October 25, 2021

7: Language of Learning

36 minutes

In this episode, Lynn and Jonathan are joined by Lisa Klein, an ELL Consultant at Grant Wood AEA. Lisa helps us unpack the importance of language for all students and gives us tips on how to be better communicators in the classroom. Links from this episode:

CHECKPOINT 2.1: Clarify vocabulary and symbols

CHECKPOINT 2.2: Clarify syntax and structure

CHECKPOINT 2.3: Support decoding of text, mathematical notation, and symbols

CHECKPOINT 2.4: Promote understanding across languages

CHECKPOINT 2.5: Illustrate through multiple media

Lera Boroditsky: How language shapes the way we think (TED Talk)

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