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University of Maryland: College Park, MD, US

Associate Professor (Teaching & Learning, Policy & Leadership)
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Melinda Martin-Beltran

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Revisiting Reading Buddies to Support Multilingual Learners and Their Peers

Reading Teacher
2021 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/trtr.2045
EID:

2-s2.0-85111904441

Part of ISSN: 00340561
Contributors: Silverman, R.D.; Martin-Beltrán, M.; Peercy, M.M.; Taylor, K.S.
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Becoming advocates: Positioning immigrant youth to share, connect, and apply their stories as tools for social change

TESOL Journal
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/tesj.567
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2-s2.0-85097743398

Part of ISSN: 19493533 10567941
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Montoya-Ávila, A.; García, A.A.
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“I Know There's Something Like That in Spanish”: Heritage Language Learners' Multifaceted Interactions with Linguistically Diverse Peers

International Journal of Applied Linguistics (United Kingdom)
2020 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/ijal.12310
EID:

2-s2.0-85090447711

Part of ISSN: 14734192 08026106
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; García, A.A.; Montoya-Ávila, A.
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Building a community of practice to counter the marginalisation of adolescent language learners

Language, Culture and Curriculum
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/07908318.2018.1521421
EID:

2-s2.0-85053464739

Part of ISSN: 07908318
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Guzman, N.L.; Kidwell, T.
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The relationship between media type and vocabulary learning in a cross age peer-learning program for linguistically diverse elementary school students

Contemporary Educational Psychology
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.cedpsych.2018.12.004
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2-s2.0-85059036267

Part of ISSN: 10902384 0361476X
Contributors: Silverman, R.D.; Artzi, L.; McNeish, D.M.; Hartranft, A.M.; Martin-Beltran, M.; Peercy, M.
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‘Time for una pregunta’: understanding Spanish use and interlocutor response among young English learners in cross-age peer interactions while reading and discussing text

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/13670050.2018.1515176
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2-s2.0-85053283131

Part of ISSN: 13670050
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Montoya-Ávila, A.; García, A.A.; Peercy, M.M.; Silverman, R.
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Exploring the pedagogical potential of translanguaging in peer reading interactions

Critical Perspectives on Codeswitching in Classroom Settings: Language Practices for Multilingual Teaching and Learning
2018 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85102532163
Contributors: Tigert, J.; Groff, J.; Martin-Beltrán, M.; Peercy, M.M.; Silverman, R.
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Negotiating peer feedback as a reciprocal learning tool for adolescent multilingual learners

Writing and Pedagogy
2018 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1558/wap.29647
EID:

2-s2.0-85062791891

Part of ISSN: 17565847 17565839
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Chen, P.-J.; Guzman, N.
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Developing a Zone of Relevance: Emergent Bilinguals’ Use of Social, Linguistic, and Cognitive Support in Peer-Led Literacy Discussions

International Multilingual Research Journal
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/19313152.2017.1330061
EID:

2-s2.0-85021136547

Part of ISSN: 19313160 19313152
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Daniel, S.; Peercy, M.; Silverman, R.
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Effects of a cross-age peer learning program on the vocabulary and comprehension of english learners and non-english learners in elementary school

Elementary School Journal
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1086/690210
EID:

2-s2.0-85014968798

Part of ISSN: 15548279 00135984
Contributors: Silverman, R.D.; Martin-Beltran, M.; Peercy, M.M.; Hartranft, A.M.; McNeish, D.M.; Artzi, L.; Nunn, S.
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Exploring Peer Interaction Among Multilingual Youth: New Possibilities and Challenges for Language and Literacy Learning

International Multilingual Research Journal
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/19313152.2017.1328968
EID:

2-s2.0-85021131152

Part of ISSN: 19313160 19313152
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.
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Using digital texts vs. paper texts to read together: Insights into engagement and mediation of literacy practices among linguistically diverse students

International Journal of Educational Research
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2017.01.009
EID:

2-s2.0-85032068782

Part of ISSN: 08830355
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Tigert, J.M.; Peercy, M.M.; Silverman, R.D.
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‘Let's think about it together:’ how teachers differentiate discourse to mediate collaboration among linguistically diverse students

