Translanguaging by Ana Castro https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a How does it support specific aspects of the PYP and promotes the capabilities of teachers? en-us 2018-09-01 09:40:21 UTC 2018-09-01 10:24:14 UTC hello@padlet.com ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277067488 Translanguaging is a theoretical lens that offers a different view of bilingualism and multilingualism. The theory posits that rather than possessing two or more autonomous language systems, as has been traditionally thought, bilinguals, multilinguals, and indeed, all users of language, select and deploy particular features from a unitary linguistic repertoire to make meaning and to negotiate particular communicative contexts. Translanguaging also represents an approach to language pedagogy that affirms and leverages students’ diverse and dynamic language practices in teaching and learning.]]> 2018-09-01 09:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277067488 Student and teacher agency ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277067736 Agency is the power to take meaningful and intentional action, and acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of the individual, supporting voice, choice and ownership for everyone in the learning community. - Including parents who sometimes feel linguistically unequipped to support their child's academic development. ]]> 2018-09-01 09:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277067736 The Early Learner ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277067967 Offering many opportunities for symbolic exploration and expression. This can be promoted by fostering the use of the children's mother tongue in play.

]]> 2018-09-01 09:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277067967 Approaches to Learning ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068269 Promoting the use and study of mother tongue in a linguistically varied classroom, facilitates communication and the development of critical thinking. ]]> 2018-09-01 09:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068269 International Mindedness ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068403 Being exposed to different languages reinforces cultural understanding and identity.]]> 2018-09-01 10:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068403 Enquiry ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068471 Diverse and dynamic language practises in teaching and learning support students' enquiries as it extends the bank of resources they can use to develop their understanding of something. It also allows more parent engagement and support both at home and at school. ]]> 2018-09-01 10:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068471 Language and Cultural Identity ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068772 Language embedded throughout “the learner”, “learning and teaching” and “the learning community” to support a school culture of language learning and international-mindedness.
Multilingualism, the use of two or more languages, will be encouraged and supported through the development of multilingual learning environments and multilingual communities, affirming student identity and agency.
]]> 2018-09-01 10:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068772 A Community of Learners ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068867 Promoting the use of mother tongue in the school and classroom environment promotes celebration and understanding of cultural identity, builds relationships and supports learning. ]]> 2018-09-01 10:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277068867 Learning Environments ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069038 Are enriched due to exposure to different languages and, at the same time, support and welcome diversity. ]]> 2018-09-01 10:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069038 Design inquiries using local and global context ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069186 Design curriculum that reflects the heritages, languages and cultures of students and other members of the learning community - by adopting translanguaging practises, teachers are opening doors for a richer curriculum and enquiries. ]]> 2018-09-01 10:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069186 Build and Maintain Collaborative Relationships ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069326 Negotiate ideas and understandings with colleagues and other members of the learning community - either by engaging in learning activities with students that speak the same language, or by translating and explaining their thoughts in the target language after working on a task using their mother tongue. ]]> 2018-09-01 10:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069326 Fostersupportive environments that remove barriers to learning ibmaratona19 https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069404 Select teaching approaches, resources, technologies, learning and assessment activities that are inclusive and effective for diverse students.

Make thoughtful use of resources—time, people, places, spaces and physical materials—to develop flexible and diverse approaches to learning and teaching.

Provide and maintain an environment within which students feel safe (physically, culturally, socially, emotionally) to be responsible for their own learning]]> 2018-09-01 10:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ibmaratona19/qrpnj7jd838a/wish/277069404