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🌟 Empowering Children to Share Their Culture Through English🌟 Teaching children English from a young age not only benefits their future but also allows them to share and celebrate their own culture on a global stage. Here’s how early English education supports this important goal: 1. 📢 Voice and Representation: Proficiency in English enables children to articulate and share their cultural heritage with a broader audience, ensuring their unique traditions and stories are represented in global conversations. 2. 🇻🇳🇿🇦Cultural Exchange: English opens doors to international platforms where children can exchange cultural insights, participate in global discussions, and connect with peers from different backgrounds. 3. 📖 Storytelling Skills: Mastering English helps children develop strong storytelling skills, allowing them to narrate their cultural experiences and heritage effectively to a diverse audience. 4. 🌍 Global Appreciation: By sharing their culture in English, children contribute to a richer, more inclusive global understanding, fostering greater appreciation and respect for their cultural background. Investing in English education empowers children to proudly present their cultural identity and engage in meaningful cross-cultural exchanges. 🌍📚 #CulturalExchange #EarlyEducation #EnglishForKids #ShareYourCulture #GlobalUnderstanding #Vietnam #Cambridge #ESL #NationalDay #EnglishTeacher

I will always advocate for materials that activate prior knowledge before jumping into the lesson. It increases learner engagement and confidence.  #ScheduledPost #LearningandDevelopment #curriculumdesign

Importance of getting to know your students Educators, let's talk about the heart of teaching: getting to know our students! At The Spanish Language Center we asked our Spanish Heritage Learners to make a timeline of their story of their lives. Understanding who our students are beyond the classroom walls is crucial. Here´s why: Building trust and connection: when we take the time to truly know our students—their interests, their struggles, their dreams—we lay the foundation of trust. This connection opens doors for effective communication, creating an environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued. Supporting social-emotional growth: by knowing our students' backgrounds, experiences, and challenges, we can provide the support they need to navigate both academic and personal hurdles. Cultural awareness and inclusivity: our classrooms are beautifully diverse, with students from various cultural backgrounds. Getting to know them allows us to celebrate this diversity, fostering a sense of inclusivity where every voice is heard and respected. Let's remember that teaching isn't just about imparting knowledge; it's about creating meaningful connections that empower our students to thrive. So, here's to taking that extra moment to ask, listen, and understand. Together, we can make a world of difference, one student at a time! #Education #StudentSuccess #TeachingAndLearning #EmpowerStudents #Inclusivity #EducationMatters #spanishlanguage #heritage #SpanishSchoolAbuDhabi #SSAD What are your thoughts on the importance of getting to know students? Share your experiences and insights below!

Embracing Diversity in London's Classrooms! Calling all Portuguese part-time teachers making waves in the vibrant city! Passionate about language education, our dedicated educators are bringing Portuguese culture to life in the heart of London. Join us in celebrating their commitment to shaping young minds! #PortugueseTeachersLondon #MFLTwerati #LanguageEducation #CulturalDiversity #LondonTeaching #LanguageMatters"

Bonjour à toutes et à tous! 🇫🇷 🇺🇸 Are you still looking for a school for Fall 2024? Apply for our limited spaces in our Elementary and Middle School. 📚 For families who are abroad, I am more than happy to offer private virtual tours of our facilities. Research has shown content and language integrated learning, an educational approach that focuses on teaching academic subjects through more than one language, increases metalinguistic awareness or enhances 'higher linguistics’ knowledge. Learning and studying academic content such as math, physics or geography through the medium of a foreign language are beneficial. Rather than isolating the acquisition of the foreign language, the integration of subject content deepens the learner's understanding by providing meaningful, continuous, and extensive application of the language. As a result, students not only build higher metalinguistic knowledge of the foreign language, but feel more motivated because they are actually doing something with the language. 🧑🏻🎓 The strong performance of our growing alumni is a proof that The École’s unique bilingual program prepares students to flourish beyond our walls. #TheÉcole #bilingual #francaisaletranger #bilingue AEFE - Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger #homologation #French #elementaryschool #middleschool

Embracing Diversity in London's Classrooms! Calling all Portuguese part-time teachers making waves in the vibrant city! Passionate about language education, our dedicated educators are bringing Portuguese culture to life in the heart of London. Join us in celebrating their commitment to shaping young minds! #PortugueseTeachersLondon #MFLTwerati #LanguageEducation #CulturalDiversity #LondonTeaching #LanguageMatters"

🤔Thinking about this! At our strategic review meeting yesterday we considered evidence of schools’ accelerated progress in foreign language teaching, before, during,and after participating in the process Primary Languages Network PLDA with their assigned mentor. 🙌The potential to unlock and ensure whole school engagement at establishing, developing or enhancing levels is remarkable. ✍️All primary schools can apply. Details below https://lnkd.in/dBmPzGY

🌍 📚On this International Day of Literacy, let's embrace the power of multilingual education in connecting cultures and promoting peace! How has learning a new language opened doors for you or broadened your understanding of others? Share your experiences below and let’s inspire each other to embrace the power of literacy and language diversity!

In many government schools, regional language education is typically offered for free, while English medium education often comes with a cost. It's a valid point to question the fairness of charging for English medium education while offering regional language education for free in government schools. This situation can indeed raise concerns about equal access to educational opportunities for all students. While the reasons behind this pricing structure may have some rationale, it's crucial for educational policymakers to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder students from accessing quality education in the language of their choice. Striking a balance between promoting regional languages and providing opportunities for English education without creating financial barriers is essential for fostering an inclusive and equitable education system. Advocating for policies that support both regional language education and English proficiency without disadvantaging any group of students is key to ensuring fairness and equal opportunities in education. It's essential to strike a balance between promoting regional languages and providing access to English education to equip students with the skills needed in a globalized world. #Education #LanguageDiversity #GovernmentSchools #EducationEquality #InclusiveEducation #Fairness

I am sharing this webinar with Matt Starr - it's a must for anyone considering teaching abroad or curious about language schools. The insights on navigating language schools and international education are invaluable. There's still time to register, so don't miss out!