In April, instructors from the departments of Asian Languages and Literatures, French and Italian Studies, German Studies, Middle-Eastern Languages and Cultures, Scandinavian Studies, and Slavic Languages and Literatures gathered for the Spring meeting of the UW Language Pedagogy Circle, launched in 2023 under the auspices of the Language Learning Center.
Professor Hedwige Meyer and Dr. Sarah-Kate Moore prepared and led a lively discussion on a chapter of Jane Willis’ landmark book A Framework for Task-Based Learning. Following a thought-provoking reflection exercise and a presentation of the theoretical framework of TBL, attendees engaged in a discussion of practical applications. The meeting was followed by an informal meet-and-greet with light refreshments and continued conversation around shared interests.
Please be on the lookout for the UW Language Pedagogy Circle's quarterly meetings in the 2024-2025 Academic Year! More information, including information on past events, can be found here.
The Language Pedagogy Circle is organized by Russell Hugo (LLC), Irina Markina (FIS), and Eduardo Viana da Silva (SPO). If you are interested in joining our listserv, please click here or email one of the organizers.