Episode 6: The Power of Music in Dual Language

Special Guest-Mariela Contreras, Dual Language Educator & Music Teacher, Mariela combines her love of music and the joy of working with children in the classroom as she finds ways to integrate music to teach language, math, science, history and more.

In this episode we discuss:

• Music as a tool in dual language classrooms
• Building confidence in speaking and participating in two languages through music
• Examples of how to create structured opportunities for students to engage in meaningful academic and social conversations
• Incorporate music into daily classroom routines -One key takeaway about oracy in dual language education
• Examples of a songs and musical activity that successfully suppor ...