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Teaching MLs

Tan Huynh 100 Episodes Aug 16, 2026

The goal of this podcast is to add to your toolkit so that you can empower language learners just like me.

Episodes

Andrea Bitner: Take Me Home
Andrea Bitner: Take Me Home Aug 16, 2026 2022 https://amzn.to/4qhiJb4   Published in July 2021 by Austin Macauley Publishers, the book tells the true stories of 11 former English Language Learner (ELL) students who came to the United States from all over the world. [1, 2, 3] First-Hand Perspective: It features real accounts of what it is like to grow up, learn English, and try to achieve the American dream. Overcoming Tragedy: The core of
Dr. Marie Heath & Strategic by Design
Dr. Marie Heath & Strategic by Design Jul 2, 2026 4166 Strategic by Design: The Blueprint for ML Programs by Dr. Marie Heath (published via Seidlitz Education) provides a comprehensive framework for building, evaluating, and sustaining effective educational programming for multilingual learners (MLs). Rather than treating language acquisition as an isolated classroom responsibility, Dr. Heath argues that student progress is driven by intentional, syst
Integrated Literacy for Experienced MLs w/ Beth Skelton & Tan
Integrated Literacy for Experienced MLs w/ Beth Skelton & Tan Jun 16, 2026 3309 Beth and I share about our newest book, Integrated Literacy for Experienced Multilinguals, on Olivia Wahl's Schoolutions Podcast. This book is written specifically for ELD teachers who have dedicated ELD class with MLs who have been labeled as ML for at least 5 years. We share how to backwards plan ELD units and teach the units' lessons.   
Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms
Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms May 5, 2026 3174 Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms, authored by Juliette van Eerdewijk and Mindy McCracken, is a practical guide designed to help educators foster deep, enduring learning for multilingual students. The book introduces a concept-based curriculum that integrates theoretical explanations with actionable teaching strategies, such as translanguaging, to support diverse stude
Meaning-Making in the ML World: Lessons from Modern World Languages w/ Rebeca Lozano
Meaning-Making in the ML World: Lessons from Modern World Languages w/ Rebeca Lozano Mar 24, 2026 2233 In this episode, Rebeca Lozano explores how the frameworks of Modern World Language instruction can be integrated into the multilingual learner (ML) world to enhance instructional outcomes. The conversation focuses on transitioning from basic communicative practices to the more robust application of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), providing a deeper understanding of how language creates mea
216. Teaching phonics with pop-its
216. Teaching phonics with pop-its Mar 8, 2026 1899 Melanie Harder created these to help teach phonics through a fun, interactive, and tactile way. These packs are based on the UFLI curriculum.    https://www.paintedplumeducation.com/shop/pop-n-read/6IYXGNKK3C6EIO7MHA7VOSSK   (I make no money promoting this product.) 
215. Dr. Eugenia Krimmel - Accelerating Newcomer Literacy
215. Dr. Eugenia Krimmel - Accelerating Newcomer Literacy Dec 6, 2025 3485 This book supports educators in teaching academic writing skills to Newcomer English Learners (ELs) who are just beginning their English language learning journey. Newcomer ELs typically have minimal familiarity with the English alphabet, which can be an obstacle for them when learning writing, phonics, and spelling in English. Drawing on research and classroom‑tested methods, this book provides t
Ep 214: Dr. Anne Paonessa - Essential Connection Skills
Ep 214: Dr. Anne Paonessa - Essential Connection Skills Nov 1, 2025 3228 What do high-achieving schools have in common? Connection. Today’s classrooms need to move beyond traditional teaching methods; they need strategies that will re-engage students and build on meaningful connections. This book equips educators with evidence-based strategies that are layered into existing instruction, thus improving attendance, reducing behavior issues, and fueling higher academic ou
Ep 213: Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Academic Language Development
Ep 213: Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Academic Language Development Oct 11, 2025 2865 A practical and comprehensive resource, Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Academic Language Development: A Language-Based Approach to Content Instruction introduces an accessible language-based approach to teaching academic language to multilingual learners across the content areas. Luciana C. de Oliveira provides elementary school teachers with everything they need to know to successfully teach g
Ep 212: Serving English Learners: Laws, policies, and regulations
Ep 212: Serving English Learners: Laws, policies, and regulations Oct 3, 2025 2782 New episode released. This is particularly timely about laws, policies, and regulations on supporting MLs. This printable guide, written for Colorín Colorado by Dr. Debbie Zacarian, provides a detailed introduction to federal laws regarding ELLs and their relationship to state and local policies, including information about ELL identification under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Here'
Ep. 211. Nine dimensions of scaffolding for MLs
Ep. 211. Nine dimensions of scaffolding for MLs Sep 16, 2025 3088 Today′s classrooms are more linguistically diverse than ever, but many educators still feel underprepared to support multilingual learners in accessing grade-level academic content. Without intentional scaffolding, these students miss opportunities to thrive alongside their peers. Through nine scaffolded approaches―instructional, linguistic, multimodal, multisensory, graphic, digital, interactive/
210. Academic Languaging w/ Dr. Gisela Ernst-Slavit & Dr. Margo Gottlieb
210. Academic Languaging w/ Dr. Gisela Ernst-Slavit & Dr. Margo Gottlieb Jul 31, 2025 3884 Rethink how academic languaging can transform content area teaching For years, the teaching of content-based academic language to multilingual learners has focused on formulas, vocabulary lists, and sentence patterns―often sidelining students’ linguistic and cultural strengths. Gisela Ernst-Slavit and Margo Gottlieb address these challenges by embracing academic languaging, an active, collaborativ

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