Episode Summary What does it take to acquire another language? In my previous episode, I used a phrase that I have heard many times, “Oh, but there’s another language spoken in the home.” The statement can mean so many things and nothing at all. I want to break down what it takes to acquire another…
What Does it Take to Acquire a Language and Why All Teachers Should Know This Read More »
Episode Summary Last week, I was talking to my colleague who was so overwhelmed by all the questions and comments coming from the regular education teachers and frankly, the unwillingness of some to pause and take the situation in for what it was. We chatted a bit and calmed down, but a part of me
Here Are Your 3 Essential Truths to Reaching ELs in General Education Classroom Read More »
Episode Summary A while back, I recorded an episode about how I structured my middle school class, and since I work at 2 schools, middle and high school, I wanted to offer you a little glimpse into how I structure my high school classes. I have more students at the high school this year and
EL Class Structure and Vocabulary Instruction: A Peek Into My Classroom Read More »
Episode Summary Teaching multilingual learners requires great knowledge of language acquisition theory, teaching strategies, and methodologies. At the same time, it requires empathy, cultural awareness and openness. And that said, multilingual learners are not only students of EL teachers. They are all of our students. Every teacher is a language teacher. Sometimes when we talk
Every Teacher is a Language Teacher. Here is Why! Read More »
Episode Summary Artificial intelligence, or AI as we call it, has taken over so many areas of our life, and teaching is no exception. I have been waiting to share my insights into what using artificial intelligence might mean for all teachers and especially those of us who work with multilingual learners, but now I
5 Ways AI Can Help Save Teachers Time and Help Multilingual Learners Read More »
Episode Summary Many teachers work with small groups of students and especially if you’re in an elementary setting, schedule and instruction for those small groups can be one of the most challenging tasks of your entire school year. For today’s episode, I have invited back my dear friend, Kristen Vibas, to chat about just that,
How to Master Small Group Scheduling and Instruction with guest Kristen Vibas Read More »