Language Awareness
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/09658416.2016.1278221
EID:

2-s2.0-85009959933

Part of ISSN: 17477506 09658416
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.; Guzman, N.L.; Chen, P.-J.J.
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“Jump in Any Time”: How Teacher Struggle with Curricular Reform Generates Opportunities for Teacher Learning

Action in Teacher Education
2017 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/01626620.2016.1248302
EID:

2-s2.0-85057016092

Part of ISSN: 21586098 01626620
Contributors: Peercy, M.M.; Martin-Beltrán, M.; Yazan, B.; DeStefano, M.
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Chapter 12 How adolescents use social discourse to open space for language learning during peer interactions

Language Learning and Language Teaching
2016 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1075/lllt.45.13mar
EID:

2-s2.0-85053447361

Part of ISSN: 15699471
Contributors: Martin-Beltran, M.; Chen, P.-J.; Guzman, N.; Merrills, K.
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Moving Beyond Yes or No: Shifting From Over-Scaffolding to Contingent Scaffolding in Literacy Instruction With Emergent Bilingual Students

TESOL Journal
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/tesj.213
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2-s2.0-84968779749

Part of ISSN: 19493533 10567941
Contributors: Daniel, S.M.; Martin-Beltrán, M.; Peercy, M.M.; Silverman, R.
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Teacher-learners' engagement in the reconceptualization of second language acquisition knowledge through inquiry

System
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.system.2016.08.006
EID:

2-s2.0-84995920361

Part of ISSN: 0346251X
Contributors: Selvi, A.F.; Martin-Beltrán, M.
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Curricular design and implementation as a site of teacher expertise and learning

Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice
2015 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/13540602.2014.995486
EID:

2-s2.0-84939777152

Part of ISSN: 13540602
Contributors: Peercy, M.M.; Martin-Beltran, M.; Silverman, R.D.; Daniel, S.
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"What Do You Want to Say?" How Adolescents Use Translanguaging to Expand Learning Opportunities

International Multilingual Research Journal
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/19313152.2014.914372
EID:

2-s2.0-84904515060

Part of ISSN: 19313160 19313152
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.
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Collaboration to teach english language learners: Opportunities for shared teacher learning

Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice
2014 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/13540602.2014.885704
EID:

2-s2.0-84908572372

Part of ISSN: 13540602
Contributors: Martin-Beltran, M.; Peercy, M.M.
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"I don't feel as embarrassed because we're all learning": Discursive positioning among adolescents becoming multilingual

International Journal of Educational Research
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijer.2013.08.005
EID:

2-s2.0-84884729276

Part of ISSN: 08830355
Contributors: Martin-Beltran, M.
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Learning together: Creating a community of practice to support English language learner literacy

Language, Culture and Curriculum
2013 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/07908318.2013.849720
EID:

2-s2.0-84889584986

Part of ISSN: 07908318
Contributors: Peercy, M.M.; Martin-Beltran, M.; Daniel, S.M.
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Envisioning collaboration: Including ESOL students and teachers in the mainstream classroom

International Journal of Inclusive Education
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/13603116.2010.495791
EID:

2-s2.0-84864220809

Part of ISSN: 13603116 14645173
Contributors: Peercy, M.M.; Martin-Beltran, M.
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Points of Transition: Understanding the Constructed Identities Of L2 Learners/Users Across Time and Space

Critical Inquiry in Language Studies
2012 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/15427587.2012.664038
EID:

2-s2.0-84871079977

Part of ISSN: 15427587 15427595
Contributors: Adawu, A.; Martin-Beltrán, M.
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Positioning proficiency: How students and teachers (de)construct language proficiency at school

Linguistics and Education
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.linged.2010.09.002
EID:

2-s2.0-78649756263

Part of ISSN: 08985898
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.
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The two-way language bridge: Co-constructing bilingual language learning opportunities

Modern Language Journal
2010 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-4781.2010.01020.x
EID:

2-s2.0-77954013981

Part of ISSN: 00267902 15404781
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.
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Cultivating space for the language boomerang: The interplay of two languages as academic resources

English Teaching
2009 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-70349929044

Part of ISSN: 11758708
Contributors: Martin-Beltrán, M.
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