The Classroom Mistake Hurting Multilingual Students

Описание: Are teachers unknowingly holding multilingual students back? In this episode of the Leading Equity podcast, we take a deep dive into The Classroom Mistake Hurting Multilingual Students with the inspiring Grace Delgado, Director of Texas Initiatives for the English Learner Success Forum. With over 30 years of experience in education, Grace shares powerful insights on fostering educational equity, building culturally affirming classrooms, and navigating meaningful connections with multilingual learners and their families.

From tackling common misconceptions to sharing effective strategies for enhancing equity in diverse classrooms, this conversation is packed with advocacy skills every teacher needs. Discover how inclusive leadership, intentional communication, and asset-based approaches can transform the success of emergent bilinguals. Plus, learn why asking, not assuming, is the key to unlocking the potential of every student.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - ELL to Multilingual Learner Transition
04:56 - Connecting Multilingual Learners to Home Life
08:44 - Asking Questions About Culture
11:27 - Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation Explained
14:31 - Asset-Based Approach for Multilingual Learners
17:30 - Peer Support Strategies for Multilingual Learners
21:30 - Parental Support for Multilingual Learners
24:18 - Final Strategies for Supporting Multilingual Learners
27:10 - Connect with Grace on LinkedIn