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@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 85"Say It Like You Mean It" is a podcast that discusses the importance of bringing in inclusivity into classrooms. We speak about translanguaging and how it is crucial to fight discrimination through the way we learn. Every student deserves the chance to shine in the classroom and it is important to speak about these matters in order to create an inclusive and diverse space for all learners.
2025-06-2510 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 84This podcast is an educational based podcast and is called "Voices in Education." In this podcast, our group touches upon an important conversation when it comes to multilingualism and how it impacts our education system, present day problems, and future generations. Many people speak multiple languages, and it is important to discuss how we can break barriers when it comes to stereotypes and bilingual students and speakers in the world around us.
2025-06-2507 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 83In this episode, four Adelphi University students, Peter Gentilini, Julia Musheyev, Allison Gregory, and Moreille Litimco reflect on their personal learning experiences. They explore how alternative, more personalized approaches to learning language (like visual tools) can be more effective than standard classroom methods. The conversation emphasizes the need for more inclusive and adaptive educational practices, offering valuable advice for multilingual learners.
2025-06-2107 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 82 This episode is about how multilingualism shapes Identity. We use personal experiences to demonstrate the concept and to relate to the audience. We will be explaining why language matters, share real-life examples and experiences, as well as reflecting and transitioning. Our speakers discuss the importance of how languages helps shape individuals and help them adapt socially and emotionally to different environments. Listen in to hear our real-life stories, what we have learned in our course, and thoughts for the future!
2025-06-2106 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 81Welcome to the first episode of our podcast “Teachers of the Future”! The show where we explore the evolving world of education with the people shaping it. I’m your host, Joseph, and today’s episode, we’re talking about something every future educator needs to be thinking about from day one:How do we design classrooms that are responsive to linguistic variation and affirming of linguistic diversity? But even more importantly, how do we, as future teachers, actually put this into practice?Joining me are three incredible future educators who bring experience...
2025-06-2109 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 80This podcast is going to explore the assumptions and ideologies surrounding the English language. It is going to highlight how Standard English is often privileged over other dialects. This podcast is going to also focus on code switching and how it marginalized all students. This show will also discuss how bilingualism is both a strength and a source of stigma. It challenges listeners to reconsider beliefs about language, identity, and power, advocating for greater recognition and respect for linguistic diversity.
2025-06-1903 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 79In Tongues Tied and Unfiltered, host Diana talks with guests Shazia and Alexandra about the role of language in shaping identity and experiences. This episode explores bilingualism, linguistic diversity, and how different ways of speaking connect to culture and community. The conversation encourages listeners to value their voice and embrace the languages and dialects that reflect who they are.
2025-06-1908 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 78This podcast encompasses the importance of language diversity, or linguistic diversity especially in elementary school classrooms. Linguistic diversity refers to the presence of students who speak different languages or dialects—at home or in their communities. And this isn’t just happening in big cities. More and more schools across the United States are seeing multilingual classrooms due to immigration, globalization, and multicultural communities. This is a great thing that is happening as we are supporting inclusivity, diversity, confidence, and inclusion.
2025-06-1905 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 77Hey there, Welcome back to The ♥️ of Teaching. In this show we will dive into the ideas of creating inclusive environments for our students and our dreams of how this could look. We are your hosts Christina & Megan and today we would like to transport you to the ideas of a special kind of classroom. A classroom where all different cultures and language practices are welcomed.
2025-06-1903 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 76Welcome to Voices of the City, where we explore how languages shape culture, language, communities, identity, and more, specifically in New York City. Languages impact our daily lives and the way we interact with each other, especially in regards to how we communicate and speak to one another. We see how our accents, even New Yorker accents shapes identities, stereotypes, and cultures. It is important to embrace the different languages spoken by those around us, especially from our history of our country and state.
2025-06-1806 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 75Grammar is very important when it comes to speaking and writing in whichever language. Grammar makes it so people are able to understand one another clearly. Without good grammar, everyone’s words would be very confusing, and others might not be able to understand what they’re saying or what we really mean. This is important for students who are learning both languages, English and Spanish. Each language has their own set of grammar rules, and learning both at the same time can be difficult for a lot of people. That’s why it’s important for teachers to be able...
