Pedagogical Foundations and Features:

Waymaker Spanish 1 and 2 offer a comprehensive introductory Spanish sequence, providing guidance and practice in reading, writing, listening to, and speaking Spanish. Each module includes thematic vocabulary, sequenced grammar instruction, numerous self-check drills and exercises, open-form communicative activities, scaffolded writing assignments, and reading passages exploring various aspects of life and culture in the Spanish-speaking world. Each grammar section is introduced by a short reading passage to highlight new structures and patterns within their linguistic context. Within each lesson, self-grading practice activities with targeted feedback allow students to learn by doing and track their level of mastery. The text is accompanied by engaging images and videos throughout, and all vocabulary and reading passages include audio files to practice pronunciation and listening comprehension.

About Our Team:

Spanish 1 was designed and developed by the Spanish department at SUNY Oneonta in cooperation with Lumen Learning. This project was supported by SUNY OER Services with funds from New York State’s 2018-2019 budget allocation for Open Educational Resources.

Senior Contributors and Pedagogical Design:

Erica Brown, SUNY Oneonta
Alejandra Escudero, SUNY Oneonta
María Cristina Montoya, SUNY Oneonta
Elizabeth Small, SUNY Oneonta

Faculty Contributors:

Alma D. Mejia Bonilla
Deborah Edson, Tidewater Community College
Diamond Wilson, Spokane Community College
Viridiana Garcia Choy, SUNY Oneonta
Liz Rangel Arriola, Pima Community College
Mayra Cortes-Torres, Pima Community College
Elena Grajeda, Pima Community College
Carlos A. Joloy Carballo

Other Contributors:

This book has benefited from the contributions of many people, including Samuel Bennett, Jesse Douglas, Freedom Learning Group, Alan Jennings, Colton Klein, Ray Meredith, Hailey Moehlmann, Latisha Nelson, Sandi Norman, Leah Ortiz, Michael Rushforth, Fabiola Weiss-Cortes, and Tasha West.

Special Thanks To:

Ed Beck, SUNY Oneonta
Spencer de Vries, Lumen Learning
SUNY OER Services

Acknowledgments

This book has benefited from the contributions of many people, including Mya Joi, Rosemary Bryerton, Alan Scott, Brad Lugo, Felicity Mendiola, and Margarita Garcia-Notario.

About Lumen

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Given our unique approach, our list of authors and other contributors may look different than the lists you are used to seeing. We provide both a list of the primary content authors (the people involved in the initial creation of the course) and a list of everyone who has contributed suggestions and other improvements to the course since it was first released. We invite you to join us as we create courseware that supports student learning more effectively each semester.

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