Join Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt, Dr. Lisa Velarde, and Dr. Ying Chu at the International Symposium on Bilingualism!
Translanguaging is an emerging concept in language education that refers to the flexible use of a person’s entire linguistic repertoire to create meaning. It also refers to a pedagogical approach that values students’ diverse language backgrounds to enhance learning and identity formation. The three studies across different regions, educational settings, and methodologies, shed light on how multilingual individuals navigate their linguistic resources and how educators use translanguaging to create more socially just classrooms.
Three MLRC community members will present their research on translanguaging at the upcoming International Symposium on Bilingualism in Spain on June 9-13, 2025:
Dr. Esther Bettney Heidt, MLRC School Network Researcher
- “Translanguaging through Students’ Eyes: Perspectives on Translanguaging Practices and Pedagogies”
Dr. Lisa Velarde, UW-Madison Teaching Faculty & MLRC Partner
- “Translanguaging and Technology: Exploring Youth Literacy in a Digitally Connected World”
Dr. Ying Chu, International School of Beijing Head of Dual Language & MLRC School Network Member
- “Optimizing Instructional Time through Translanguaging: Action Research Advancing Bilingualism in Dual Language Programs”
To set up an individual meeting with any of the presenters, please email: mlrc@wcer.wisc.edu
