TPN3704
ASSIGNMENT 1 NOTES & MEMO
2023
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Liz
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, 1.1 Define the term translanguaging in your own words.
• Translanguaging is when a multilingual person's full linguistic repertoire
is used and honored, instead of trying to keep narrowly focused on a
single language.
• Translanguaging seems to be a more flexible approach that allows
multilingual learners to change between languages in an innate manner.
• Translanguaging is used to inform and help all learners all learners,
regardless of their language practices, to maximize the meaning-making,
creativity and criticality of their educational experience”.
1.2 Define the purpose of the study
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibilities and limitations of using
learners' heritage languages as a supportive strategy to facilitate learning and
teaching in multilingual classrooms, developing both L1 and English in the context of
additive multilingualism. The purpose of the study was to gain a comprehensive
understanding of how teachers manage translanguaging in their classrooms and
how learners in multilingual classrooms learn by using the L1 to facilitate the learning
process.
1.3Name data collection methods used in the study.
1. Semi-structured interviews
2. Initial structured interviews
3. Classroom observations
4. Teachers’ observation feedback sheet
5. Storyboards
1.4 Do you think translanguaging was or will (be) possible in your classroom?
If yes, Why? If no, Why
Yes, I believe that Translanguaging is a perfect way to make sure that all learners
are included in the lessons and that they understand the lesson in their own
language.
1.5 Read the findings 6.1.4 and demonstrate how you can integrate the
learners’ home language in your lesson for better understanding of the lesson.
To integrate the learners' home language in a lesson, one approach is to use
bilingual teaching methods, such as code-switching, where the teacher alternates
between the primary language of instruction and the learners' home language to
explain new concepts or vocabulary. Another approach is to use the learners' home
language as a support for understanding and comprehension, for example, by
providing bilingual materials or using translation as a tool for explaining difficult
concepts. Additionally, the teacher can also encourage the use of the home
language in class discussions and group work to provide a comfortable environment
for the students to express themselves.
ASSIGNMENT 1 NOTES & MEMO
2023
written by
Liz
The study-notes marketplace
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, 1.1 Define the term translanguaging in your own words.
• Translanguaging is when a multilingual person's full linguistic repertoire
is used and honored, instead of trying to keep narrowly focused on a
single language.
• Translanguaging seems to be a more flexible approach that allows
multilingual learners to change between languages in an innate manner.
• Translanguaging is used to inform and help all learners all learners,
regardless of their language practices, to maximize the meaning-making,
creativity and criticality of their educational experience”.
1.2 Define the purpose of the study
The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibilities and limitations of using
learners' heritage languages as a supportive strategy to facilitate learning and
teaching in multilingual classrooms, developing both L1 and English in the context of
additive multilingualism. The purpose of the study was to gain a comprehensive
understanding of how teachers manage translanguaging in their classrooms and
how learners in multilingual classrooms learn by using the L1 to facilitate the learning
process.
1.3Name data collection methods used in the study.
1. Semi-structured interviews
2. Initial structured interviews
3. Classroom observations
4. Teachers’ observation feedback sheet
5. Storyboards
1.4 Do you think translanguaging was or will (be) possible in your classroom?
If yes, Why? If no, Why
Yes, I believe that Translanguaging is a perfect way to make sure that all learners
are included in the lessons and that they understand the lesson in their own
language.
1.5 Read the findings 6.1.4 and demonstrate how you can integrate the
learners’ home language in your lesson for better understanding of the lesson.
To integrate the learners' home language in a lesson, one approach is to use
bilingual teaching methods, such as code-switching, where the teacher alternates
between the primary language of instruction and the learners' home language to
explain new concepts or vocabulary. Another approach is to use the learners' home
language as a support for understanding and comprehension, for example, by
providing bilingual materials or using translation as a tool for explaining difficult
concepts. Additionally, the teacher can also encourage the use of the home
language in class discussions and group work to provide a comfortable environment
for the students to express themselves.
