Andrea Honigsfeld

@ahonigsfeld.bsky.social

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Professor of TESOL Teacher Education, Author, Mom, Native of Hungary, Yoga Enthusiast, Fulbright Scholar, English Language Program Specialist https://andreahonigsfeld.com

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Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · 26d

I had so much fun!! Thank you for coming!

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Michelle Van Balkom @msvanbee.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social for your work with #bctesol today. You talked about my passion for collaboration.

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Sep 15

Exciting news! Tomorrow is our one-year book anniversary and today we have reached best-seller status! Thank you to everyone who has been interested in this Corwin book coauthored with Margo Gottlieb! Happy collaboration!

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Sep 9

How do you create learning environments where multilingual students feel safe?

Join @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social, @debbiezacarian.bsky.social, @dstaehrfenner.bsky.social, & Becki Cohn-Vargas in this panel discussion moderated by @langmag.bsky.social editor Dan Ward.

Register: www.corwin.com/free-...

Creating Safe Spaces for Multilingual Learners Webinar presented by Andrea Honigsfeld, Debbie Zacarian, Diane Staehr Fenner, Becki Cohn-Vargas and Dan Ward on Wednesday, September 17 at 3:30PM PT.

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey, teacher collaboration friends! Margo Gottlieb and I are excited to count down to the 1st anniversary of our publication. www.corwin.com/books/collab... Here is our gift to you: Buy 50 copies for your school or district by September 15th and we’ll do a personalized webinar!

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Aug 26

We love all your contributions!! There are a few in this book:)

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Jenna ESL @jennaesl.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you to @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to contribute meaningful scaffolded resources to this book! If I had a magic wand 🪄, the PWIM Template on page 79 would be it!

The book is fabulous!

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Aug 3

Multisensory scaffolds help #multilinguallearners access grade-level curriculum while they're still developing English fluency, using students' senses to make learning more engaging and accessible.

Learn more in the new book: www.corwin.com/books...

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Examples of Multisensory Scaffolding for Multilingual Learners:
Visual experiences such as images, anchor charts, graphic organizers, and videos build language in meaningful context and support content learning.
Auditory experiences such as songs, rhymes, chants, and recorded text enhance listening skills, pronunciation, fluency, and understanding of language patterns.
Tactile experiences such as base-ten blocks, 3D models, science experiments, and time capsule creation provide discovery learning to promote critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
Kinesthetic experiences such as historic event reenactments, mock trials, gallery walks, Total Physical Response (TPR), and scavenger hunts strengthen engagement and authentic language use promoting communication and collaboration in real-world contexts.

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Jul 29

Plot mapping is one type of graphic scaffold that helps students identify the key elements of narrative texts while building reading comprehension and analytical skills.

Discover more scaffolding strategies for content area teachers: www.corwin.com/books...

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Graphic scaffold student example of Percy Jackson

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Jul 13

Scaffolding instruction isn't just another teaching approach to learning—it's a critical non-negotiable for #multilinguallearners.

Download the first chapter of Nine Dimensions of Scaffolding for Multilingual Learners: www.corwin.com/books...

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Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Apr 4

Admins should support collaboration by modeling collaborative practices and collaboratively establishing norms and protocols, not simply expecting teachers to do it.

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Kristine Paulson (she/her) @kristinemp.bsky.social · Apr 3

Hi educator community! 👋Thinking about ways school administrators can create space for meaningful literacy collaboration amongst teachers with @pbertana.bsky.social and the @theedcollab.bsky.social community! Comment what you want administrators to know/do to support collaborative planning!

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Mar 29

What determines a quality curriculum for multilingual learners?

In their book Co-Planning, @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social and Maria Dove expand on the work of Bunch and Walqui (2019) to answer this question.

Download the free checklist: ow.ly/oLJZ50VgvVc

#MultilingualLearners #AssetBased

Checklist for a High-Quality Curriculum for ELs/MLs:
-Learning targets and success criteria that are clearly established for language development and content learning as well as aligned to state and local standards
-Learning activities and assessments that are aligned to language- and content-learning targets Instruction that is rigorous, relevant, meaningful, and comprehensible for all students
-Instruction that taps into students’ prior learning and background knowledge
-Topics of diversity and marginalized voices that are integrated into the curriculum in contrast to token learning opportunities

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Mar 22

Teaching dual language learners? You’re not alone!

In this free resource from Collaboration and Co-Teaching for Dual Language Learners by @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social & @joanlachance.bsky.social, explore the collaborative instructional cycle: ow.ly/ZTMO50VgvkX

Illustration by Claribel González.

Did you know... ?
Dual language is for everyone
Over 250 named languages and dialects spoken in the United States
It is never too late to learn a new language
Multilingualism is the norm
Over 3,600 dual language programs in the US

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thank you for the shoutout!

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Christopher Lehman @ichrislehman.bsky.social · Mar 8

Been reflecting on @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social’s thought in our @theedcollab.bsky.social think tank last week: “in my view, the work does not stop. We keeping going. We keeping doing what matters.”

I so appreciate that boost. Now is not the time to dim our light or give up. We need to keep pushing.

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Dr. Joan Lachance @joanlachance.bsky.social · Feb 21

NABE2025! If you’re in Atlanta-come see us at the DLeNM booth! If you couldn’t make it to the conference, still take advantage of the pre-order price! Spoiler alert. @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social @claribel716.bsky.social are featured in this book along with many other DLBE superstars.

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Feb 9

Thank you for following me!

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Dr. Joan Lachance @joanlachance.bsky.social · Feb 9

Incredibly talented teachers, collaborating more than ever with each other and all their students, including MLs and DLLs. Thank you District 126 for your shared teacher leadership. @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Jan 6

I am so honored to see this!

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intentionaltesol.bsky.social @intentionaltesol.bsky.social · Jan 5

I’m so grateful to the people who listened to my podcast this year! I know my focus for 2025 is going to be on working smarter, not harder, especially around stand alone ENL routines. Congratulations to @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social for being my guest for the most listened episode of 2024! #EduSky

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Dec 18

Thank you, @theedcollab.bsky.social and #TheEdCollab community for tonight's chat!

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The Educator Collaborative @theedcollab.bsky.social · Dec 18

THANK YOU! This was 🥹 to be in community again, together 🥹 🧡

🌟 Please FOLLOW people who inspired you!

Thank you @ichrislehman.bsky.social and @drtharris.bsky.social for hosting!

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Dec 18

A6: Cook and bake somethings I don't usually have time for #TheEdCollab

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The Educator Collaborative @theedcollab.bsky.social · Dec 18

Want to join in? We still have 2 questions left tonight. All educators welcome.

Be sure to include the hashtag #theedcollab

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Dec 18

A5: All of the above!! Going on a trip with the family, writing, sleeping in, and listening to some new books on Audible. #theedcollab

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The Educator Collaborative @theedcollab.bsky.social · Dec 18

Q5: How do you plan to use winter break to recharge-will it be rest, adventure, or catching up on hobbies?

Type "A5" before your answer and include #theedcollab

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Dec 18

Yes, that's right!

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Dec 18

A4: I stopped taking to heart something that used to bother me and was out of my control ... or as the yogi in me would say: "let go" #theedcollab

Andrea Honigsfeld @ahonigsfeld.bsky.social · Dec 18

That is a wonderful reflection --many of us can learn from it:) #theedcollab

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