Embracing linguistic and cultural diversity in mainstream classes
Due to global mobility, school classes throughout Europe today are characterised to a large extent by increasing cultural and linguistic diversity. This situation poses a challenge for teachers, especially as success at school in all school subjects depends primarily on linguistic competence in the school language.
Description
This course focuses on the question of how the languages of all learners can be welcomed in linguistically heterogeneous mainstream classes and used for (language) learning.
Firstly, the connection between language and identity is discussed in order to derive pedagogical perspectives for action. Then the question of why multilingualism is a resource for the (language) learning of all learners and how this can be realised in all subjects will be explored.
Learning objectives
In this course participants will:
- Reflect on existing attitudes towards cultural and linguistic diversity and be aware of their impact on teaching.
- Develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills to support (language) learning in cultural and linguistically diverse mainstream classrooms.
- Explore the importance of visualising, valuing and using multilingualism as a resource for all learners.
- Reflect on how to transform your own school in a language friendly one.
Methodology & assessment
Certification details
Upon successful completion of the course, a digital course certificate is awarded. The certificate shows the name of the learner and key course details such as the estimated learning hours, the learning objectives, and a link to the course homepage.
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherTeacher Educator
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Learning time:5-10 hours
