Today’s episode focuses on the perspective of an ENL or ELD teacher in an integrated co-teaching setting.  In this conversation with Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, the author of 29 books on these topics of which 9 are Corwin Press best sellers (Way to go!!!), we discuss how she got started and why she really focuses on the benefits of collaborative teaching!  Within that co-teaching, she explains three areas of focus for the ENL teacher’s lens when co-planning.  We discuss some of the more specialized parts of the trade of supporting expanding and commanding kids in co-taught classrooms, and the bilingual advantage that emerges in these learners! 

Thanks for listening to my "wonderings" behind what she does! It helps me become more intentional in my ELD teaching focus!

Please accept my challenge: How can you continue this attitude of "everybody wins" by working together?

LINKS

Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld's website

My website--all upcoming PD opportunities are linked there!

They're still all free!!! (My favorite 4 letter 4 word!!!)

OUTLINE:

2:25-Episode starts: 2024 motto and goals

12:00-Andrea Honigsfeld's Interview

14:04-What is the main purpose of what you do?

15:17: Why is collaboration essential?

22:12- What does the ENL teacher bring to collaboration?

25:10-How can we support experienced multilinguals?

31:00-Teach in a way that understanding endures!

32:00-The bilingual advantage that emerges!

35:33-Be excited about working with ELLs and work with them in ways that are engaging and challenging!

37:45-Action Steps! My challenge for you!