Using Spanish (or any language) to Navigate the World

By: Mrs. Susan Schwartz
from Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy

Category:
Real-World Learning

Subject(s) of entry:
Spanish, Foreign Language

Pedagogy:
Language Immersion

Grade(s) to which this was taught:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Middle school, High school

Grade(s) for which this will be useful:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Middle school, High school

Given that it is an election year and we recently lost Shimon Peres, I demonstrate how teachers can use world events to increase student awareness while building their skills in the target language. Spanish is particularly relevant right now given the Spanish speaking population in the US and a key issue in the elections; immigration.

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