5:05 – the meaning of engagement, with an emphasis on relationships

6:30 – engagement, challenge, reflection, and learning

7:35 – initial awareness of the concept of working on the work

8:25 – theory, practical application, and context for a student-centric approach

9:40 – a book is borne out of a passion for teaching

10:55 – sharing content on the internet is easy but taking it to the next level takes effort

12:35 – what it means to be a teacher leader

13:10 – leadership cultivates an environment that models for learners how to maximize learning’s benefits

14:25 – technology increases connections and provides a platform for interaction with many others

15:10 – it’s important to convey to students the value of what they are learning

16:10 – learning world languages can have an impact beyond the classroom

16:45 – literacy’s broad significance

17:55 – colonialism’s intersection with language and identities

18:30 – “Who are we?” and “Where do we come from?” are sometimes answered inside a study of world languages

20:30 – design qualities – the most important ones are those that appeal to the learners and draw them into the work

21:20 – novelty and variety – a great idea, when properly leveraged

24:20 – young people, to be successful, need to understand that their voices matter

25:25 – students need to realize the consequences and impacts of their decisions

26:45 – teachers need to be intentional about creating a classroom where every student is heard and valued

27:50 – ensuring that student talents and interests have a platform in the classroom

30:00 – the organization of the book is intended to provide a spectrum of support from Why? to What can I do tomorrow? And 

30:45 – Mr. Bob Pollock, Lakeside High School, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia – storytelling as a teaching tool

32:30 – the importance of the backstory and highlighting connections that are sometimes missing in some educational materials

33:20 – the call to action – make sure that student voice and student empowerment are part of each student’s school experience

35:00 – read the book, use the book, one bite at a time, and it will make a difference in your teaching

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Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency

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Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

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