2025-06-1806 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 74Podcast Title: Education for All: The Power of an Inclusive Classroom Welcome to Education for All, the podcast where we explore how classrooms can become welcoming spaces for every student. I’m [Your Name], and today, we’re talking about inclusivity in education—why it matters, how it transforms learning, and tangible steps educators can take to make it a reality.Education isn’t just about facts and formulas—it’s about people. It’s about making sure students of all backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles feel valued and supported. So, how do we create an inclu...
2025-06-1807 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 73Spirit of Language in Session Podcast! This podcast dives into a topic that is fascinating and crucial in order to understand how people communicate, which is translanguaging. This process of translanguaging allows people to communicate with one another in ways that feel most natural to them. We want people to be able to communicate authentically and avoid negative connotations that come up when it comes to translanguaging and multilingual practices.
2025-06-1506 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 72This podcast, Voice Unbounded, involves the way people can express themselves and communicate in different ways, whether it be verbal, physical, or multiple languages. Students come from all different backgrounds and cultures and because of this we see a variety of languages and communication abilities in the classroom and when it comes to communicating with other people. However, we do not want to limit ways of communication, we want to expand and embrace the way each unique person communicates.
2025-06-1507 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 71In this episode, we will discuss translanguaging, multilingualism, and its important impact on students worldwide. Today the benefits of being fluent in more than one language and having a larger linguistic repertoire can be a great tool for students. This podcast helps spread awareness of how language can be utilized in different mediums.
2025-06-1315 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 70Hey! Welcome to our new podcast, The Language of Learning- the podcast where we explore the complex world of language, education, and the incredible impact of multilingualism. Now sit back and enjoy while we talk about the power of bilingualism in early childhood education. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply curious about language, this episode will shed light on why speaking more than one language is more than just a skill. From cognitive advantages to social benefits, we will discuss how being bilingual can shape young minds and contribute to academic success. And...
2025-06-1308 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 69Join host Maya as she speaks to special guests Olivia and Sara. In this first episode, a trio of future teachers discuss and answer all things regarding languaging, linguistic diversity, skills, and more. From shifted perspectives, semester long course review and experiences, to designing linguistically diverse classrooms with translanguaging, this episode is sure to inspire the next generation of teachers!
2025-06-1325 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 68In our podcast we will be discussing the difficulties students of all ages face in classrooms. These difficulties can stem from the color of your skin, the language you speak, and many more factors. Children and young adults both face these hardships. This podcast serves as a way to help children and adults alike voices to be heard and put an end to this misconduct. It is important as future educators to ensure all students and their families feel welcomed and included in schools and put an end to these difficulties that exist in society.
2025-06-1210 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 67Our podcast encompasses the importance of multilingualism and inclusivity. Through the stories, factual information, and class concepts, we explain the important of multilingualism and its importance. Our podcast incorporates the importance of knowing and embracing multiple languages. Additionally, the podcast addresses how future careers can embrace multilingual aspects and inclusivity.
2025-06-1205 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 66In this episode of Identity and Language: A Talk with Future Teachers host Olivia Roedel, explores how language affects student identity with special guests and future teachers Kaelyn Bernstein, Kaileigh Fitzsimmons, Dylan Richards, and Tooba Hassan. The discussion explores how language can empower students, while also discussing the challenges it can create. Through knowledge and real-life experiences, the episode brings awareness to the various ways language shapes a students’ identity.
2025-06-1208 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 65Welcome to Speaking Between Worlds: Using the Power of Code-Switching!:This is a podcast where we are going to discuss the fascinating world of code-switching between languages.Speakers initially discuss their own experiences with code-switching languages and then about the social context. In this podcast, students speak about their life in Queens and the different languages and cultural backgrounds they have encountered and how those interactions shape the way they navigate languages today. After, speaking about personal experiences speakers reflect on how code-switching languages impacts everyone's daily lives.
2025-06-1206 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 64Our podcast spoke about linguistic diversity in the classroom. Key topics such as linguistic discrimination were discussed, as well as ways to overcome these challenges in the classroom. Personal experiences regarding linguistic discrimination as well as ways to foster a more welcoming linguistic environment were also shared. In our podcast each speaker had the opportunity to express how they feel about the topic of linguistics and answer questions about how this is influenced in the classroom, schools, and public spaces.
