Session 1 Acquisition-Driven Instruction : Getting Your Feet Wet What is acquisition-driven instruction? Why might you be interested in it? What will your students gain from acquisition-driven instruction? How can you make ADI work in your classroom?
This session is for world-language teachers who are new to ADI or who aren’t sure where it might fit into their teaching practice.
Intended outcomes: - explain what ADI is - explain why ADI is valuable - describe some basic activities to incorporate into their classes - try out some activities in the group
This session is for world-language educators who have some experience with ADI. You understand the why and have developed a foundational understanding of how acquisition driven instruction serves to meet the needs of diverse learners.
You can spice up your classes and reinvigorate your joy for teaching by adding novelty to your bag of teacher tricks, while practicing new activities in a supportive environment with colleagues. Share what works for you and get suggestions from others in your field.
Intended outcomes: - learn some new activities that support ADI - share some practices that work in your classroom - practice in a supportive group environment - bring more joy into your teaching practice
