>the traditional classroom structure and the obstacles it creates</li><li>how we can remove these obstacles</li><li>the linguistic and social-emotional benefits of removing these obstacles</li><li>the foundations of OWL methodology</li><li>infusing pieces of OWL into our classrooms</li></ul>Connect with Darcy Rogers:<ul><li>Twiter: <a href="https://twitter.com/OWLanguage">@OWLanguage</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/owlanguage/">@owlanguage</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OrganicWorldLanguage/">@OrganicWorldLanguage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/756622874400083">OWL Collaborative (Facebook Group)</a></li><li>Website: <a href="http://www.owlanguage.com/">www.owlanguage.com</a></li></ul>  Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community Work with Joshua either <a href="https://wlclassroom.com/schoolworkshops/">in person</a> or <a href="https://wlclassroom.com/virtualworkshops/">remotely</a>. <a href="https://wlclassroom.com/2018/09/08/talkingpoints/">Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.</a><ul><li><a href="https://wlclassroom.com/">wlclassrom.com</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/WLClassroom">Twitter</a>:  @wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wlclassroom/">Instagram</a>:  @wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WLClassroom">Facebook</a>:  /wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/203751233328849">WLClassroom Facebook Group</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1819109/open_sms">Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. </a>

#24 In this episode we look at how we structure our world language classrooms. How can we redesign our classrooms so that they are more communicative and support risk-taking, promote community, and help students rise in proficiency?  I'm joined by Darcy Rogers, Spanish Teacher and founder of OWL (Organic World Language), who helps us all re-envision what our classroom can be. Darcy speaks about: the traditional classroom structure and the obstacles it createshow we can remove these obsta...

Redesigning Classroom Structure with Darcy Rogers