Estephanie’s Three Minute Thesis
Supporting Multilingual Learners with WIDA and the UDL Framework
Language development is crucial to multilingual learners’ academic success and teaching practices should consider this when designing lessons and assignments. Implementing the WIDA standards for English language development and the UDL framework could help address multilingual learners’ variability. It can assist educators in anticipating students’ needs and making informed decisions to reduce learning barriers.
Estephanie López Contreras is a Ph.D. student in the Language, Literacy, and Technology program at WSU. She has a BA in Teaching English as a Second Language, and an M.Ed in English as a Foreign Language. Estephanie’s research interests include Teacher Education, Multilingual Learners, and Universal Design for Learning. She has experience in teaching English as a second/foreign language and working with pre-service teachers.