Episode 45 - You asked - We answer! December 2022 Q and A
In this episode, I do another ESL question and answer session with my dear friend Susan Patterson, aka My MLL Mentor. Our first ESL question was from a teacher who was advised to work with elementary ...
13 Des 202241min
Episode 44 - How to Teach Your Students (and Colleagues) about December Holidays Around the World
In this episode, I discuss different December holidays that are celebrated around the world and by many English Learners. Last year I started sharing cultural tidbits with my colleagues about differen...
6 Des 202215min
Episode 43 - Three Books for Perspective Shift and Aha Moments
In this episode, I attempt to explain my perspective on the immigrant experience. I have struggled with how to explain this all my life. I share the complex feelings that come up when I visit my home...
30 Nov 202215min
Episode 42: Q&A with Ieva and Susan Patterson
In this episode, I talk with Susan Patterson to answer five of the most popular questions I get from my awesome community about multilingual learners. Susan is a district multilingual ELD teacher on ...
1 Nov 202246min
Episode 41 - Language, Inclusion, and Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners
In this episode, I talk with Carly Spina about her experience as a teacher and her book Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners. I have followed Carly for years and have used her resources in my class...
25 Okt 202244min
Episode 40 - Authentic, Engaging, and Motivating Speaking Activities for Your English Learners
In this episode, I build upon the tips I shared in episode 39 on how to set up your speaking lesson by sharing several speaking activities my students love. I share all about picture prompts for speak...
18 Okt 202225min
Episode 39 - How to Teach Speaking to English Learners - Essential Lesson Components For Best Results
In this episode, I share what I have learned about how to teach speaking to English Learners. Speaking is part of our students’ everyday lives because they are learning in an English Speaking Environm...
11 Okt 202219min
Episode 38: Responsive Classroom and Planning with ELs in Mind - An Interview with Hilary Woods
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Hillary Woods. She shares her perspective on the responsive classroom method and teaching with English Learners in mind after 16 years of experien...
27 Sep 202237min
