CASE STUDIES
MAPAS’ 21st-Century Resources Boost Skills and Engagement INTRODUCTION This case study focuses on Magnolia Inmon, a teacher from Fairfax County (VA) and highlights how MAPAS’ innovative approach transformed her teaching, improved student engagement, and enhanced language learning outcomes.
Instructor Profile Magnolia Inmon was born and raised in Madrid, Spain, where she completed her undergraduate studies before moving to the United States. She received her first Spanish teaching certification from the Atlanta Department of Education and taught all levels of Spanish in private and public schools. After moving to Virginia she obtained a MLA Certification in Spanish from George Mason University and a Spanish Teaching Certification from ACTFL. In addition she holds a Masters in Accounting and Finances by CEREM, Madrid. She is also a member of ACTFL, AATSP, AAUSC, and Instituto Cervantes. Magnolia has been using MAPAS daily in her classroom for over a year.
Institution Profile Ideaventions Academy, located in Fairfax County, Virginia, is an independent school educating students from grades 1st through 12th. The academy fosters a vibrant community of students led by a team of dedicated and passionate teachers. Ideaventions Academy provides an engaging and active learning environment that encourages students to delve deep into their areas of interest. By combining rigorous academics with hands-on experiences, the academy nurtures the exceptional talents of its students while fostering a sense of community and friendship. © 2024 by Klett World Languages, Inc. All rights reserved
The Challenge Magnolia faced several new challenges brought on by the rapid changes in society overall and in modern education spurred on post-COVID-19: • Integrating technology into the content and delivery of lessons, in order to meet the diverse needs of her students and to equip them for real-world communication in the 21st century • Incorporating more examples of authentic, multicultural resources, to provide her students with opportunities to enhance their cultural competence while simultaneously supporting their language proficiency journeys. • In addition, Magnolia sought a resource that would address these issues while also improving student engagement and performance in language proficiency assessments. After careful consideration, Magnolia decided to try MAPAS as a solution to overcome this multifaceted challenge.
“A challenge I faced while teaching our students was the need to incorporate technology and updated materials in our lessons.” MAGNOLIA INMON
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