Rich Madel

Proficiency-oriented language teacher, Department Chair, 2018 @PSMLA1 Teacher of the Year, @SJUIDEPEL Doctor of Education

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

“We teach languages best when we use it for what it was designed for: communication” (@skrashen, 1981, p. 11).

#langchat

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@Elisabeth13 Would love your take on the Art + Science book after your done!

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

A special thank you to Maris Hawkins for joining the project and contributing her creativity and classroom-based pedagogical insight to the activity adaptations throughout. The team from @KlettWL a pleasure to work with throughout the process: Eduard, Barbara, Maje, and Marta.

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

🎉📚New Publication! 📚🎉

I’ve been a critic of textbooks in language learning for some time. (You read my dissertation, right?!) So, imagine my surprise when @KlettWL invited me to author a supplementary resource for their Reporteros Spanish-language textbook series. #langchat

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

The resource includes three sections:
1️⃣A theoretical introduction to ADI;
2️⃣A step-by-step guide to implementing the most popular ADI strategies;
3️⃣An extensive bank of suggestions to adapt, modify, and enrich selected activities from each unit across Levels 1–4.

[ACTFL @actfl]

Congratulations to the 2026 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year, Nathan Campbell! We look forward to partnering with you to champion language programs across the nation! 👏  @NECTFL @MCHighSchool

Learn more: https://t.co/fmnVjqPCpO

#TeacheroftheYear #ACTFL25

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

Excited to see my contribution to the Collective Wisdom feature in this issue of TLE. Thank you to Matt Coss and Caitlyn Pineault for their invitation! #langchat #actfl25

[ACTFL @actfl]

The Fall 2025 issue of The Language Educator is here—just in time for #ACTFL2025!🎉
Dive into stories on cultural connections, language learning, and 20 years of TLE excellence. 👉 https://t.co/szhnuRUgpl

Don’t forget: Advance registration ends TOMORROW! (10/29)

#TuesdayTLE

[Richard V. Reeves @RichardvReeves]

"We find significant improvements in student test scores in the second year of the cellphone ban after that initial adjustment period."
This is big: first U.S. causal study of cellphone bans via @nberpubs by David Figlio & @uozek
Paging @JonHaidt @jean_twenge @profgalloway

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

Dear @WCUofPA,

My bad. I just found these 20 year old parking tickets.

Sincerely,

Rich Madel, ‘08

[Nick Piccone @_piccone]

¡LOS EAGLES BLOCK JOSHUA KARTY OTRA VEZ! ¡EN ESPAÑOL!

@RR_RicardoFAN & @OscarBudejen ON THE CALL!

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@Elisabeth13 I’m afraid this place is a shell of its former self.

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

Anyway….. cell phone in the classroom at teacher discretion. 👍

[ABC News @ABC]

Children, especially girls, who own smartphones before they are 13 years old may have worse mental health outcomes when they're older, a new study suggests. https://t.co/NCciuuBmZ8

[LanguageBird @Language_Bird]

#LanguageBird is excited to welcome @SrMadel for a #ProfessionalDevelopment session on Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) as part of our #ACTFL Fundamentals Expert Series! 💡We’ll explore how IPAs authentically assess real-world #languageproficiency. 💬 #LanguageEducation

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@MattLaoshi Way to go, Caitlyn! A great paper on an important topic!

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@MmeCarbonneau @skrashen Now you have me thinking of which podcaster you have me confused with.

If I had to bet, though, it’s probably that *other* handsome, bald, distinguished, and highly decorated language teacher, Ben Fisher-Rodriguez.

Am I right?!?!

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

“We teach languages best when we use it for what it was designed for: communication” (@skrashen, 1981, p. 11).

#langchat

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@jean_twenge @jean_twenge, curious your take on the impact of this change. Do you see this is a particular net positive or negative? Or are you just making an observation?

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

It’s that time of year again.

Don’t forget to pass it on!

#educhat

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@MmeCarbonneau Further reinforcing the “I’m not just blowing hot air up here, trust me” conclusion 😂

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

You may find this interesting #langchat and #educhat.

I shared what I consider to be realistic and attainable micro-practices (before, during, and after class) of my successful students. My intention was to be clear regarding expectations and encourage successful habits. 1/3

[Rich Madel @SrMadel]

@MmeCarbonneau Honestly part of my goal was so I can say w/ more authority: “ignore it at your own risk, these habits are proven to be in your interest.”

For context, I teach what is for many their first honors level lang course. So I want to be clear about what successful Ss do (and don’t do)