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!
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 9: Multimodality in Language Teaching
In this conversation, we discussed multimodal language teaching, its relevance in the K-12 classroom, and how teachers can adapt despite curricular and technological limitations.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
33:58
Episode 8: Bilingual Literacy through Digital Reading Resources
In this conversation, we speak with Dr. Maria Bhattacharjee about the use of digital resources to enhance the reading experience of bilingual children and their families. Show notes: Link to the bil...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
35:57
Episode 7: Asset-Based Approaches to Teaching Multilingual Learners
Dr. Ali Yaylali talks with us about turning misconceptions about multilingual learners into asset-based teaching approaches.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
36:36
Episode 6: Using Translation for Language and Literacy Teaching
In this episode, Sarah, one of our co-hosts, takes a deep dive into using pedagogical translation for language and literacy teaching. Pedagogical translation can be used across ages, language-learning stages, and content-area contexts, so tune ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
33:14
Episode 5: Teaching Adult Language Learners: Making it Relevant
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jennifer Dalzell about designing and implementing effective educational programs for adult language learners. Jennifer is a dynamic educator, researcher, and school leader with over 15 years of experience in le...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
34:45
Episode 4: Language Teaching in a Super Diverse Society
In this episode, we talk with Maryam Aslam, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher in Dubai. As an EAL and Inclusion Specialist, she focuses on linguistic acquisition and coordinates fast track EAL strategies for diverse learners. S...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
37:00
Episode 3: Conversation with a Bilingual Dyslexia Specialist
This episode features Catalina Lugo, lecturer in bilingual education with the University of Houston-Downtown in Texas. She is a former classroom teacher in Mexico and the US and a bilingual dyslexia specialist. Ms. Lugo shares multiple tips to ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
43:25
Episode 2: Translanguaging
Join Dr. Nahal Rodieck as she talks about the importance of drawing upon students' linguistic, cultural and experiential resources when teaching language and discusses a few strategies for doing so. Dr. Rodieck has been a language educator for ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
30:26
Episode 1: Language Learning and Literacy
Join guest Dr. Jill Castek as she discusses the connection between language learning and literacy. Dr. Castek is Professor of Literacy, Technology, Bi & multilingual Learners & STEM Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
37:46