2025-06-1205 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 63The podcast episode "Let's Think About Multilingual in the Classroom" addresses various topics regarding inclusivity in the classroom. All classrooms should embrace multilingual learners and their language abilities they present with. Students come to school in order to learn and want to be in a safe space, this is where educators come in. Educators are the driving force into creating a multilingual classroom. Our podcast will go over how we can create a safe space in a multilingual classroom, especially through having a conversation with the educator we worked with throughout the semester and her students.
2025-06-1210 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 62In our podcast known as Fluent Worlds, we expressed our voices individually on several topics having to do with the beauty and flexibility of what it means to be bilingual in this day in age. Some of the topics that we spoke about in depth were what benefits does being bilingual in an educational setting have on one, how does expressing one’s culture include benefits, why do those who speak more than one language mix the two often in everyday life, and to sum it all up, how can being bilingual shape someone’s life in a positive way...
2025-06-0809 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 61Debunking myths about multilingualism in the classroom!The speakers of the podcast address various myths about bilingualism in the classroom including negativities regarding bilingual students. The speakers of the podcast address how these negative myths come about and how as educators we can turn these myths around by being positive forces and encouraging our multilingual students.
2025-06-0810 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 60In this episode of our podcast, Kayley Wilcha led the discussion with four parent authors discussing life as a multilingual parent, as well as how education systems can better cater to the needs of their multilingual students. We all took turns interviewing a parent author asking them about their book and their ideas while having a wonderful discussion. It is important to learn different perspectives from parents as they have insight into the home life of being multilingual and integrating into the school system as a multilingual family.
2025-06-0822 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 59Summary of group podcast:For our podcast “Cultural and Linguistics Journey in the U.S” by host Julianna,and guest Jeanne. Talk about the answers from a google form about the cultural andlinguistic journey people go through when they first came to America and theirexperiences with holding on to their culture and background while dealing with thehardships of education and discrimination for their true selves.
2025-06-0817 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 58Podcast Overview: Today, we will be exploring assumptions about bilingualism and English language. The speakers of the podcast introduce themselves and their cultural backgrounds, and then lead in to explaining how different languages that students come to school with can be helpful while also being seen as a barrier. However, the speakers mention the importance of being bilingual and how teachers should embrace these multicultural students and their abilities!
2025-06-0509 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 57This podcast provides insight into their shared experience working with children of multicultural backgrounds and learning to work with students of different language abilities. The speakers share how working with children of different language abilities creates a new challenge for teachers to find ways to engage their students in a way that makes them feel excited to learn and embrace their language abilities while teaching them new skills. It is also mentioned the importance of fostering connections with students and creating a nurturing environment for students of all language abilities to learn and grow.
2025-06-0516 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 56“Diverse Dialogues: Embracing Linguistic Variations”The dialogue discusses the importance of embracing linguistic diversity in education andunlearning systemic notions of linguistic supremacy and racialized linguistic hierarchies. Itemphasizes the need for educators to create inclusive learning environments where alllanguages and dialects are respected and valued, and where students are encouraged to betheir authentic selves. The guests, Madeline, Savanna, and Emily specifically highlight thesignificance of education, awareness, and challenging existing beliefs to dismantle harmfullinguistic biases in the education system. We specifically pointed out AAE mistreatment in theclas...
2025-06-0508 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 55Podcast Overview: The hosts of this podcast discuss aspects they learned from the course of Sociolinguistic Perspectives in Education including positives and experiences that could be improved throughout the course. The speakers ask each other questions that allows them to express the aspects of the course that stood out to them, including aspects of teaching that they did not know about, especially in the area of multiculturalism. After providing a general overview, the hosts lead into their experience in a multicultural exchange they experienced with specific students, as well as leading into a Q & A session related to multiculturalism...
2025-06-0507 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 54Podcast Overview:Introductions- Introducing our student, Rafael and knowledge we have on him- Multilingualism and challenges regarding the English language- Introducing our students topic- Challenges and strengths throughout the projectWhen it comes to teaching there is a lot to cover, ranging from a variety of aspects that allow classrooms to run smoothly from the guidance of teachers. This podcast addresses the importance of multicultural classrooms, including the emphasis of translanguaging.
