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Background
Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966, International Literacy Day (ILD) is commemorated annually on the 8th of September to raise awareness about the essential role of literacy in human development.
ILD 2020 focuses on ‘literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond’, drawing attention to how the global public health crisis exacerbates existing educational challenges and inequalities. Panelists will discuss their research-based work on effective ways to foster literacy development, highlighting a range of interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives that involve teachers, schools, and communities in shaping equitable spaces for learning.
ILD 2020 focuses on ‘literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond’, drawing attention to how the global public health crisis exacerbates existing educational challenges and inequalities. Panelists will discuss their research-based work on effective ways to foster literacy development, highlighting a range of interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives that involve teachers, schools, and communities in shaping equitable spaces for learning.
Event
The Language and Literacy in Education Research Cluster at the UMBC Department of Education held a virtual event in recognition of International Literacy Day.
[0:00] Introduction: Sustainable Literacy Education - Francis M. Hult, PhD
[10:04] Just Teaching: Engaging Racial Literacy During Distance Learning and COVID-19 - Keisha McIntosh Allen, EdD
[24:04] How a Dual Language Program is Supporting Biliteracy for ELLs in a Baltimore City Public School - Jennifer Mata-McMahon, EdD
[36:31] The Children Come Full: Toward Culturally Sustaining Literacy Practices in Urban Communities - Kindel Nash, PhD
[54:00] STEM Literacy: Integrating Content across Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through Cross Cutting Concepts, Collaboration, and Communication to Develop Informed Citizens - Tracy Irish, PhD
[1:06:40] A Collaborative Approach to Language Assessment Literacy Development in the Midst of COVID-19 - Jiyoon Lee, PhD
[1:18:34] Promoting Early Literacy Through Research-Practice Partnerships: The Role of UMBC's Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities - Mavis G. Sanders, PhD
[1:32:17] Panel Discussion
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