Faculty
Faculty of Education
Supervisor Name
Dr. Shelley Taylor
Keywords
plurilingualism, education, FSL, identity texts
Description
In Canada, there are 269 different languages that are spoken daily (Statistics Canada, 2016). So why should we limit ourselves to French and English, when we have a multitude of other languages to explore? Here is where plurilingualism comes in. Plurilingualism is “[a]n approach to language learning that incorporates multiple competencies in different languages working in tandem to promote learning” (IGI Global, 2021). It “aims for transfer of knowledge and skills across languages” (Cummins, 2005). In my presentation, I will explain how teachers can use plurilingualism to the benefit of teachers and their learners alike through digital identity texts. I will share examples of videos as well as a unit plan on plurilingual storytelling. Our students have a wealth of knowledge within them, and it is our responsibility as teachers to embrace and learn from our students, as we all aspire to make our classrooms accepting and caring communities.
Acknowledgements
Many thanks to my supervisor Dr. Shelley Taylor!
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Document Type
Event
Plurilingualism in the FSL Classroom and Beyond
In Canada, there are 269 different languages that are spoken daily (Statistics Canada, 2016). So why should we limit ourselves to French and English, when we have a multitude of other languages to explore? Here is where plurilingualism comes in. Plurilingualism is “[a]n approach to language learning that incorporates multiple competencies in different languages working in tandem to promote learning” (IGI Global, 2021). It “aims for transfer of knowledge and skills across languages” (Cummins, 2005). In my presentation, I will explain how teachers can use plurilingualism to the benefit of teachers and their learners alike through digital identity texts. I will share examples of videos as well as a unit plan on plurilingual storytelling. Our students have a wealth of knowledge within them, and it is our responsibility as teachers to embrace and learn from our students, as we all aspire to make our classrooms accepting and caring communities.