2025-06-0505 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 53During the Spring Semester, my group and I created a podcast discussing how teachers promote language diversity in schools. Teachers can promote language diversity in schools in a variety of ways including translanguaging, alternative participation methods for students based on language abilities and more. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of multilingualism and how it fosters acceptance in the classroom and school environment where every student feels valued. Listen and share your thoughts! #changetheworld:The hosts of this podcast discuss a range of techniques educators can utilize to diversify the linguistic composition of their classrooms. They propose classroom...
2025-06-0506 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 52The Realities of Bilingual Students in American ClassroomsIn this podcast episode, we dive into the experiences of individuals who have been bullied for being bilingual in the classroom. Our guests bravely share personal stories of discrimination and ridicule they faced due to speaking multiple languages. We explore the impact of such bullying on their self-esteem and cultural identity.Moreover, we discuss practical strategies to address and prevent bilingual bullying in educational settings. Our conversation highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity and celebrating linguistic diversity within schools. By raising awareness and promoting...
2025-06-0535 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 51In our podcast “Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom” we discuss topics such as, how we can promote translanguaging, multilingualism, and bilingualism in a diverse classroom. We talk about what the learning environment in a diverse classroom should look like and the support our students should receive.
2025-03-2503 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 50In our podcast, we discuss the importance of multilingualism and multimodality in schooling and how educators may implement this into the curriculum. As we discuss the different ways in which educators can change their curriculum and add more inclusive ways of learning, we also have a guest speaker share their experience in schooling and opinions on multilingualism!
2025-03-2507 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 49In this episode, Multilingualism - The Voice of Future Educators, three students share their unique perspective into taking a course on sociolinguistics and learning about themselves and the students or clients they will be working with.
2025-03-2503 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education Episode 48In today's episode Multilingual Perspectives in Education we will take you through all the knowledge we need to know about multilingualism and the effect it can have on our students and their education.
2025-03-2505 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives In Education: Episode 47In “The World of Translanguaging," we will be talking about translanguaging in schools. We will discuss what this is, its benefits, some examples, some personal experience, and so much more.
2024-12-0311 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 46This podcast includes discussion schools across Long Island and the diverse languages of each community. This was about creating spaces for student to feel welcomed, and how we as future teachers can learn for each other and our past classroom experiences. Discussions about past classroom experiences were shared and elaborated. The incorporation of different materials and resources were shared to inspire each other and the listeners. The podcast was promoting reflection of past experiences and the implantation of future planning, teaching, and assessing.
2024-06-0713 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 45Hello everyone, and welcome to our podcast Teacher Talk. My name is Stephanie Landaverde, and I will be your host for this episode. In today’s episode, I am joined by Madison, Matthew, and Beth. We will be exploring assumptions, ideologies, and beliefs about the English language, linguistic variation and bilingualism.
2024-06-0708 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 44The topic of this podcast will focus on how multilingualism is viewed in the classroom in today's society. Most schools discourage students from speaking in languages other than English. By creating this podcast we hope to raise awareness on multilingualism and highlight the benefits of affirming multilingualism in the classroom setting.
2023-06-0504 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 43In this episode of “Let’s Talk”, Cassandra, Gianna, Laveena, Danielle, and Givana join Emily to discuss standard language. The episode talks about the damaging effects of standard language and it’s harmful history among youth. This episode encourages the listener to fight the standard language and explains why this is important.
2023-06-0510 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 42In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important for other countries to learn English and about English, but teachings of other languages are not enforced in American schools? Why? When did this begin? What can we do to change it?
2023-06-0524 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 41This episode talks about the growing issue of language discrimination in schools. Our podcast focuses on ways teachers and faculty can change this problem and how we can bring awareness to it.
2023-06-0508 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 40In this podcast, the speakers discuss different classroom techniques that teachers can use to diversify their classrooms linguistically. The speakers suggest class activities that can incorporate students' languages and cultures and encourage all students to participate comfortably in the classroom.
2023-06-0512 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 39In this episode we discuss utilizing Braille in our school campus and communities to help people with visual disabilities. We all ask individual questions and base our conversations off our research and opinions.
