In the evolving landscape of language education, student autonomy is more than just learner independence—it's about empowering students to take ownership of their communicative competence. This dynamic webinar explores the often-overlooked role of output in fostering autonomy in the language classroom. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how output contributes to second language acquisition and its impact on learner autonomy. They will explore various types of output, ranging from mechanical drills to meaningful, communicative tasks, and examine how each supports language development. The session will guide educators in transforming traditional exercises into engaging, communicative output experiences that promote real-world language use. Teachers will also learn to design and implement output-rich tasks that encourage students to take initiative, make choices, and reflect on their language learning process. Whether you're new to communicative language teaching or looking to deepen your practice, this session will equip you with practical strategies to make output a powerful driver of student autonomy.
Claudia Elliott is a nationally recognized Spanish teacher at Paxon School for Advanced Studies in Jacksonville, Florida. With over two decades of experience in world language education, she is celebrated for her innovative, communicative teaching approach and her dedication to student-centered learning.
Awards and Honors:
Teaching and Leadership: Claudia teaches Spanish 1, Spanish 3 IB, and AP Spanish Language and Culture. She is known for replacing traditional textbooks with acquisition-driven instruction and custom-designed resources that promote real-world communication and student autonomy.
Podcast and Professional Development: Claudia is the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast Growing with Proficiency, which has released over 150 episodes focused on empowering world language teachers. Through this platform, she has interviewed leading experts in the field, including Stephen Krashen, Kim Potowski, and Bill VanPatten, offering listeners deep insights into language acquisition, pedagogy, and classroom innovation.
Impact and Outreach: In addition to her classroom work, Claudia presents regularly at national and regional conferences, including SCOLT, ACTFL, and the World Language Teacher Summit. Her workshops and sessions focus on sustainable language teaching, communicative task design, and fostering learner autonomy. Claudia Elliott continues to inspire educators nationwide with her passion, expertise, and commitment to transforming language education.
| Eastern Daylight Time | EDT | 7:00 PM |
| Central Daylight Time | CDT | 6:00 PM |
| Mountain Daylight Time | MDT | 5:00 PM |
| Pacific Daylight Time | PDT | 4:00 PM |
This is a webinar series of the Edinumen’s 7 Pillars of Active Learning Methodology.
We will give away a registration for the 2026 Semana del Español Excelente at the University of Salamanca in Salamanca, Spain. People who attend live will receive a certificate of participation.
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