48. 5 Ways Translanguaging Affirms Our ELLs Identity with Guest Tevia Tovares

Have you heard about the new, hot topic, translanguaging? If not, don’t worry! Today we are talking all about it! Tevia Tovares is joining us today to share her experience with translanguaging and how she encourages translanguaging in the classroom. We know how important it is to create a safe, comfortable, and inclusive atmosphere for our ELLs. In order to do this, we must allow our students opportunities to express themselves both in English and in their native language. This is exactly what our guest, Tevia, is sharing with us today. In this episode, we are talking about how Tevia creates a welcoming classroom atmosphere, what translanguaging is and why it's important, and how to start encouraging translanguaging in your classroom. Tevia Tovares is a third generation teacher who has been in the classroom 20 years. She holds a Master's in International Education, is a member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network and is currently teaching 5th grade at the Metropolitan School of Panama where she has been teaching for 10 years. She loves learning about new things and challenging herself. In her spare time she enjoys quality time with her husband, family and friends, as well as baking, acting, and gardening. https://www.cuny-nysieb.org/translanguaging-resources/ (Translanguaging Resources) https://www.amazon.com/Translanguaging-Multilingual-Students-Ofelia-Garc%C3%ADa/dp/1138906980/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1XBBQL2SANKXCandkeywords=translanguaging+bookandqid=1666371703andqu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3Dandsprefix=translanguaging+book%2Caps%2C196andsr=8-5andufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc (Translanguaging with MultiLingual Students Book) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l1CcrRrck0 (Ofelia Garcia on Translanguaging Video) https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/esl-teacher-toolkit/ (Download the ESL Teacher Toolkit) https://www.equippingells.com/yes (Check out the ELL Strategy Academy) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Inspiring-Young-Learners-Beth-Vaucher?utm_source=Instagramandutm_campaign=Instagram%20store%20link%20tree (Shop TpT resources that help with supporting your ELLs) https://www.equippingells.com/ell-sales-page (Join the Equipping ELLs Membership) To access all resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/translanguaging-affirms-ell-identity (https://www.inspiringyounglearners.com/translanguaging-affirms-ell-identity) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equippingells/message

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Equipping ELLs is a podcast for ESL specialists and homeroom teachers who are looking for effective and engaging ways to support their English Language Learners without adding to their endless to-do list. Each week you’ll hear tips, strategies, and inspirational stories that will empower you to better reach your ELL students, equip them with life-long skills, and strengthen relationships with colleagues and parents. Your host, Beth Vaucher, is an ESL certified homeroom teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching in the US and internationally. Learn more at www.inspiringyounglearners.com.