Checking for Understanding

#67In this episode I’m taking the idea of input a little further.  Most of us are on board and understand the importance of making input comprehensible for students.  But, how can we check that the language is actually being understood by students? Because if they’re not understanding they’re not acquiring. I’ll share tips for checking for understanding and what to do with the info we get.Topics covered in this episode:The quick rundown on input and why it’s beneficialThe role of comprehensible inputHow to make input comprehensibleWhy check for understandingWhy the checks are useful and what to do with what we learnHow to check for understandingStrategies for checking for understandingPodcast episodes referenced in this episode:Episode 63: Input and Output in the Language ClassroomEpisode 32: The Origins of CI: Krashen's Input Hypothesis ______________________________Work with Joshua either in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points for tips, tools and resources for language teaching.______________________________Let's connect!wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group______________________________Teachers want to hear from you and what you are proud of in your classroom.Join me on the podcast.  We record conversations remotely, so you can be anywhere.