Multilingualism

in the
Classroom
Presented by Group 2
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b) and learn the different
models of multilingual
education and their
applications.
 What is Multilingualism?
It is “the ability of societies,
institutions, groups, and individuals
to engage, regularly, with more than
one language in their day-to-day
lives” (European Commission, 2007:
6).
 Multilingualism

The word multilingual comes from two

Latin words, “multi” which means
many, and “lingua” which means
language. According to The Britannica
Dictionary, multilingualism refers to
the ability to speak and understand
more than one language, either by an
individual speaker or by a group of
speaker.
Multilingualism in the Classroom
Multilingualism in the classroom refers to the
presence of students who speak multiple languages
and come from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Understanding the meaning of multilingualism in
the classroom is essential for teachers to create
an inclusive and effective learning environment.
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DIVERSE LANGUAGE
BACKGROUNDS LANGUAGE DIVERSITY CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Multilingualism in the There may be a mix of
languages spoken, and Students bring their
classroom means that cultural perspectives,
students come from students may be
bilingual, trilingual, or traditions, and values
various linguistic to the classroom.
backgrounds. more.
 What is Multilingual Education?
Multilingual Education (MLE) is the use of one or more
than one language as a medium of instruction and learning
in formal and non-formal settings. The aim of multilingual
education is to promote linguistic diversity, intercultural
dialogue, social inclusion, and quality education for all
learners, and opportunities for all learners.
 Models of Multilingual
Education

TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL MAINTENANCE BILINGUAL

EDUCATION (TBE) EDUCATION (MBE)

This model helps students In this model, students

who speak a language other continue to receive
than the dominant language instruction in both their
(like English) in the native language and the
classroom to gradually dominant language
transition to learning in the throughout their schooling.
dominant language.
 Models of Multilingual
Education

IMMERSION BILINGUAL TWO-WAY BILINGUAL

EDUCATION (IBE) EDUCATION
Focuses more on the use of a Uses two languages (usually a
second language as the main dominant/official language and
or even sole language of a minority or indigenous
instruction for students who language) as languages of
speak a different mother instruction for the students
tongue. who speak either one of them
as their mother tongue.
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 Benefits of
Multilingualism
Promotes Social Inclusion
Supports Cultural
Identity
Enhance Cognitive
Development
Improves Academic
Achievement
 DIFFERENTIATION
Teachers must
employ differ-
entiated instruction
to cater to students'
CULTURAL varying language
COMPETENCE levels and learning
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Teachers should de-
velop cultural for
competence to
understand and
Teachers LANGUAGE
respect the diverse SUPPORT
backgrounds of their
students. Providing language sup-
port through scaffolding,
visual aids, and peer
assistance can help
students understand and
participate in the class.
COLLABORATION PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Collaborating with
language specialists
or bilingual educators Teachers should seek
can be bene- ficial professional
for addressing Implication development
language challenges. s opportunities to
enhance their skills in
for teaching multilingual
Teachers learners.
INCLUSIVITY

Creating an inclusive
classroom
environment where all
students feel valued
and included is
crucial.
Thank You!
Presentation made by: Celine Quijardo

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