Getting started with "Proficiency"
Proficiency-focused, proficiency based, communicative: there are a lot of buzzwords that can sound intimidating even to us seasoned teachers. Honestly, sometimes they’re intimidating to us BECAUSE we are seasoned professionals. We have been down many roads and many different perspectives before, and so it can be hard to jump into something new (again.)
I dragged my feet for a few years before fully embracing the proficiency-focused approach, but never looked back once I took the leap. I want to share the baby steps that helped me!
I started by changing my gradebook (which you can read all about here) and then I slowly started updating my plans, assessments, and activities.
Today I want to share my 5 go-to activities 🙂 Now that I’ve tried out a BUNCH, I have my reliable favorites that I keep coming back to, time and again. Below you’ll find a quick intro to each, and links to tutorial blog posts where I have them!
#1 ¿Mano o Manos?
¿Mano o Manos? allows students to sit in their desks, and participate in almost the most passive way possible. All they need to do is read what’s on the screen, and then choose whether they will raise 1 hand or 2 to express their answer.
#2 PASITOS
#3 HEXÁGONOS
#4 CITAS CORTAS
#5 SONIDOS SECRETOS
I hope you find something new to try! Cheers to a new and wonderful school year, Profe!
2 Comments
These are all great ideas! Thank you!
I am so glad you found this post helpful!! 🙂