Does maintaining their heritage language help students develop literacy skills in English? The research says “yes.”

Dr. Elena Schmitt, professor of applied linguistics and educational researcher, joins All For Literacy host Dr. Liz Brooke for a detailed discussion about how supporting a student’s bilingualism supports the whole child. From maintaining access to key cultural and social interaction to supporting English literacy acquisition, helping students maintain their first language is worth the effort.

Gain an understanding of:

• How to apply the research when it comes to supporting English language learning
• Actionable ways educators can support bilingual students in their classrooms
• Why the advice to “speak English at home” can be detrimental to students
• How to create an inclusive environment centered around translanguaging

Tune in to Episode 5 for an inspirational, research-backed discussion about how heritage languages, bilingualism, and translanguaging affect student identity and success.

About Dr. Elena Schmitt

Dr. Elena Schmitt is a professor of applied linguistics and coordinator of the master’s in bilingual education and TESOL program at Southern Connecticut State University. Her research focuses on language contact, first language attrition, classroom interaction, teacher education, and technology-assisted teaching.

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As the crucially important ideas of the science of reading spread, a shift of focus to sustainable implementation will ensure evidence-backed instruction continues to change the literacy landscape. Implementation relies on the mutually beneficial relationship between educators and researchers to work effectively and sustainably.

Started in Part 1 of Season 4, Episode 3, of the All For Literacy podcast, Dr. Liz Brooke, Margaret Goldberg, and Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan continue their insightful conversation about research access for educators. Goldberg, a literacy coach and co-founder of The Right to Read Project, brings an educator’s viewpoint, while Cárdenas-Hagan pulls back the curtain on the world of research.

During this two-part episode, the guests explore:

• Effective partnerships between schools and researchers
• Best practices for research dissemination
• Evidence-based practices for Emergent Bilinguals
• Integrating repetition and feedback into day-to-day classroom activities

Tune in to this two-part episode for a thoughtful look into the ever-changing landscape of the science of reading, and subscribe to never miss an important literacy discussion!

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As the crucially important ideas of the science of reading spread, a shift of focus to sustainable implementation will ensure evidence-backed instruction continues to change the literacy landscape. Implementation relies on the mutually beneficial relationship between educators and researchers to work effectively and sustainably.

In Season 4, Episode 3, of the All For Literacy podcast, host Dr Liz Brook shares part 1 of her sit down with Margaret Goldberg and Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan for an insightful conversation about research access for educators. Goldberg, a literacy coach and co-founder of The Right to Read Project, brings an educator’s viewpoint, while Cardenas-Hagan pulls back the curtain on the world of research.

Together, this episode’s guests explore:

• Effective partnerships between schools and researchers
• Best practices for research dissemination
• Evidence-based practices for emergent bilinguals
• Integrating repetition and feedback into day-to-day classroom activities

Walk away from this episode with a thoughtful look into the ever-changing landscape of the science of reading, and subscribe to never miss an important literacy discussion!