From Equity Insights to Action: Critical Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners

Equity for multilingual learners (MLLs) means recognizing their cultural and linguistic identities as valuable sources of knowledge and ensuring their academic, linguistic, literacy, and social-emotional growth is supported. This guide provides practical strategies for educators to champion equity for MLLs in a post-COVID era, including examples, student portraits, and professional learning activities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

Equity for multilingual learners (MLLs) is a critical concept that recognizes the cultural and linguistic identities, backgrounds, and experiences of these students as valuable sources of knowledge. It ensures that their academic, linguistic, literacy, and social-emotional growth is nurtured to the fullest potential. In a post-COVID era, educators are increasingly seeking practical strategies to champion equity for MLLs in their classrooms.

This ready-to-use guide provides educators with practical, classroom-level strategies to promote culturally and linguistically responsive equity work. It offers a compelling advocacy framework for educators, including authentic examples of how teachers understand and support MLLs through an equity lens. The guide also features student portraits of multilingual learners' experiences, accessible answers to essential how-to questions, robust professional learning activities, and access to print and online resources for additional information. Thoughtful probes throughout the guide help teachers develop student agency and foster pathways in their own practice and communication with multilingual learners.

By prioritizing equity for MLLs, educators can create inclusive learning environments that celebrate diversity and promote the success of all students. This guide is a valuable resource for educators who are committed to promoting culturally and linguistically responsive education and creating a more equitable world for all learners.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 216 x 278 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071855065