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Curiosity for Better Learning
Welcome to the Curiosity for Better Learning podcast where we talk with educators, researchers, and thought leaders about top of mind topics in the K-12 education space! We hope you take away evidence backed insights from cutting-edge research, practical ideas you can try in the classroom today, and questions that inspire your own exploration to learn more; awakening your professional curiosity.
Curiosity for Better Learning
Defining Literacy feat. Imua Literacy (Pt.1)
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McREL International, Dallas Duncan, Keri Budinger, Kanoa Ishihara, Erin D’Amelio, Esmeralda Carini
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Season 2
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Episode 2
We catch up with Erin D'Amelio & Dr. Esmeralda Carini to discuss their work and contributions to the Hawai’i State Literacy plan, a multilateral blueprint designed to give students across the region the skills to advocate for themselves and achieve life-long literacy.
Key Takeaways:
- Defining the goal/objective of literacy outside the narrow definition of reading and writing
- How educators can play a role in addressing some common barriers to literacy
- Practical guidance and evidence-based tools for educators who serve multilingual students and ELs