Teaching MLs

The goal of this podcast is to add to your toolkit so that you can empower language learners just like me.

Teaching MLs is a education podcast hosted by Tan Huynh, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tan Huynh hosts Teaching MLs, a education show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #235

  Andrea Bitner: Take Me Home

  Aug 16, 202634 min

  https://amzn.to/4qhiJb4 Published in July 2021 by Austin Macauley Publishers , the book tells the true stories of 11 former English Language Learner (ELL) students who came to the United States from all over the world. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] First-Hand Perspective: It features real accounts of what it is like to grow up, learn English, and try to achieve the American dream. Overcoming Tragedy: The core of the book is woven together by the memory of a student named Nancy, whose tragic passing inspired Bitner to write down these stories. Bilingual Format: The book features the full text in both English and Spanish within the exact same volume. Core Message: It teaches readers that knowing a second language is a valuable superpower and asset, not a weakness. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]

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  Episode #234

  Dr. Marie Heath & Strategic by Design

  Jul 1, 20261h 9m

  Strategic by Design: The Blueprint for ML Programs by Dr. Marie Heath (published via Seidlitz Education) provides a comprehensive framework for building, evaluating, and sustaining effective educational programming for multilingual learners (MLs). Rather than treating language acquisition as an isolated classroom responsibility, Dr. Heath argues that student progress is driven by intentional, systemic design. The book highlights how common system stress points limit student growth and offers a practical blueprint built around six interconnected pillars: Compliance & Data: Aligning program tracking and legal mandates with meaningful data analysis to accurately measure student progress and program efficacy. Curriculum & Instruction: Creating accessible, language-infused, and academically rigorous learning pathways tailored to diverse linguistic needs. Staffing: Strategically placing and supporting qualified educators, specialists, and co-teaching teams to maximize student support. Professional Learning: Building continuous, targeted training for all educators—not just language specialists—to foster a school-wide culture of academic literacy. Family & Community Engagement: Creating authentic bridges between home and school cultures, valuing families as key partners in the educational ecosystem. Pathways to Graduation: Designing clear, actionable structures that ensure long-term academic success, graduation equity, and viable post-secondary opportunities for multilingual students.

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  Episode #233

  Integrated Literacy for Experienced MLs w/ Beth Skelton & Tan

  Jun 16, 202655 min

  Beth and I share about our newest book, Integrated Literacy for Experienced Multilinguals , on Olivia Wahl's Schoolutions Podcast . This book is written specifically for ELD teachers who have dedicated ELD class with MLs who have been labeled as ML for at least 5 years. We share how to backwards plan ELD units and teach the units' lessons.

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  Episode #232

  Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms

  May 5, 202653 minS0

  <p>Teaching Conceptual Understanding in Multilingual Classrooms, authored by Juliette van Eerdewijk and Mindy McCracken, is a practical guide designed to help educators foster deep, enduring learning for multilingual students. The book introduces a concept-based curriculum that integrates theoretical explanations with actionable teaching strategies, such as translanguaging, to support diverse student populations. It provides teachers with essential resources, including sample lesson plans and reflection activities, making it a valuable tool for both pre-service and in-service professional development. Ultimately, the authors advocate for an inclusive pedagogical approach that places students' multilingual identities at the center of the classroom experience.</p> <p> </p...

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  Episode #231

  Meaning-Making in the ML World: Lessons from Modern World Languages w/ Rebeca Lozano

  Mar 24, 202637 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Rebeca Lozano explores how the frameworks of Modern World Language instruction can be integrated into the multilingual learner (ML) world to enhance instructional outcomes. The conversation focuses on transitioning from basic communicative practices to the more robust application of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), providing a deeper understanding of how language creates meaning in specific academic contexts. By adopting this systemic approach, educators can better support students in navigating the complex linguistic demands of various disciplines.</p> <p> </p>

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