advocacy – we teach languages

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 135: Indigenous Language Revitalization, Teacher Development, and NILI with Robert Elliott

In ep 135, Stacey continues her interview with Robert Elliott, a conversation they started on episode 73 of the Leading Lines podcast. In this episode, Robert describes the work of the Northwest Indian Language Institute (NILI), how teachers of any language can support indigenous language revitalization, and how Native American language teachers can take advantage of the summer offerings at NILI.

For links and show notes, visit https://wp.me/p88mlO-63A

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May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 105: A conversation about ESL and ASL with 2018 National Teacher of Year Mandy Manning and National Teacher of the Year finalist Amy Andersen, Part II

In ep 105, Stacey shares the second half of a conversation she recently had with two remarkable language teachers. Mandy Manning is the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. She teaches new immigrant and refugee high school students learning English in Spokane, Washington. Amy Andersen teaches American Sign Language to hearing students at a high school in Ocean City, New Jersey and was one of the finalists for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. In this second half of a two-part series, Mandy and Amy tell stories that illustrate how advocacy and policy intersect with their work as language teachers.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2019/05/24/ep-105-with-mandy-manning-and-amy-andersen-part-ii

August 31, 2018September 12, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 68: Lead with Languages with Erin Whelchel

In ep 68, Maris Hawkins interviews Erin Whelchel about the Lead with Languages campaign from the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Did you know that research shows that world languages are one of the top skills required by employers across all industries? Listen as Maris and Erin discuss the value of language learning as well as the advocacy resources available through the Lead with Languages campaign.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/08/30/ep-68-with-erin-whelchel

August 3, 2018August 10, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 64: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Seal of Biliteracy with Melanie Thomas and Pat DiPillo

In ep 64, Stacey continues with a three-part series on the Seal of Biliteracy in the US with Melanie Thomas and Pat DiPillo. Melanie and Pat decsribe how their own districts navigated the early stages of implementing the Seal and offer resources and advice.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/08/03/ep-64-with-melanie-thomas-and-pat-dipillo

July 27, 2018July 26, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 63: An Introduction to the Seal of Biliteracy with Linda Egnatz

In ep 63, Stacey continues with a three-part series on the Seal of Biliteracy in the US with an interview with Linda Egnatz. Linda describes how Illinois became the third state to pass the Seal of Biliteracy as well as her vision for the future of the Seal.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/07/26/ep-63-with-linda-egnatz

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 62: A Throwback on Advocacy and the Seal of Biliteracy with Caleb Howard and Amanda Seewald

In ep 62, Stacey kicks off a three-part series on the Seal of Biliteracy in the US by looking back at an episode from 2017 in which Caleb Howard interviewed Amanda Seewald about advocacy and the Seal of Biliteracy in the state of New Jersey.

For links and show notes, visit https://weteachlang.com/2018/07/20/ep-62-with-amanda-seewald

April 29, 2018March 27, 2019 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 50: What do students learn when they learn language?

In ep 50, Stacey asks 'Besides proficiency in the language, what do you want your students to learn in your language classroom?" We all want our students to learn language. However, there are other things students can and should learn through language study. In March, at the SCOLT annual meeting, Stacey asked attendees this question. The answers Stacey recorded reflect teachers' diverse perspectives and fall within the scope of existing research on what students learn when they study a language.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/04/29/ep-50

April 13, 2018 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 48: Welcoming and Advocating for New Arrivals with Lesley Cioccarelli

In ep 48, Stacey hears from Australian educator, advocate, and #AusELT administrator, Lesley Cioccarelli. Lesley explains some of the options for language learning and settlement available to recent immigrants in Australia. She also talks about the professional organizations that advocate for the best interests of those learners and why teachers should be members of their local and national professional associations.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2018/04/13/ep-48-with-lesley-cioccarelli

October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 staceymargarita WTL Podcast Episodes

We Teach Languages Episode 24: Advocacy, the Seal of Biliteracy, and Steps We Can All Take with Amanda Seewald

In ep 24, Caleb Howard interviews Amanda Seewald, a teacher, coach, and curriculum developer in New Jersey, about her experiences advocating for world languages and for her students, including how her advocacy work led to the signing of the Seal of Biliteracy into law in 2016.

For links and show notes, visit http://weteachlang.com/2017/10/20/episode-24-advocacy-with-Amanda-Seewald