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Foundations of Biliteracy in Spanish and English: Teaching Reading in Spanish a la Spanish
This course offers an expansive exploration of effective strategies for teaching biliteracy to emergent multilingual learners through a comprehensive understanding of the Spanish Reading Tapestry Pedagogy.
**Session 1: The Spanish Reading Tapestry Pedagogy**
Participants will be introduced to the Spanish Reading Tapestry, a systematic approach that provides a cognitive framework for teaching essential reading skills in Spanish. This session will include a comparative analysis of initial literacy development in both Spanish and English, alongside practical and engaging instructional strategies that promote authentic reading instruction.
**Session 2: Building a Foundation on The Science of Reading for Emergent Multilingual Learners**
This session delves into the implications of the Science of Reading for emerging bilinguals and English learners. Key components of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will be discussed, focusing on biliteracy instruction curriculum aligned with California standards and assessment practices in DLI programs. Instructional strategies aimed at supporting emerging bilinguals in the classroom will also be presented.
**Session 3: Authentic Applications of the Spanish Reading Tapestry**
In the final session, participants will activate multilingual learners' metalinguistic awareness, exploring teaching strategies to develop cross-linguistic connections. Authentic methods for Spanish literacy instruction, including El Dictado, cognates, word walls, trabalenguas, coplas, and refanes, will be examined and practiced.
Throughout the course, educators will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance their teaching practices and support the literacy development of multilingual learners effectively.
Audience: Elementary DLI Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, TOSAs, EL Leaders
Course Date (s) and Time(s):
June 25 ,2025
June 26, 2025
June 27, 2025
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM