Bilingual people regularly switch between languages, which strengthens the parts of the brain responsible for managing and controlling language. This helps delay cognitive decline and keeps the brain functioning more efficiently as we age. https://t.co/kISZ7vrQ7g
- Instead of assigning writing, co-write w/ MLs (we do)
- Then put them in pairs to co-write (you & a partner)
- Then have them write independently (you do alone)
A new study found that bilingualism benefits the brain's structure and function, which vary depending on whether a person has impairments or dementia. https://t.co/cOkKizIxDi
According to a study at New York University, students who knew more than one language performed two to three times better on exams than students who knew only one language. https://t.co/etnj3AugcS
Wanted to share that the AMAZING @ColorinColorado has a new strategy library.
The first entry in their library are sentence frames and starters. https://t.co/U9VPe3Ttti
Are you familiar with federal law that protect our multilingual learners? 👩🏼⚖️
These are just 4 important federal legislation decisions that impact multilingual learners in K-12 federal programs. #esl#ocr
come, dice, dime.....
Did you read those words in English or Spanish? A few examples of words that look the same in both languages but mean very different things. Have grace for Ss learning a new language. #BilingualEducation#MultilingualLearners
Language is how students access the content! Without language objectives, ELs are denied participation in the lesson. 🌏🍎 #LanguageMatters#multilingualism#esl
This article from @edutopia shares the importance and impact of background knowledge in reading 🙌🏽
Excellent article esp for teachers of ELs
https://t.co/GhAZGSA1GA
@edutopia Excellent rephrasing! “Do you have any questions?” → “Who has the first question?” or “Ask me two questions about…”
“What are you working on?” → “What are you learning?”
“Where were you?” → “We missed you. Is everything OK?”
→ “What’s on your mind?”
Translanguaging is a 21st-century way of thinking about language and the language practices of emergent bilinguals that takes a perspective of strength and is critical to designing effective and equitable instruction. https://t.co/MVVXwrKZlO
"Just hearing two languages helps babies develop cognitive skills before they even speak." Fascinating article about the power of exposing babies to 2nd languages as early as possible. https://t.co/PS1rEbib0F #bilingual#duallanguage#languagelearner
More & more students are going back to in-person learning but we need to address equity gaps and make sure students, educators, and families − especially those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic − feel safe in the classroom.
https://t.co/Aey31VPGb3