Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™ Effective Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners (And Why It Works for Everyone)
16 snips
Apr 18, 2025 Antonio Fierro, a literacy expert focused on English learners, and Gabi Bell Jimenez, a specialist in language and literacy development, share invaluable insights on effective reading instruction. They emphasize the need to embed language development in literacy teaching from the start, avoiding the trap of oversimplification. The duo discusses practical strategies like using vivid imagery and real-world connections to enhance comprehension. They believe in building language skills incrementally, ensuring all learners thrive through rigorous, engaging content.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Dual Focus for Reading Success
- Reading comprehension depends equally on word recognition and language comprehension for English learners.
- Embedding language development alongside phonics and decoding is essential, since English learners do double the cognitive work.
Learning 'Jetty' Experience
- Antonio learned the word "jetty" recently despite teaching language for decades.
- Experiencing the unfamiliar word firsthand helped him empathize with English learners' challenges.
Oral Language vs. Literacy
- Oral language development encompasses rules, meaning, and use of language but excludes written language.
- Mastery of oral language is not required before developing literacy skills; they grow together.