Teaching Bilingual and Multilingual Learners: Series 1

Series 1 Episode 1: Introduction to Bilingualism in Schools

Episode Description Welcome to the first episode! In this introduction, we explore the scale of linguistic diversity in schools worldwide and introduce essential terminology for

Series 1 Episode 2: Not All EAL Learners Are the Same: Understanding Diversity

Episode Description In this episode, we explore why multilingual learners are not a homogeneous group. We present five dimensions of variation within multilingual populations and

Series 1 Episode 3: When Are Languages Learned? Simultaneous vs. Sequential Bilingualism

Episode Description In this episode, we explore different types of bilingualism, focusing on the crucial distinction between simultaneous and sequential bilingualism. Understanding when languages are

Series 1 Episode 4: Additive vs. Subtractive Bilingualism – This Changes Everything

Episode Description In this episode, we explore one of the most important distinctions in bilingual education: additive versus subtractive bilingualism. What happens to a child’s

Series 1 Episode 5: Asset-Based Thinking – Changing How We See Bilingual Learners

Episode Description In this episode, we explore one of the most important mindset shifts in bilingual education: moving from deficit thinking to asset-based thinking. What

Series 1 Episode 6: All Teachers Are EAL Teachers – Your Role

Episode Description In this episode, we bring together the key themes from the first series, focusing on what they mean for you as a teacher.

The Anchor: Episode 1

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