ACTFL Research-Oriented Papers: Equity in Bilingual Education

Fri, 11/22: 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM EST
Research-Oriented Paper Presentations 
Pennsylvania Convention Center 
Room: Room 110B 

Applicable Language

Non-language specific
Spanish

Language of Presentation

English

Partner/ACTFL SIG

Not Applicable

Audience Level

High School/Post-Secondary
All

Keywords

Equitable and Inclusive Practices

Presentations

Seals of Biliteracy: Supporting LCTL Access and Equity

This presentation overviews efforts to support equity and access to the state seal of biliteracy in less commonly taught languages. Presenters discuss findings from a national level needs analysis conducted through surveys and focus groups and provide rationale for a toolkit currently under development for a national audience. 

Audience Level

All Audiences 

Language of Presentation

English 

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Researcher

Ayumi Stockman, Minnesota Department of Education, Office of Equity and Opportunity

Co-Presenter

Kendall King, University of Minnesota

Bilinguals and Trauma: Psycholinguistic and Sociolinguistic Considerations

This presentation aims to present findings from psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics related to bilingualism and trauma. It explores linguistic strategies that coordinate bilinguals may use to manage and process trauma, as well as pedagogical implications for the foreign language classroom. 

Audience Level

All Audiences 

Language of Presentation

English 

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Researcher

Heidi Shaker, Loyola University Maryland

Pedagogical Translation in Heritage-Second Language Secondary Classrooms

How can heritage and second language learners' needs be met in mixed Spanish classes? Pedagogical translation meets world-readiness standards for both groups. This presentation shares a study on the use of pedagogical translation for reading comprehension through comparing languages and cultures and discusses research and pedagogical implications. 

Audience Level

High School/Post-Secondary 

Language of Presentation

English 

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Researcher

Sarah Albrecht, University of Houston-Downtown