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S1 E9: Literacy for Language Learners with Diana BurchellKate hosts Diana Burchell for a conversation about language learners. Is structured literacy appropriate for multilingual learners? Can early screening and intervention support students in French Immersion? What does research tell us about the language and literacy development of refugees from Syria? Diana is a former high school French Immersion teacher, and is now a doctoral candidate in Developmental Psychology and Education at the University of Toronto. She can be found on Twitter and at her website.   Show Notes: Diana works in the Multilingualism and Literacy Lab, led by Dr. Becky Chen, and will soon be working in the Multilingual Families Lab at the University of Alberta led by Dr. Andrea MacLeod. Take a look at the list Kate compiled of the chapter books she read to her class at snacktime to build vocabulary. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we are amplifying the work of an Indigenous creator in every episode. This week’s pick is the picture book When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett. Are you an educator listening to Reading Road Trip with your colleagues? Use our Podcast Discussion Guide to support your discussions.

18 - Diana Burchell: Sharing Experiences - Accidental IntellectualDiana Burchell, MA, OCT, joins us to discuss her transition from a teaching career to a doctoral research program, her personal experiences with disability and accessibility services, her involvement in starting a virtual peer support community am...

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Why the oldest child in Syrian refugee families needs the most urgent support, and what schools can doSchools can focus on collaboration between teachers and students to wrap a system of support around children who need it the most.

Learning English for Canadian ChildrenIt is important to set frameworks to support parents and teachers of immigrant or first-generation kids to develop official language skills.

COVID-19 exposes gaps in language education — why there needs to be increased support - National | Globalnews.caWhile things have gotten better since the start of the pandemic, there hasn't been a systemic response to help people in language classes facing barriers.

Promoting Second Language Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Parents’ and Teachers’ Coping StrategiesGlobally, we have witnessed a COVID-19 induced decline in the growth of language and literacy among many children, as early as in kindergarten

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