Language Educators' Exchange

The Language Educators' Exchange is a podcast for language enthusiasts and learners of all levels, hosted by Drs. Sarah Albrecht and Aniqa Shah. Every month, we dive into the fascinating world of language teaching and learning, offering expert insights and practical tips from language educators and researchers. Our episodes are packed with the latest techniques in language teaching and ideas for turning research into practice. We invite you to tune in on the 15th of every month to join us for engaging discussions that will enhance your teaching journey and inspire your passion for language education!

Host

Aniqa Shah, PhD

Aniqa Shah is a PhD candidate at the University of Arizona, specializing in literacy with a minor in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (SLAT). Her research interests include bilingual literacy development, equity and justice in second language acquisition, technology-mediated teaching, digital literacy, linguistic power and hegemony, and the intersection of cognition and language. With over 15 years of teaching experience across various grade levels, both internationally and in the United States, she is dedicated to advocating for holistic teacher education. As part of this commitment, she is particularly interested in how technology can enhance teaching practices to better meet the needs of diverse, multilingual learners.