Jason Fritze What is High Leverage Teaching in the World Language Classroom 2023
Jason Fritze’s classes are one part stand-up comedy, one part drama class. In story after story, Jason entertains his students while at the same time bringing a vast knowledge of methods that guarantee successful language acquisition. It’s hard to believe you’re in a class at all. Jason has lived in Spain and traveled extensively. He brings culture and language to life when he teaches. His personality and immense knowledge of how languages are acquired and how reading contributes to increasing proficiency make him a valuable asset.
Jason is a National Board Certified Teacher in World Languages Other Than English, an author and a presenter. He is originally from Oklahoma, where he taught Spanish and French for seven years in Norman Public Schools and was named teacher of the year after becoming a Comprehension-Based Methods teacher. He has also taught in New Jersey and Tennessee, and his teaching experience spans from early elementary to adult. He regularly presents at state, regional and national language conferences and conducts workshops/in-services for language teachers throughout the United States on Comprehension-Based Methods and Reading Strategies in the WL classroom. Jason has collected hundreds of children’s books in both Spanish and French that he uses to provide additional reading for students. Jason began teaching Spanish and French for Fluency Fast in 2005.
Jason presents in-services for school districts throughout the year on reading as well as Comprehension-Based Methods and is frequently invited to present at state and national conferences as a keynote speaker and workshop presenter.
Jason is unable to respond regularly to email, but here are some answers to frequently asked questions:
Where can I see Jason present?
FluencyFast.com carries an online webinar called TPR to TPRS for Elementary Teachers and several language classes that I have taught.
How can I ask a question?
If you have a question about TPRS or Comprehensible Input or teaching strategies, you can also post a question on our Facebook page: IFLT / NTPRS /CI Teaching. I am one of the moderators. If I can’t get to your question, someone else usually can.
Can we hire you to do an in-service for our district/language association?
If you are interested in hiring me to do an in-service, please keep in mind that traveling outside of California during the school year is not always possible. Karen Rowan of Fluency Fast manages my in-service schedule. Please contact her at karen@fluencyfast .com for fees and availability.
Can I observe you teaching?
If you would like to observe me in Laguna Beach, you do not need to make an appointment. Observers can come to El Morro Elementary on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. Please check the school calendar first to make sure we have classes. I am occasionally presenting in-services.
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Jason Fritze is the Spirit of Laguna Award Recipient . The award recognizes a District staff member who exemplifies extraordinary service to others.
“I laugh every day with my students. When you tap into the joy that students bring, every day is special.”, says Jason.
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