#195There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in a proficiency-based classroom.  And yes, there is a place for it.Topics in this Episode:<ul><li>Misconceptions around teaching grammar and how Catherine and Mike's book, Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, addresses them?</li><li>What it looks like to teach grammar in a way that truly supports communication and proficiency, rather than just memorization and drills</li><li>In a proficiency-based vertical curriculum, how (or should) we incorporate grammar  Should specific grammar structures be explicitly planned for, or should they emerge more organically based on themes and student needs?</li><li>Examples of an activities and strategies that effectively integrates grammar while keeping communication at the center of learning</li><li>First steps to take when shifting toward a proficiency-based approach</li><li>Get your copy of <a href="https://www.ipgbook.com/proficiency-based-instruction-products-9781961332119.php">Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency</a>.  Use the code ACTFL15OFF to get 15% off the cost of the book.</li></ul>Connect with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers:<ul><li>Mike's Website: <a href="https://madlanguageteacher.weebly.com/">Diaries Of A Mad World Language Teacher</a></li><li>Catherine's Webiste: <a href="https://ritzworldlang.blogspot.com/">RitzWorldLang</a></li></ul>Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:<ul><li> <a href="https://wlclassroom.com/">wlclassrom.com</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/WLClassroom">X (aka Twitter)</a>:  @wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@wlclassroom">Threads</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>__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating <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</a> to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ <a href="https://forms.gle/qfKXY9tsB2hvsoCo8">Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.</a> ______________________________ <a href="https://forms.gle/7Dej7gJL89cCcMZc6">Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  </a><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>

#195 There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in a proficiency-based classroom.  And yes, there is a place for it. Topics in this Episode: Misconceptions around teaching grammar and how Cath...

Teaching Grammar For Proficiency with Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers