Claude Goldenberg, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, joins to uncover essential strategies for teaching multilingual learners. He dispels myths surrounding literacy education and addresses the common challenges faced in multilingual classrooms. The conversation emphasizes the cognitive similarities between learning for monolingual and multilingual students. Goldenberg dives into the significance of phonemic awareness and fluency, advocating for well-informed practices that embrace the science of reading, ultimately aiming for academic success for all learners.
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Understanding Science of Reading
The science of reading is a large body of research about how people learn to read and write, involving brain processes and instruction.
The term is often misunderstood and used superficially, leading to confusion and debate.
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Science of Reading Applies to English Learners
Research on reading is often incorrectly said to be only about monolingual English speakers; substantial research exists on English learners.
Rejecting scientific reading research for multilingual learners harms educators and students profoundly.
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Brain Circuitry for Literacy
Literacy requires constructing brain circuitry that connects sounds, written symbols, and meanings; this is not innate but learned.
While bilingual brains have functional differences, literacy instruction principles apply broadly regardless of language background.
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The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night
The Literacy 50-A Q&A Handbook for Teachers: Real-World Answers to Questions About Reading That Keep You Up at Night
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This handbook provides practical answers to common questions about teaching reading, offering insights and solutions for educators. It covers various aspects of literacy instruction, addressing challenges and providing guidance for effective teaching strategies. The book is designed to support teachers in their daily practice, offering real-world solutions to common problems. It aims to empower teachers with the knowledge and tools to improve their students' reading skills. The handbook is a valuable resource for both experienced and novice educators.
Unlock the potential in every multilingual learner as Claude Goldenberg, renowned professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, joins us to dispel myths and share crucial strategies in literacy education. Delve into the complexities of teaching reading to students mastering English, where educational rights meet the science of literacy. We promise a journey through the nuances of vocabulary acquisition and orthographic mapping, with Goldenberg guiding us to make academic content accessible without compromising on language development.
Ever wondered how the science of reading translates to multilingual classrooms? Look no further. We address the probabilistic nature of literacy learning, akin to the varied responses to a COVID-19 vaccine, and examine the relevance of neurolinguistics research for English learners. In a thought-provoking discussion, we challenge the notion that teaching strategies for monolingual and multilingual learners are worlds apart, instead highlighting their fundamental similarities and the necessity for a nuanced approach.
Join us as we navigate the foundations of reading development and learn how to best support emergent bilinguals. From the ARIES study to the pivotal role of phonemic awareness and fluency, we uncover the intricacies of teaching emergent bilingual children to read. Emphasizing the latest research, this episode is a clarion call for educators and advocates to embrace collaborative, well-informed practices in literacy education, ensuring that every learner's path to reading fluency is as effective and enlightened as possible.
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