Special Series- Episode 3: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized with Aida Kuettle

This is the third episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Aida Kuettle about the questions she has been contemplating, how an ELL learner herself, non-traditional student, and ESOL Coordinator shows up in PLC spaces representing ESOL students and supports teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering the ESOL students. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs have benefited or not benefited both Aida, her voice, and the voice of the ESOL students, and what may need to change regarding the questions asked in a PLC.

Resources referenced in order presented:

4 Essential Questions for the PLC:

Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/

Characteristics of a PLC:

Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf

Definition of Marginalized person:

Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/

Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:

Amy, M. E., Pelligrino, M. J., Slaney, J. D., & Soria, L. R. (2020). Leadership Practices That Support Marginalized Students: How Leaders Support Teacher Leadership For Emergent Bilingual And Latinx Students (dissertation). Boston College University Libraries, Boston, MA.

Bouffard, S., & Murray, L. (2020, February). Learning Is A Two-Way Street Middle School Strengthens Teaching By Focusing On Student Identity. The Learning Professional, 41(1), 28–31.

You can locate Aida Kuettle on LinkedIn, on Facebook as Aida Quintero, and on Instagram @senora_kuettle

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