All For Literacy

A Reading Revolution and Language Variations with Dr. Julie Washington


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Host Dr. Liz Brooke and Washington kick off the new season of the All For Literacy podcast with a thought-provoking conversation about language variation and literacy rates. A professor in the School of Education at the University of California – Irvine, Washington shares her expertise about how dialect variation and density, code-switching, and translanguaging play into literacy assessment and success. 

Learn ways to help students boost their literacy success through:

  • Using the full spectrum of their language skills
  • Adjusting mindset and prior expectations
  • Boosting comfort levels in the classroom
  • Adding dialect into teaching
  • Washington and Brooke also present a fascinating look into the syntax behind the reading wars, and whether or not “the reading revolution” is a more accurate label. Listeners will better understand how initial terminology can influence a society’s approach to solving or interacting with a concept. 

    Dr. Brooke kicks off the latest season of All For Literacy, and walk away with an in-depth look into how dialect and language interplay with literacy acquisition in the classroom. And as a bonus, use this related infographic to start a conversation within your learning community. 

    Episode Breakdown

    (00:30) – What sparked Washington’s interest in literacy

    (03:16) – How she sees her work translating into the classroom

    (06:50) – Dialect vs. language variation

    (10:03) – Relationship between code switching and translanguaging

    (12:43) – Encouraging students to use their full spectrum of skills

    (16:00) – Why students need to understand the purpose of the lesson

    (21:00) – How language variation affects assessments

    (27:10) – The reading revolution

    (42:51) – What makes Washington hopeful for the future of literacy and language

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