2023-06-0517 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 38In this episode we address and challenge the systematic and common sense notions of linguistic hierarchies. It is stressed how strong of an impact it has on our everyday linguistic styles. There is no proper or improper way to speak English and we, as a society, need to unlearn this false fact.
2023-06-0510 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 37In this episode, we share the information about misconceptions and ideologies in school settings about the English language and bilingualism in a discussion format. The discussion includes questions on thoughts about key points of the topic and each guest will share their thoughts and how it can be better for schools.
2023-06-0511 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 36In this episode, we will talk about multililingualism. The goal is to embrace multilingualism and make everyone feel safe and welcome to embrace their linguistic background. We will be advocating for how to embrace your own multilingualism.
2023-06-0510 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 35This episode explores the use of idioms in language learning, especially in virtual exchange intercultural interactions. Idioms are used in everyday language and can be specific to certain cultures or languages. We will talk about how understanding idioms can help better understand the language and culture around you.
2023-06-0511 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 34For our podcast, we will be speaking about the influence social media can have on language, particularly slang words. Social media introduces people to new slang terms that often become a normalized form of communication with others. All languages have their own slang, but American slang words are said to have the biggest influence on people in other parts of the world. For example, the students we connected and interacted with in Sevilla understood many of the slang words we use everyday. Slang words are used by many people when telling jokes, but they also are considered by many...
2023-06-0511 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 33Teaching Outside The Box: In this episode, we will be diving into steps and strategies future teachers can use to build on cultural diversity within the classroom and promote linguistic equality within the classroom environment. We will also familiarize ourselves with the rooting issues, linguistic discrimination is the term used to describe the prejudice taken up against individuals because of their native language and the traits associated with said tongue.
2022-12-2102 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 32Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CAOKTo_DOkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QrGsxeEq8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsTKDIAwmRshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrTFJ5NlM1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iVOZ_-Xwrc
2022-12-2105 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 31Teacher Avenue: The power of translanguaging
As we are learning to become teachers there was a lot of important information discussed throughout our class and the power of translanguaging was one that we focused on and shared many ideas and opinions on throughout.
2022-12-2106 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 30Teachers Talk: The Importance of Translanguaging in Elementary School Classrooms
Podcast summary: In our podcast we had spoken about how important it is to have translanguaging in the classroom. It is important for children to feel comfortable and feel that they can be themselves in a classroom setting. It is a great way for children to learn about various languages and not just stick to one. Also, for children who are multilingual it really lets them express themselves.
2022-12-2105 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 29Resources:https://assets.mica.edu/files/resources/inclusiveteaching-linguisticallyintegratedclassroo.pdfhttps://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/gradhacker/creating-linguistically-inclusive-classroomshttps://iteach.msu.edu/iteachmsu/groups/iteachmsu/stories/120
2022-12-2114 min
Unstandardized English"Good" Neighborhoods, with Clara BaulerIn this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with Dr. Clara Bauler about the decisions they're both making about the best locations in which to raise their kids, and how the decisions are different for racialized families.Support this show on patreon here.Buy Dr. Gerald's book here!
2022-10-031h 03@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 28In this casual and conversational podcast, students reflect on the topic of translanguaging. Four question and answer responses are found within the podcast. In the Q&A, students covers some important questions peers may have about translanguaging. As future educators, those featured in the podcast show what they have learned and some about what they now are able to teach about the topic.
2022-05-1910 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 27Hi! Welcome to our podcast, Teacher Talk. On this podcast episode we're gonna be having 3 different segments, and all of our guest teachers, Jarred Navarro, Julia Gobes and Kaylee Nawrocki, are going to be talking about how they choose to incorporate multiculturalism and multilingualism into their classrooms.
2022-05-1924 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 26Hi everybody! Click our episode to hear all about our podcast on Translanguaging in the classroom. You will hear personal experiences that will allow future educators to take those ideas and soar with them. We want to promote an environment that is safe for all students where they can use any linguistic repertoire they feel comfortable using. Overall, we all smile in the same language :)
2022-05-1705 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 25This episode is all about helping people educate bilingual students. Kayla, Ariana, Darcie, and Dominique will be discussing and reflecting about implications for planning, teaching, and assessing for and with multilingualism, linguistic justice, and multimodality.
