Maya Valencia Goodall is co-creator of OL&LA (Online Language and Literacy Academy), co-founder of Lingual Learning, and co-creator of Lexia English. She continues to shape the field of education as a leader in the design and enhancement of the Online Elementary Reading Academy at CORE Learning. Maya is dedicated to ensuring every student receives the literacy and language instruction they need and deserve, with a focus on bridging structured literacy and second language acquisition research.

In this conversation, Maya Valencia Goodall shares her journey into multilingual education, emphasizing the importance of heritage languages and the need to redefine success in language learning. She discusses practical strategies for embracing multilingualism in classrooms, the connection between structured literacy and second language acquisition, and the significance of professional development for educators. Maya advocates for a collaborative approach among teachers to support multilingual learners and highlights the ongoing need for celebration and recognition of diverse identities in education.

Key Takeaways:

• Structured literacy and second language acquisition research align beautifully and should be integrated, not taught separately.
• Oral language is the foundation for literacy in any language. Students need ample opportunities to practice speaking.
• Redefine the template of success from monolingualism to bilingualism. Students can learn to read, write, and speak in two languages simultaneously.

Timestamps:

(0:00 ) Welcome to Literacy Across Languages!

(01:12 ) Meet Maya Valencia Goodall

(05:37 ) The Impact of Language on Identity

(07:05 ) Benefits of an Asset-Based Lens

(09:26 ) Practical Strategies for Multilingual Classrooms

(13:30 ) The Connection Between Language and Literacy

(17:28 ) Myths and Misconceptions

(20:37 ) Small Shifts for Specialists

(25:01 ) Collaboration and Professional Development

(33:45 ) Takeaways

Episode Resources:

• Learn about ⁠structured literacy and the domains of language⁠.
• Read Maya's article in Language Magazine on connecting ELD and ELA instruction.
• Explore OL&LA (Online Language and Literacy Academy).
• Discover professional learning resources with CORE Learning.

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Keywords: multilingual education, language learning, bilingualism, heritage languages, structured literacy, second language acquisition, teacher training, classroom strategies, identity, professional development