Painless Proficiency | Implementing Research-Based Best Practices Without Stress

$300.00

One-Hour Session for World Language Teachers

Proficiency-based instruction is great for students, but making the shift can be daunting for teachers. In this interactive workshop, participants will discuss what proficiency-based instruction IS, what it ISN’T, and how to address some of its biggest challenges. They will investigate how a traditional instructional approach can dovetail into proficiency-based learning at points such as goal setting, selecting instructional resources, and assessment. Teachers will leave with practical techniques and manageable steps to implement more proficiency-based instruction without the pain of completely changing everything in their curriculum.

In this session participants will:

  • Review research behind proficiency-based instruction and understand why it is considered best practice

  • Discuss common objections to proficiency-based instruction and learn techniques to address these challenges in the classroom

  • Explore practical techniques to include more proficiency-based activities (without changing everything you’re doing now!)

  • Leave with assessment tools to help manage proficiency-based grading.

In-person or virtual formats available.

One-Hour Session for World Language Teachers

Proficiency-based instruction is great for students, but making the shift can be daunting for teachers. In this interactive workshop, participants will discuss what proficiency-based instruction IS, what it ISN’T, and how to address some of its biggest challenges. They will investigate how a traditional instructional approach can dovetail into proficiency-based learning at points such as goal setting, selecting instructional resources, and assessment. Teachers will leave with practical techniques and manageable steps to implement more proficiency-based instruction without the pain of completely changing everything in their curriculum.

In this session participants will:

  • Review research behind proficiency-based instruction and understand why it is considered best practice

  • Discuss common objections to proficiency-based instruction and learn techniques to address these challenges in the classroom

  • Explore practical techniques to include more proficiency-based activities (without changing everything you’re doing now!)

  • Leave with assessment tools to help manage proficiency-based grading.

In-person or virtual formats available.

“Just wanted to say thanks for coming to our fall kick-off. I had TONS of teachers tell me not only how much they enjoyed your opening and break out sessions, but also how much they learned from them! It is by far the most positive feedback I’ve gotten, so thank you”
— Kim P., 2024 workshop organizer
“The opportunity to work with Lisa has impacted my teaching career. She constantly questions her curriculum, researches new ideas, and tests out activities with her students in a constant path towards an effective learning experience.”
— Wake County NC Public Schools colleague, August 2021
“ I am planning to add more of the activities shared by Lisa for next school year. I find them not only original and highly motivating, but also rich in content and strategies for our students.”
— 2024 workshop participant

Lisa Bartels coaches a colleague, August 2021

Upcoming Painless Proficiency Workshops:

VISTA Education / FLANC webinar | November 4 2024

Nash County Public Schools World Language in person PD | October 25, 2024

Guiliford County NC World Language kickoff - keynote | August 22, 2024