CSCTFL 2013 Linda Egnatz Lincoln-Way H.S., Frankfort, IL

HOW DID YOU BECOME A SPANISH TEACHER?

Think about one class you currently teach... What are their career aspirations? Write the name and intended career of as many students as you can.

Connecting language learning to students’ careers interests increases retention and parental support.

Discover your students’ career interests. Surveys Interviews Projects & Presentations

Remember the movie, “Legally Blonde”? Presentational Mode: The Video College Application

Intentionally connect career activities to language tasks. Novice – Asking questions Novice/Intermediate – Giving directions Intermediate – Telling a story in the past

Try a seating chart based upon career interests. Medical Science / Technology Education Engineering / Architecture Business / Accounting Law / Political Science / Law Enforcement Creative Arts

Differentiate activities based upon career interests. Bananagrams Personalized vocabulary lists Inquiry-based activities, projects, presentations Readings, Podcasts, video/printed news Role-plays

Want Ad – Curriculum Vitae - Application Letter – Interview Read several authentic want-ads Write a want-ad Create a Curriculum Vitae Write an application letter Role-play Job Interview Questions & Answers

Empresa Multinacional del área energética líder en el mundo busca: REPRESENTANTE COMERCIAL Profesión Ingeniero Comercial, Ing. Civil Industrial o profesión afín con experiencia entre 1 a 4 años en áreas comerciales o ventas, deseable en empresas de retail, con disponibilidad para trabajar en la zona sur de Chile. Conocimientos de idioma inglés escrito y hablado. Alta capacidad para mantener buenas relaciones personales. Habilidades para trabajar en equipo. Se ofrece: Integrarse a empresa líder en su rubro, formando parte de un equipo profesional y motivado. Renta acorde con el mercado. Excelentes posibilidades de desarrollo a nivel nacional como internacional. Los interesados deben enviar sus antcedentes curriculares antes del 5 de abril del año presente indicando pretensiones de renta a: Casilla xx, Santiago.

Keep up with past students occasionally Invite them to present to your class about college language experience Encourage them to travel abroad – Skype or blog with your current students Share job successes and language connections Bulletin Board w/postcards, letters, photos

Continually weave in the question, “How will I use Spanish?” Help them visualize it happening.

Prepare now for a Spanish minor in college. Alongside... A complement to... Retention will grow.

Share with a partner or your row what you’re “taking away” from this presentation. Learning must be intrinsically linked to personal motivation... Go back to your classrooms and make language learning PERSONAL!