Biliteracy Now

Dyana Vera
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Strategies, tips and conversations for bilingual and dual language teachers.

Episodes

  1. Tips and Advice for Distance Learning

    09/01/2020

    Tips and Advice for Distance Learning

    Looking for some quick tips and advice on distance learning? This 10-minute episode will remind you of what to prioritize as you navigate this unique school year!

    10 min
  2. Imposter Syndrome as a Bilingual Educator

    12/20/2019

    Imposter Syndrome as a Bilingual Educator

    In this episode I talk about Imposter Syndrome, what triggers it for me, and how I found a way to remind myself that I deserve to be successful as a bilingual educator.

    14 min
  3. Read Alouds in a Bilingual Classroom

    11/07/2019

    Read Alouds in a Bilingual Classroom

    Join my conversation with my dear friend, Jennifer, as we talk about how she makes time for a daily read aloud in her dual language classroom. I hope you walk away feeling motivated, inspired, and willing to challenge yourself as a bilingual educator!

    24 min
  4. From a Fellow Bilingual Educator

    09/27/2019

    From a Fellow Bilingual Educator

    In this episode, I interview mi amiga, Cristina, from Bilingual Adventures. She discusses her experience as a bilingual educator, her likes and dislikes, where she sees herself in five years, tips for other bilingual educators, and her work with social justice. You don't want to miss it!

    26 min
  5. First Year Mistakes?

    09/12/2019

    First Year Mistakes?

    We all have those first year of teaching mistakes, right? In this episode I share the things I did my first year of teaching that probably weren't the best decisions for me! I hope after listening to this episode, you'll see that we've all been there. The goal is to do better once we know better.

    12 min
  6. Classroom Management

    01/20/2019

    Classroom Management

    Want some tips on classroom management? Listen to this 10-minute episode for some quick tips!

    12 min
  7. Sorry, Not Sorry

    12/29/2018

    Sorry, Not Sorry

    Are you starting to feel that teacher burnout? You know which one I'm talking about! If that's the case for you, listen to this 15-minute episode on ways to avoid that feeling. Hang in there!

    17 min
  8. Teaching for Testing

    12/24/2018

    Teaching for Testing

    Are you an upper elementary school teacher? Do you teach a tested subject in grades 3-5? Wondering how to adequately prepare your students without "drill and kill"? If so, this episode is for you! My husband, a 4th grade reading and writing teacher, sits down with me to discuss how to teach for testing without boring your students in preparation for the state assessment. Join us!

    35 min
  9. Writing in Three

    09/22/2018

    Writing in Three

    I struggled with teaching writing during my first year. In this episode I talk about how I came up with "Writing in Three" to help me teach it more effectively.

    15 min
  10. Balanced Literacy

    06/18/2018

    Balanced Literacy

    Do you teach under a balanced literacy program? Press play to hear about some of the components that can help you achieve a balanced literacy approach to teaching.

    15 min
  11. What Language Do I Teach in?

    06/13/2018

    What Language Do I Teach in?

    What language do I teach in? Am I holding my students back from successfully transitioning out of the bilingual program? Am I exiting bilingual students before they're ready? Listen to my thoughts, experiences, and ways to survive teaching in a transitional bilingual program.

    12 min
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Strategies, tips and conversations for bilingual and dual language teachers.

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  • Creator
    Dyana Vera
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Biliteracy Now 2018 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Biliteracy Now