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MULTILINGUALISM CURRICULUM, By June Zenarruzabeitia anda Sara Zarate -…
MULTILINGUALISM CURRICULUM
1. Definition
The Multilingualism Curriculum is an educational framework developed in Austria to promote multilingualism and linguistic diversity in schools.
2. The need to create it
2. Integration of Language Learning:
The curriculum aims to integrate language education across subjects, addressing the diverse linguistic realities of students.
3. Coordination and Coherence:
It seeks to unify various language learning goals to avoid redundancy and promote a systematic approach to language acquisition.
4. Addressing Linguistic Diversity:
The curriculum recognizes and values all languages, including those not typically taught, as important resources for personal and academic growth.
1. Support for Multilingualism:
It aligns with Austria's educational policy to promote multilingualism and enhance language learning quality.
5. Lifelong Learning:
It emphasizes equipping students with skills for navigating multilingual situations throughout their lives.
3. Curriculum design
Whom
Teachers
: The curriculum serves as a guide for teachers, particularly those who deal with multilingualism and plurilingualism in schools. It helps them incorporate language awareness and skills across subjects.
Students:
To help them understand and use different languages, which is important for their personal and school success.
Curriculum developers:
To ensure better coordination of language learning activities and integrate language education into broader curricular goals.
School Administrators and Planners:
School management can use the curriculum to develop and implement a comprehensive language policy for their institutions, ensuring multilingualism is promoted at all levels.
4. Our own teaching
Embrace Linguistic Diversity:
Recognize and value the various languages and dialects students bring into the classroom, treating them as a resource for learning.
Develop Language Awareness:
Encourage students to reflect on their own language use and understand the diverse linguistic environment.
Integrate Cross-Curricular Learning:
Promote language awareness in all subjects, not just language classes, and foster collaboration between language and non-language subjects.
Support Autonomous Learning:
Encourage students to take charge of their language learning journey, developing self-awareness of their linguistic abilities.
Focus on Personal Development:
Link language learning with personal growth and intercultural understanding, preparing students for a multilingual society.
By June Zenarruzabeitia anda Sara Zarate