In this episode I discuss the communication modes, including a look back at the legacy teaching focused on the 4 skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Then moving into the arrival of the Communication Modes, which don’t erase the skills, but rather put them into a communicative context.   [<a href="https://wlclassroom.com/2018/09/08/talkingpoints/">sign up for Talking Points</a>]The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines put communication into these categories: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational.  Presentational communication <ul><li>One-way speaking or writing that does not allow for real time clarification of meaning.  </li><li>Prepared in advance, not spontaneous</li></ul>interpretive communication <ul><li>One-way listening or reading that also does not allow for real time clarification of meaning. </li><li>This may require accessing personal knowledge of the topic or doing research.  </li></ul>Interpersonal communication<ul><li>Two-way speaking that allows for clarification of the message in real time.  </li><li>When communicating interpersonally all speakers and listeners are involved in creating and interpreting the message and work together to assure that there is a collective understanding.</li></ul>What does it look like in the classroom?<ul><li>The 4 skills are woven together; listen then discuss or read and then write.</li><li>Begin with interpretive, then move on to other modes</li><li>IPA: Integrated performance assessment; backwards planning</li></ul> <a href="https://wlclassroom.com/2016/12/23/modes/">**Blog Post/Slide Share on  the ACTFL Communication Modes</a> Let's Connect! <a href="https://wlclassroom.com/2018/09/08/talkingpoints/">Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.</a><ul><li><a href="https://wlclassroom.com/">wlclassrom.com</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/WLClassroom">Twitter</a>:  @wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wlclassroom/">Instagram</a>:  @wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WLClassroom">Facebook</a>:  /wlclassroom</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/203751233328849">WLClassroom Facebook Group</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1819109/open_sms">Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast. </a>

In this episode I discuss the communication modes, including a look back at the legacy teaching focused on the 4 skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Then moving into the arrival of the Communication Modes, which don’t erase the skills, but rather put them into a communicative context.   [sign up for Talking Points] The ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines put communication into these categories: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational.   Presentational communicat...

The ACTFL Communication Modes