2022-05-1705 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 24Welcome to the EduSpeak podcast, where education finds a voice. This week, we’ll be discussing forms of discrimination in the classroom and sharing some of our own experiences with combating these stereotypes. I’m Annemarie Patalano, and this week I’m joined by Krissy Piccolo, Jenna Andrasick, and Zachary Zeller. We’d like to begin with this week’s research section, discussing some of the previously written material on discrimination before going into our experiences with discrimination. The following information is derived directly from the websites of the Department of Justice, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Cr...
2022-05-1610 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 23On today’s episode, Mel, Gianna, Kayla, and Alyssa discuss inclusion and availability in regards to linguistic diversity. We discuss some of our own experiences and potential ideas on how we can expand these inclusion ideas into our future classrooms!
2022-05-1607 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 22Four students from Adelphi University; Gianna, Ashley, Kavita, and Gabby, discuss language policing in a short podcast. They talk about their own experiences with dealing with forms of language policing, as well as what they have witnessed, and provide some insight on how we, as a community, might be able to combat language policing in the classroom in the future.
2022-05-1612 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 21In this podcast we discussed the concept of stigmatizing multilingual people and people who speak other dialects of English. We discussed how English is a really hard language and we should not look down on others for not speaking English the way we expect to. We also discussed the concept of slang, and how it can throw people from different cultures off. All in all, in this podcast we covered the fact that there is no true way to speak English and we should be open minded and accepting.
2022-05-1607 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 20This podcast will touch on creating a warm and nurturer space for students. Each student who enters a classroom comes from varying home environments and cultural backgrounds. It is the job of the teacher to make every student feel equally welcomed. The learning opportunities in a classroom should not be limited to learning math and science. It is a setting where peers should learn how to support one another, and teachers foster compassion in their students. Experts Maggie Valentine and Katelyn Miller will be questioned by host, Bella Love, on tips and tricks related to creating an inclusive classroom...
2022-05-1603 min@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 19There are many misconceptions that come with being bilingual. In our podcast, our group discusses the importance of being accepting of every language and the benefits that bilingualism has. Many of our podcast hosts talk about their own experiences as bilingual speakers.
2022-05-1604 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 18Bianca, Annie, Anujot, and Liberty come together as future teachers of America to talk about translanguaging. The group highlights the importance of incorporating translanguaging, how they tend to implement it into their classrooms, and also how they saw translanguaging throughout their educational career.
2022-05-1309 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistic Perspectives in Education: Episode 17In their first episode, Sofia, Stephanie, Annamarie, and Madison talk about their past experiences with mispronunciation in school. They also focus on the benefits school has provided in language education. The group took a poll on Instagram to analyze their followers' experiences and some even shared their personal stories.
2022-05-1308 min
@aumultilingualismMultilingualism in Schools and Society Season 3: Episode 5On this episode of Curious Multilingual Minds for Learners, we are discussing the one nation-one language ideology and answering questions on the topic. Hope you enjoy it! Main questions on this episode: Do you believe the one nation one language ideology hinders diversity? Why or why not? Do you think the one nation one language ideology only exists in the U.S.? What other countries do you think this might be occurring in? Is the one nation one language ideology beneficial to an individual, or does it set them apart from everyone else? Why? How does the ideology of...
2021-12-2212 min
@aumultilingualismMultilingualism in Schools and Society Season 3: Episode 4Every Language Counts: Throughout this podcast, our biggest message to get across was that we need to increase diversity in languages throughout schools. Students must speak up to achieve this. Allowing students to choose a language of their choice allows them to engage themselves more into the course. Most students are forced into taking a second language course in the beginning of their middle school years. Then they must continue learning the same or different language in highschool. After all these years of forcing students to take a specific language and not giving them more variety, they don’t even wa...
2021-12-2208 min
@aumultilingualismMultilingualism in Schools and Society Season 3: Episode 3In this podcast, we will have six speakers sharing their experiences with language in their country. How did they grow up? How do their experiences match with your own? Is there anything in your life worth sharing? Topics discussed: Racial issues, hierarchy of languages, school experiences hindering or fostering multilingualism.
