ED1BME-Multilingualism in Education

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Spring / Summer term module
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Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Dr Naomi Flynn
Email: n.flynn@reading.ac.uk

Module Co-convenor: Dr Kari Sahan
Email: k.e.sahan@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
Over the last decade the number of multilingual learners within British schools has risen significantly, which has major implications for the education system and education practitioners. This module will enhance studentsô€€’ awareness of the impact of multilingualism in mainstream educational settings in relation to language, culture and identity, and will develop studentsô€€’ knowledge of the relationship between learning English for non-native speakers and wider educational outcomes.

Aims:
This module aims to develop studentsô€€’ understanding of multilingualism and the needs of multilingual learners within educational settings in order to support and enhance classroom practice.

Assessable learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

􀀕 identify and discuss the theoretical underpinnings of language acquisition, literacy development and learning theory, drawing upon UK and international research findings
􀀕 explore current national legislation and language policy and the impact this has on the learning opportunities for multilingual learners
􀀕 examine recent national data to ascertain the patterns of achievement for multilingual learners across the curriculum
􀀕 identify issues for multilingual learners in relation to cultural and linguistic identity, both at home and at school, and examine how this may impact L2 learning and academic achievement
􀀕 develop awareness of effective strategies for the teaching and assessment of multilingual learners across different educational phases

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:
􀀕 theoretical underpinnings of language acquisition, literacy development and learning theory
􀀕 national legislation and language policy
􀀕 patterns of achievement for multilingual learners across the curriculum
􀀕 issues of cultural and linguistic identity
􀀕 effective strategies for the teaching and assessment of multilingual learners

Global context:
This module has a strong global context in its exploration of multilingualism, culture and identity.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, discussion groups and small group tasks.