Curiosity for Better Learning

Defining Literacy feat. Imua Literacy (Pt. 2)

McREL International, Dallas Duncan, Keri Budinger, Kanoa Ishihara, Erin D’Amelio, Esmeralda Carini Season 2 Episode 3

This is the second half of our conversation with Erin D'Amelio & Dr. Esmeralda Carini where we discuss evidence-backed strategies for encouraging literacy and academic talk in the classroom.

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