In our book Dual Language Tandem Teaching: Coordinating Instruction across Languages through Cross-Linguistic Pedagogies, we introduce six Big Ideas of Tandem Teaching. Our third Big Idea is that effective Tandem Teaching involves
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Our second Big Idea of Tandem Teaching is that Tandem Teaching aligns with a holistic perspective on bilingualism and biliteracy development. What does that mean, and what does it look like? Beliefs about
Several years ago, the two of us worked together as English (Shera) and Spanish (Liz) co-teachers in a dual language program, an arrangement that we refer to as Tandem Teaching.
Dual language teachers can incorporate AI into their classrooms in various ways to enhance the learning experience and support bilingual education. Here are some ideas: Language Translation Tools: AI-powered translation
Professional Learning (PL) for Dual Language (DL) educators poses its own unique challenges. DL teacher candidates rarely receive DL-specific preparation during pre-service training at college or university (Kennedy, 2018). Once
Steve Leveen has been a recognizable name in the dual language field due to his successful podcast, America the Bilingual, and now has increased his notoriety with the release of
In these times of pandemic-related distance learning, teachers often struggle to engage their students via the video conferencing and learning management systems they use for their synchronous (live) and asynchronous
Whether you are back in the classroom or digital learning, this year’s back to school creates unique challenges for many dual language school administrators and teachers. We invited experts from
Whether you are back in the classroom or digital learning, this year’s back to school creates unique challenges for many dual language school administrators and teachers. We invited experts from
Dual language teachers, I have a favor to ask. Really, it is one of the things that must happen if we are to continue this dual language, bilingual education journey