A partnership that gives your school an advantage
PerLinguas brings translanguaging practices into the classroom quickly and easily, achieving progressive pedagogical goals.
Deep dive: how can translanguaging practices benefit all members of your school?
PerLinguas simplifies translanguaging practices, seamlessly integrating them into a plurilingual approach that can transform your school. Here’s how this approach impacts Students, Teachers, Leadership, and Families:
Students
Enhanced Comprehension and Learning
- Allows students to use their full linguistic repertoire to understand complex concepts.
- Promotes deeper cognitive engagement and critical thinking.
Improved Academic Performance
- Leverages students’ home languages to access curriculum, leading to better academic outcomes.
- Reduces language barriers, making learning more accessible and inclusive.
Positive Identity Formation
- Validates students’ cultural and linguistic identities, boosting self-esteem and confidence.
- Fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion in the classroom environment.
Development of Multilingual Skills
- Encourages the use and development of multiple languages, enhancing linguistic flexibility and competence.
Teachers
Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Provides a framework for integrating students’ cultural and linguistic backgrounds into the curriculum.
- Helps teachers connect with students on a deeper level, building stronger relationships.
Enhanced Pedagogical Strategies
- Expands teachers’ instructional tools by incorporating diverse language practices.
- Encourages innovative approaches to teaching and learning, fostering creativity.
Professional Growth
- Increases teachers’ cultural competence and awareness of linguistic diversity.
- Provides opportunities for ongoing professional development in multilingual education.
Leadership
Inclusive School Culture
- Fosters an environment that values diversity and inclusivity, aligning with equity-focused goals.
- Promotes a positive school climate by embracing multilingualism and multiculturalism.
Improved School-Community Relationships
- Strengthens partnerships between the school and the broader community by honoring linguistic diversity.
- Enhances the school’s reputation as a culturally responsive and forward-thinking institution.
Alignment with Educational Policies
- Supports compliance with policies and standards that promote multilingual education and diversity.
- Positions the school as a leader in innovative, inclusive educational practices.
Families
Stronger Home-School Connections
- Encourages communication in students’ home languages, making families feel more included in the educational process.
- Increases family engagement by valuing their linguistic and cultural contributions.
Empowerment and Inclusion
- Recognises and respects the linguistic resources families bring to the school community.
- Enhances parents’ and caregivers’ ability to support their children’s education at home.
It is our goal at PerLinguas to continue developing tools and materials for schools to achieve this… will you join us?
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