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Dr. Kate Seltzer: Translanguaging in Theory and Practice

From ML Chat · Hosted by Mandi Morris & Andrew Brandt

2026-04-01·3485

Episode summary

In this episode of ML Chat: Dr. Kate Seltzer, former South Bronx high school ELA teacher and co-author of The Translanguaging Classroom , introduces translanguaging as both a theory and practice. She explains how bilingual students use one integrated linguistic system, not separate languages, and how flexible language use creates affirming, equitable classrooms.

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Dr. Kate Seltzer, former South Bronx high school ELA teacher and co-author of The Translanguaging Classroom , introduces translanguaging as both a theory and practice. She explains how bilingual students use one integrated linguistic system, not separate languages, and how flexible language use creates affirming, equitable classrooms. Highlighting…