Finding Success With Authentic Tasks - Professional Development

Authentic communicative tasks such as those used in Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) are challenging, real-world scenarios that call upon students’ creativity and proficiency, not just in the language but also with the cultures about which students are learning. This session will show you how to utilize authentic tasks in all communicative modes both as stand-alone tasks and as preparations for an IPA, and will also touch on best practices when administering an IPA. Teacher’s Discovery is all about helping teachers grow their skills and provide their students with top-notch instruction and materials. Because ongoing professional growth is essential for a robust World Language program, Teacher’s Discovery offers a variety of training options focused on high-leverage, research-informed, classroom-tested strategies. All sessions are designed and facilitated by veteran teachers and trainers led by Justin Slocum Bailey, Director of Teacher Training.  Effective teaching involves identifiable, learnable skills that the team is excited to help you hone! 90 minute virtual session.