8.3 Affirming Practices with Dr. Jasmine Rogers

In this episode, you're getting a preview of the types of conversations happening with educators in our bonus subscription episodes.   This month, Shannon and Mary chat with Dr. Jasmine Rogers, a reading specialist and college educator, about her dual roles in literacy.   Dr. Rogers discusses her research on African American English (AAE) and structured literacy, emphasizing the importance of affirming behaviors in promoting student motivation and effective communication. Drawing on personal experiences and professional expertise, she emphasizes the importance of affirming diverse dialects, including Black English, and fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. The episode also covers translanguaging and strategies for teachers to support multilingual students, highlighting the significance of creating a positive, inclusive, and affirming classroom environment.  Tune in to learn more about effective teaching practices, the science of reading, and how teachers can better support students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.0:00 Welcome to the Reading Teacher Lounge01:09 Introducing Dr. Jasmine Rogers02:37 Understanding Black Language in Education04:34 Research on Affirming Student Language07:32 The Importance of Cultural Awareness in Teaching13:55 Personal Experiences and Reflections15:48 Journey into Structured Literacy17:37 Merging Identity with Teaching Practices22:14 Reflecting on Teaching Practices23:03 The Power of Translanguaging24:57 Effective Communication Techniques26:55 Building Positive Classroom Environments30:04 Supporting Teachers and Students31:29 The Importance of Authenticity in Teaching32:59 Insights from Research36:12 Morphology and Language Learning39:50 Final Thoughts and FarewellsRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEDr. Jasmine's websiteConnect with Dr. Jasmine Rogers through her websiteConnect with Dr. Jasmine Rogers through LinkedIn44 Phonemes Video from RRFTS (Rollins Center for Language and Literacy)DC Public Schools Reading ClinicFrayer ModelStrive for Five Conversations by Tricia Zucker and Sonia Cabell *Amazon affiliate linkEducation Week:  What is Translanguaging and How Is it Used in the Classroom?Buy us a coffeeGet a FREE Green Chef box with our linkBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonFree Rubrics Guide created by usFinding Good Books Guide created by usSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our PatreonBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonBuy us a coffeeGet a FREE Green Chef box using our link