When scholars talk about Sociocultural Theory, they often rely on shared terms that carry heavy theoretical weight but uneven meanings. Clarifying those terms – without flattening their complexity – is the driving force behind A Brief Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts in Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning, coauthored by Próspero N. García, Associate… continue reading
The pandemic exposed deep inequities across communities, including critical gaps in literacy for young Latino children. In a new post for the Rutgers-Camden Faculty Blog, Associate Professor of Spanish Silvia Perez-Cortes—who will soon serve as Graduate Program Director for the Teaching Spanish (MAT) program—shares the story behind A Rutgers Collaborative Helps New Jersey Kids Get… continue reading
Educators attending the Fellowship of Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ) Annual Conference on March 19, 2025, will have the opportunity to explore innovative methods for enhancing interpersonal communication in world language classrooms. Among the featured presenters is Ashley Rios, a graduate of Rutgers Graduate School-Camden’s Teaching Spanish MAT program, who will lead an interactive… continue reading
Imagine standing at the front of a classroom, not just teaching but constantly adapting—finding new ways to inspire a generation raised on screens and instant connections. For longtime Spanish teacher Nidza Bruno, this challenge became an opportunity to evolve, culminating in her earning a Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish degree at Rutgers-Camden. As Tom… continue reading
Summer is for stories that stick with you, whether you’re diving into the classics, exploring graphic novels, or uncovering deeply personal memoirs. Faculty from Rutgers-Camden’s World Languages and Cultures Department, who also teach in the Teaching Spanish MAT program, have created a summer reading list perfect for anyone—de 9 a 90 años. Their picks span… continue reading
Bilingual education has the power to transform learning, particularly for linguistically diverse students, and Rutgers University–Camden is helping lead the way in South Jersey. At St. Anthony of Padua School, a unique program was created to address the need for students to strengthen both their native and second languages. This initiative, led by Silvia Perez-Cortes,… continue reading
