EP 6: Cultivating Biliteracy: Embracing Diversity in Literacy Education with Dr. Chelsea Stinson

Episode 6: Cultivating Biliteracy: Embracing Diversity in Literacy Education with Dr. Chelsea Stinson

 

In this insightful episode of Literacy Launchpad: Read, Learn, Grow, host Jose Miguel Longo is joined by Chelsea Stinson, a professor at Binghamton University and a passionate advocate for biliteracy. Together, they delve into the significance of cultivating biliteracy in our homes and communities, emphasizing the importance of language, culture, and connection in the literacy journey.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the concept of biliteracy and how it goes beyond mere language acquisition. Chelsea shares her experiences as a mother and educator, highlighting the challenges and opportunities parents face in fostering a supportive environment for multilingual learners. The conversation touches on the role of parents, caregivers, and educators in creating spaces where children can thrive linguistically and culturally.

Throughout the episode, Chelsea provides practical strategies for integrating language into daily life, from singing songs in multiple languages to engaging in interactive games that promote phonemic awareness. She encourages parents to embrace their own bilingualism and to be patient with their children's language development, reinforcing that every small effort contributes to a child's literacy journey.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that celebrates diversity in literacy and empowers parents, caregivers, and educators to cultivate biliteracy in their communities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about fostering a love of reading and learning across languages!

 

00:00 Literacy Launchpad is a podcast dedicated to helping parents and children learn

01:26 Today's special guest comes to us with expertise in cultivating B literacy

02:24 Chelsea Stinson is a professor of English at Binghamton University

04:01 We talked about cultivating by literacy anywhere, right. But I think one of the things that we confirmed

05:41 This episode explores how to share language with children with a language barrier

06:41 Sal says there are barriers for parents who are non English speakers

13:23 There's a gap between how teachers and parents support children at home

18:51 What do you do to cultivate literacy at home when you're exhausted

24:46 COVID is an organization that focuses on bilingualism and bi-literacy

28:24 Chelsea Likes: What would you want parents to know from this episode

32:24 We hope today's discussion has provided you with valuable insight on literacy

Thank you for tuning in! Remember to subscribe and share this episode with anyone who can benefit from the knowledge and resources discussed. Together, let's continue to read, learn, and grow!

About Our Guest: Chelsea Stinson, PhD, is a professor of critical inclusive education and a former K-12 language teacher from Syracuse, NY. Dr. Stinson's research, teaching, and community-based work focus on the experiences of emergent bilingual children, families, communities, school-community relationships, and teachers at the intersections of language, race, disability, migration, policy, and education. She is also a proud mother of twins who are soon-to-be kindergarteners!

You Can Connect with Chelsea:  https://cortland.academia.edu/ChelseaStinson https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kct25P4AAAAJ&hl=en

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This podcast is sponsored by the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County.

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