Parthena Draggett

World Language Consultant, Co-Author Temas & Thèmes, 2015 Ohio World Language Teacher of the Year

Parthena Draggett has had a long career as a professional educator: 39 years teaching a wide variety of Spanish and French courses at the secondary and university levels. Parthena recently retired from the Community School of Naples, Florida, where she also supervised Pre-K to 12 world languages, building Vertical Alignment and Pre-AP Strategies across languages and levels.

Parthena is lead author of the AP Spanish Language and Culture textbook, Temas, published by Vista Higher Learning, as well as co-author of Thèmes, for AP French. Passionate about her work with students and teachers in the quest for increased proficiency in language communication, Parthena was named “Ohio’s World Language Teacher of the Year” for 2015. Parthena maintains membership in ACTFL, the Florida Foreign Language Association, and the Ohio Foreign Language Teachers Association. She regularly presents at world language conferences, including AATSP, ACTFL, FFLA, OFLA, ICTFL, NECTFL, COFLT, and the AP Annual Conference.

Students Engaged in Planning for Greater Proficiency Outcomes through the Global Seal

This session will focus on students as more committed and caring about their own growth in language communication and culture as they "eye the prize" working toward a credential that validates their dedication and efforts. The Global Seal of Biliteracy has been a strong motivator for student engagement and determination in charting their own path to proficiency. We will also discuss the importance of the Global Seal for Schools wishing to set themselves apart as institutions emphasizing the importance of linguistic competency and global preparedness.

This presentation will be available for on-demand viewing on December 2nd during Global CRED. Register for Global CRED below, it’s quick easy and free!

Tools to Guide Student Reflection and Goal-Setting

A good teacher knows the power of self-reflection in the classroom. What went well and what needs improvement? Is the class ready for the next step or should there be more time spent on a particular text or concept? It is very important that teachers also empower students to do the same. This session will focus on empowering students to reflect on their own progress in language communication, and to also process teacher feedback. Participants will explore tools that help learners to evaluate and describe their strengths in the three modes and various tasks, and to also to identify needed areas of improvement for goal setting along their paths to proficiency. Involve them and they will get there!

This presentation will be available for on-demand viewing on December 2nd during Global CRED. Register for Global CRED below, it’s quick easy and free!