Diana and I are overjoyed to express our deepest gratitude to the exceptional group of educators who generously volunteered their time and expertise over the holidays to review and provide invaluable feedback on our four AP Spanish units.
📣 A special shout-out to these incredible teachers who helped us this time:
Heather B., Araceli C., Mary B., Leslie H., Tonya B., Rosemarie G., Nicole A., Kristen A., Kristin S., Karen R., Ohlaysha H., Pamela C., Alaina B., Hector T., Tamara W., and María P.
Your feedback has been nothing short of fantastic, and I am thrilled to share some of the glowing comments about our new AP Spanish Units:
🌸 AP Spanish Unit Feedback: La belleza – Influences of Beauty and Art
Nicole A. expressed her satisfaction with the unit’s clear organization and the convenience of ready-made daily slides. Meanwhile, Karen R. highlighted her enthusiasm for the interconnected themes, diverse sources, and the abundance of exam-style questions. She went on to describe the unit as phenomenal, anticipating both her enjoyment in teaching it and her students’ appreciation for the varied material and critical thinking opportunities.
“I like that it is clearly organized, and the daily slides are done for me! I am very impressed with everything I’ve seen and clicked on. I like the organization, and it is visually attractive and clear.” – Nicole A.
“I think this is phenomenal! I would truly enjoy teaching this unit and any other unit designed in the same way. I think the students would also like the variety of material presented and the ability to do critical thinking about the topic.” -Karen R.
“I liked that the other themes were interwoven into this unit. There was a wide variety of sources included and the quantity of exam-style questions.” – Karen R.
👨👩👧 AP Spanish Unit Feedback: La Familia – Families and Different Societies
Alaina B. found the section on “sharenting” thought-provoking and praised the La Familia unit for its exceptional organization, engaging content, perfect video length, and broad thematic coverage. Her recommendation without reservation underscored the unit’s overall excellence.
“I loved the section on ‘sharenting.’ I think the material in this unit is exceptionally well-organized and engaging. The length of the videos (30 sec to 4 mins) is perfect, and will hold the attention of the viewer. The broad content encourages critical thinking and discussion (Royal Family, Sharenting, the perils of technology, animation pelicula corta). The organization and presentation of thematic material is truly exceptional.” -Alaina B.
👤 AP Spanish Unit Feedback: Identidad – The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity
María P. was captivated by the La Identidad unit, describing it as amazing and appreciating the inclusion of various activities that contribute to its richness and appeal.
“It’s amazing! I love how it has all sorts of activities.” -Maria P.
📡 AP Spanish Unit Feedback: La ciencia y la tecnología – How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives
Heather B. commended the unit for its overall look, resource accessibility, video integration, and connection to modern sources. Leslie H. appreciated the unit’s comprehensive coverage, including elements of research, interviews, broadcasts, and literature from various countries and perspectives. Tonya B. specifically praised the variety found in the unit, expressing her intention to use parts of it in her classroom despite being less versed in the subject. She also thanked for the opportunity to explore and utilize the unit in her teaching.
“I was so impressed with this unit and all the variety found in it. I am definitely going to use parts of it in my classroom. Thank you so much for sharing this with us and giving me a chance to look over your unit.” -Heather B.
“I really liked the newspaper journal articles and how you included them in an easy-to-print version.” –Tonya B.
“I like that includes elements of research, listening to interviews and broadcasts and literature. I also think it covers a variety of different topics within the theme of technology from a variety of countries and perspectives.” -Leslie H.
Your insightful comments and constructive feedback have fueled our passion to continue creating engaging and effective materials. Your collective feedback serves as a source of inspiration and affirmation. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise you bring to the table.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of our 💚 hearts.
Jared and Diana
Speaking Latino Spanish Teachers Community