By Melissa Enns For those who are newer to this blog, a topic that has been of great interest to me is translanguaging. I have written a series of posts on the topic and will be referring to several of them today, as they might be helpful to build a broader understanding of the topic. …
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Translanguaging for Emerging Experts
In this post, we explore the use of translation as a translanguaging strategy in the language classroom.
“Translanguaging for Dummies”
This post explores the use of cognates in translanguaging practices
Overcoming the Monolingual Bias
In my last post (Translanguaging: Establishing Some Foundations), I highlighted the monolingual bias in language education and discussed the importance of being strategic in employing translanguaging strategies, including through having clear guidelines for when it is appropriate. However, I feel that I did not adequately address the question of why it is important to challenge the monolingual principle in …
Translanguaging: Establishing Some Foundations
What is the monolingual bias, and how can teachers plan for productive translanguaging in the classroom?
Translanguaging in the L2 Classroom
Can translanguaging be used as a productive pedagogical tool in the language classroom?