Author: Alayna Klco

22 June 2023


MinneTESOL Journal, (2023), Vol. 39(Issue 1), Peer-Reviewed Article

Leveraging students’ home languages through translation: Teacher’s adaptations for sheltered content instruction

 Alayna Klco, Kelly Grucelski, Danielle Joo, & Sam David Our teacher-researcher team used pedagogical translation to incorporate translanguaging pedagogy into K–12 sheltered multilingual classrooms and engage students in effective literacy practices across all subject areas. Keywords: middle school,…
0 By Alayna Klco, Kelly Grucelski, Danielle Joo and Samuel David 
15 June 2022


MinneTESOL Journal, (2022), Vol. 38(Issue 1)

Does Translanguaging Work in Adult ESL?

 Alayna Klco Translanguaging pedagogy has largely focused on K-12 learners in content classrooms. However, collaborative translation is one translanguaging literacy practice that is well-suited for adult English as a Second Language (ESL) learners with thoughtful adaptations based on text choice, course…
0 By Alayna Klco 
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Alayna Klco has been teaching adults in Intensive English Programs and Community English Programs for 5 years and is currently researching pedagogical translation in K–12 and higher education settings. She earned an MA TESOL from the University of Minnesota. Her research interests include adult ESOL education and using language education for social change.