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Translanguaging refers to the dynamic use of a bilingual person's full linguistic repertoire to communicate, not restricted by socially defined language boundaries (García et al., 2017)
How This Cite Works:
Explore the ten purposes of pedagogical translanguaging by clicking the numbered tabs (1–10) at the top right of the page. Each section includes practical classroom activities, step-by-step guidance, and materials to support implementation. You’ll also find helpful links under each lesson for deeper insight into how and why these strategies benefit bilingual and multilingual learners.
About me:
My name is Megan Oliveira, and I am a pre-service elementary teacher committed to supporting Rhode Island’s diverse student population. This website serves as both a personal resource as I prepare to implement these strategies in my future classroom, and a practical tool for fellow educators looking to engage multilingual learners through inclusive, meaningful instruction.
10 Purposes for Pedagogical Translanguaging
Hamman, L. & Hesson, S. (2023) 10 Purposes for Pedagogical Translanguaging
References:
García, O., Johnson, S. I., & Seltzer, K. (2017). The translanguaging classroom: Leveraging student bilingualism for learning. Caslon.
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