Teaching MLs

Ep 184.The Language Lens for a Content Classroom w/ Sara Ottow

Equity-based mindsets + language and literacy practices in all classrooms!

Sarah Bernadette Ottow has spent over 20 years supporting schools and organizations with her Language Lens® approach that improves the learning experience for every student. The Language Lens for Content Classrooms: A Guidebook for Teachers, Coaches & Leaders shows educators how to center language learners while improving accessibility across Tier 1/universal instruction for all learners in all classrooms, featuring:

• Ideas to invest in all students' identities
• Strategies to boost the learning of all students through speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills across the curriculum
• Tips to support student ownership in their academic success and, ultimately, their career, college, workplace, and life readiness!

The second edition of The Language Lens is designed for all teachers and all instructional leaders, now including guidance for coaches and principals.

187. Language of access, language of identity w/ Dr. Michelle Benegas and Natalia’s Benjamin

Dr. Benegas and Natalia’s Benjamin share how we can bring academic and heritage languages together. 

Ep 186. The science behind effective reading instruction for MLs w/ Dr. Claude Goldenberg

Dr. Claude Goldenberg shares the science behind effective reading instruction for MLs in this conversation. The research articles he mentioned during the conversation can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yj2DY-4mu3uNknvqI95TWTwe_ysjIpOR?usp=sharing

185. The Student Motivation Handbook w/Larry Ferlazzo

@Larryferlazzo shares 4 factors that foster intrinsic motivation in this podcast based on his newest book. https://amzn.to/44pF8qT

Ep 183. Supporting bilingual reading at home w/ Maria Potvin

Maria Potvin (@bilingual_lab) will share her article on supporting bilingual reading at home (https://onraisingbilingualchildren.com/2023/04/18/10-powerful-and-effective-strategies-to-promote-and-support-reading-at-home-for-bilingual-children/).

Ep 182. Teaching and Supporting Newcomers w/ Dr. Dewing & Dr. Mora-Flores

Learn how to best support English learners and address the needs of newcomers! This professional book provides step-by-step strategies for teachers of ELs. Written by Eugenia Mora-Flores and Stephanie Dewing, this book offers practical tips to help teachers bring English language instruction into any classroom. With this meaningful resource, teachers will meet English learners’ diverse needs and make newcomers feel safe and welcome.

 

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Ep 180. Why a language policy should be part of a DEIJ conversation w/ Matt Hajdun

Ep 179. The Science of Reading & Biliteracy: A perfect match

@MenendezAlestra & Anna Torres apply the SoR to cultivating biliterate students in this highly insightful podcast. 

Ep 178. Serving MLs through the MYP w/ Dr. Kendra Katnik

Ep 177. Teaching Math to ELLs w/ Adrian Mendoza

@adrianmendozaed shares how we can teach content in all disciplines, especially math. https://amzn.to/3nWMmTh