2021-12-2211 min
@aumultilingualismMultilingualism in Schools and Society Season 3: Episode 2In this podcast, freshman college students have a genuine dialogue about what they learned about multilingualism this Fall, their unique experiences being multilingual in schools and how different school systems impact their multilingual identity and ability to sustain their heritage. What does it mean to be forced to speak only in English? The need for multilingualism to be taught more in schools is discussed.
2021-12-2115 min
@aumultilingualismTrailer"Imagine" - A creative multilingual mesh up, hybridized version of John Lennon's classic that promotes multilingualism in its all multimodal and multifaceted forms!
2021-12-1402 min
@aumultilingualismMultilingualism in Schools and Society Season 3: Episode 1The Secret Truths: “Multilingualism”, a term often overused in the incorrect way. Multilingualism is not only the general “use of 4 or more languages'', it is so much deeper than that. The many interesting aspects of multilingualism are discussed in our newly released podcast . We touch upon the various ways multilingualism helps individuals in the social and educational environment, we also speak about the benefits of multilingualism in the real world today. We briefly touch base on the stereotypical aspects of multilingualism and although they are harsh and unfair, it is the truth. This is what our podcast is all about...
2021-12-1413 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 16Multilingualism and Family: This podcast features multilingual college students who are preparing to be teachers reflecting about their heritage, cultural knowledge and linguistic experiences through retelling the stories of their families.
2021-11-2413 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 15Our podcast is a reflection of our experience with Tenerife exchange students. We discussed techniques they used to help communicate with the student. The biggest obstacle for us however was the cultural differences that could not necessarily be ‘translated’. In the podcast, we discuss how assumptions in regard to cultural knowledge can be dangerous in addition to the idea that English proficiency does not necessarily ensure knowledge.
2021-11-2411 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 14Observing Through Your Lens: This podcast highlights the lessons learned and experiences of one college student, preparing to be an elementary teacher in the US, participating in cultural exchange with a student in Spain.
2021-11-2406 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 13Our podcast Embracing Linguistic Differences introduces some of the ways in which Spanish and English languages differ linguistically. Then, we discuss the ways in which these differences can be built upon and embraced to encourage learning in a multilingual classroom. Our podcast goes over our experiences in the virtual exchange program, and tips like online resources and scaffolding are shared as well.
2021-11-2306 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 12Diverse Discussions is about our experiences with getting to know our virtual exchange partners from Tenerife and some lessons we learned from those experiences. We discuss activities we planned to do with them using knowledge we learned from our class to make these activities fun and an opportunity for cultural exchange. There is a special guest featured in our podcast showcasing, one of the podcast hosts' moms, who can speak many languages, was a former international flight attendant, and is now a teacher. She passes on important wisdom and advice on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all...
2021-11-2323 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 11Our podcast A S.T.E.P Towards a Better Future explores the numerous concepts that we learned in this course throughout the semester. We discussed our main takeaways from the class, our experience with the virtual exchange, talked about the importance of creating an inclusive classroom environment that promotes/celebrates diversity, examined the ways in which we could create such an environment, and had a guest interviewee who had many interesting experiences to share that tied together all of the previously mentioned discussion points. We had such a wonderful time putting this project together! We hope the listeners...
2021-11-2329 min
Unstandardized EnglishThe Challenge of Changing TESOL from the Inside, with Clara Bauler (S3E6)In this episode, host JPB Gerald speaks with his good friend Dr. Clara Bauler about efforts to challenge the structures of TESOL and language teaching more broadly from their related but dissimilar perspectives as semi-insiders. It's fun, and you should enjoy it.
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Thanks!
2021-11-151h 07
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 10A Tango with Tenerife: We speak on our experiences with our virtual exchange this semester with high school students from Tenerife, an island of Spain. We speak on the relations formed, the different forms of communication we used, and the language barriers we got past. We also share some advice and encourage others to have their own virtual exchanges around the world whether it be in our outside of the classroom.
2021-09-0322 min
@aumultilingualismSociolinguistics Perspectives in Education: Episode 9Multilingualism in the Classroom: In this podcast we discuss how to embrace multilingualism in the classroom in many different subject areas and how to show students that their culture and language will never be diminished or belittled. We will use our strengths in the disciplines we teach to provide strategies to integrate multilingualism in Science, ELA, and History classes.
2021-08-0616 min