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#163
We’ve heard this idea of working smarter and not harder. Does that sound like something that is easier said than done? Do you feel that efficiency might sometimes compromise your teaching and how and what students are learning. In this episode I take on this idea with Amy Marshal, Spanish teacher in Massachusetts. Amy offers lots of tips, insights and suggestions for saving yourself time as a language teacher, while not compromising the effectiveness of your teaching and what your students learn.

Topics in this Episode:

• what it means to work smarter, not harder, in the context of teaching world languages
• key strategies that can help language teachers work more efficiently and effectively in their classrooms
• examples of low-preparation activities that provide high value and engagement for students
• balancing the need for thorough lesson planning with the goal of reducing workload and avoiding burnout
• steps teachers take to implement efficiency-focused and low-preparation ideas in their classrooms to enhance their teaching and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Connect with Amy Marshall:

• YouTube: @zonadeprofes
• Instagram: @zonadeprofes
• Twitter: @zonadeprofes
• LinkedIn: @Amy Marshall

Connect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community:

• wlclassrom.com
• X (aka Twitter): @wlclassroom
• Threads: @wlclassroom
• Instagram: @wlclassroom
• Facebook: /wlclassroom
• WLClassroom Facebook Group

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