September 14, 2019. (UTC+7) Translanguaging: Leverage Home Language
Thanks to Sarah Sahr @sarahsahr and Anthony Qureshi @TonyQureshi1 for co-hosting meetings and helping curate the resources for this event.
We hope you have a positive, social and meaningful learning experience as you engage with the thinking prompts and ideas shared.
WELCOME & TUNE-IN @ 11:00 - 11:15 (UTC+7)
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15 mins
WELCOME to #ELLSAPD If you're in a group, introduce yourselves. Organize drinks and snacks. Take a minute to look over the agenda for today to notice cycle timing and breaks. Decide on who is keen to Tweet out thinking. Take a selfie and Tweet out #ELLSAPD Are you new to Twitter? That's okay. You're here because you're a learner. One of the aims of #ELLSAPD events is to show you how you can connect to a #PLN (professional learning network) to learn with others. |
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Cycle 1 @ 11:15 (UTC+7)
5mins - stimulus
Watch the What is translanguaging, really? video on YouTube uploaded by Eowyn Crisfield @4bilingualism (playtime 1:56) 
5mins - think
Talk, think about and discuss ideas that include the use of home language as part of a learning cycle in class. How might we encourage translanguaging during whole class instruction? 
EXAMPLE Tweet
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Read others' Tweets, replies and responses. Comment, Re-Tweet (with a comment) or Tweet any other ideas that you might have. |
What is translanguaging, really?Want some more ideas to have a successful year with your language learners?Check out Eowyn's recent blog post titled Off to a good start with language learners. She offers 5 great strategies that ensure home language is honoured and valued in class.
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Cycle 2 @ 11:35 (UTC+7)
5mins - stimulus
Read this Tweet by Soukeina Tharoo @polyglotteacher about Jon Nordmeyer's @nordmeyerj analogy on translanguaging. 
5mins - think
Talk, think and discuss what opportunities will be opened up by inviting students' home languages into classroom learning. How might translanguaging work when it comes to intentional grouping? 
5mins - respond
Reply Tweet #ELLSAPD to the Tweet with any of your (or your group's) ideas. Perhaps you can think of another analogy for #translanguaging . 
5mins
Read others' Tweets, replies and responses. Comment, Re-Tweet (with a comment) or Tweet any other ideas that you might have. |
think about the opportunities
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BREAK @ 11:55 - 12:05 (UTC+7)
Cycle 3 @ 12:05 (UTC+7)
10mins - stimulus
Read this Tweet by by Christina Nelson @MissNelsonEAL AND the linked article Little Roja Riding Hood: Translanguaging Text for k-8 Classroom by Liz Mahon. 
5mins - think
Talk, think and discuss ways to facilitate deep student conversations about language structure to build their metalinguistic awareness. When is it okay for students to read text in their home language in class? 
5mins - response
Reply Tweet #ELLSAPD your ideas. 
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Read others' Tweets, replies and responses. Tweet other ideas that you might have. |
multilingual students in expert roles
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Cycle 4 @ 12:30 (UTC+7)
5mins
Read this Tweet by Mrs, Park's Classroom @MrsEPark1 and check out what she is trying out with her students recently. 
5mins
Talk, think and discuss how you might modify the Frayer model to fit your class learning and students needs next week. 
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Read others' Tweets, replies and responses. Tweet other ideas that you might have. |
to fit my Ss' needs
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WRAP UP @ 12:40 (UTC+7)
Share final ideas.
Tweet out to thank your #ELLSAPD #PLN
Join us October 12, same time, for an #ELLSAPD on Supporting ELLs in the Early Years.
Extended Resources:
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Translanguaging - A CUNY-NYSIEB Guide for Educators by Christina Celic and Kate Seltzer.
This is a big book. Find a few strategy recommendations with page number reference here on this spreadsheet. |
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A Translanguaging Spectrum: Always fluid and ever-changing - by Sarah Sahr American International School Chennai.
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Video Recommendation:
MORE #translanguaging in action!
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