S5-E8: Linguistic structure: English vs. Spanish: Dr. Desiree Pallais-Downing
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Dr. Desir\\xe9e Pallais-Downing is an assistant professor of instruction in the Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Having lived in Nicaragua, England, the United States, and Spain, she has experienced bilingual learning across four different countries. In this episode, she differentiates between sequential and simultaneous bilingualism, and the importance of assessment in the home and second languages before diving deep into the linguistic structures of Spanish vs. English. She also offers advice for non-Spanish speakers on the best ways to support Spanish speakers.
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Dr. Desir\\xe9e Pallais-Downing - Website
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"The way we position students in our classrooms can open or close opportunities for them to shine. When we bring in their knowledge and cultural experiences, we open more opportunities for them to be successful."
- Dr. Desir\\xe9e Pallais-Downing
"There's very strong research on how language and literacy skills are transferable from Spanish to English, and that transfer from Spanish to English is not automatic."
- Dr. Desir\\xe9e Pallais-Downing