Name
Puppets in the Secondary World Language Classroom
Description
This session will cover the how and why of using puppets in the second language classroom. Studies show that puppets reduce students' nervousness to speak their second language, and thus have a variety of applications! Ideas include building cultural competency, free play application, storytelling, presentational speaking, and more! Teacher testimony, student examples, and academic research will lay the foundation for puppetry in the World Language classroom, but can also easily be applied to the ELA classroom as well. Attendees will also have a chance to work with puppets themselves!
Speakers
Track
MALT (Foreign Languages)
Date
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location Name
BSHS 30
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Session Type
Session - In-Person