#199How can celebrating identity and dialects transform the experience of language learners? In this episode I'm joined by Courtney Nygaard, a teacher of heritage Spanish speakers in Minnesota.  Courtney shares how she honors and values her students' identities as a way to build confidence, connection, and community in the classroom. We talk about practical strategies for embracing dialectal differences, navigating varied proficiency levels, and fostering a space where all students feel seen and valued. Whether you teach a heritage class or not, this conversation will inspire you to make your classroom a place where every student and experience is valued.Topics in this Episode: importance of celebrating identity and dialects in language classesstrategies or activities you can use to acknowledge and honor the diverse identities and dialects of your studentschallenges that might arise when students speak different dialects or have varying levels of proficiency in the heritage languageCourtney's success stories and examples where celebrating identity and dialects positively impacted her students' learning and engagement?for teachers who don’t have heritage classes, how you can create an inclusive and supportive environment that respects and celebrates the linguistic diversity of your studentsEpisode 96: Teaching Heritage Language Learners with Courtney NygaardConnect with Courtney Nygaard:Instagram: @profenygaardWebsite: www.heritagespanish.com, www.profenygaard.comConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

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