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What does linguistic diversity primarily refer to?
What does linguistic diversity primarily refer to?
Linguistic diversity has no value to cultural heritage.
Linguistic diversity has no value to cultural heritage.
False (B)
Name one reason why linguistic diversity is important.
Name one reason why linguistic diversity is important.
It is unethical to limit or restrict someone to use his/her language.
Linguistic diversity is one of the key pillars of __________ societies.
Linguistic diversity is one of the key pillars of __________ societies.
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Which of the following is a benefit of using one's native language in education?
Which of the following is a benefit of using one's native language in education?
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According to the UNESCO definition, what does language enable?
According to the UNESCO definition, what does language enable?
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Each Indigenous language is __________ for humanity.
Each Indigenous language is __________ for humanity.
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What is a primary consequence of losing a language?
What is a primary consequence of losing a language?
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More than half of the world's languages are currently being spoken.
More than half of the world's languages are currently being spoken.
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What role do schools play in promoting linguistic diversity?
What role do schools play in promoting linguistic diversity?
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According to UNESCO, there are approximately __________ languages documented worldwide.
According to UNESCO, there are approximately __________ languages documented worldwide.
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Match the following strategies with their purposes in promoting linguistic diversity:
Match the following strategies with their purposes in promoting linguistic diversity:
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Which of the following best defines multilingualism?
Which of the following best defines multilingualism?
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Schools have a minimal impact on linguistic diversity in society.
Schools have a minimal impact on linguistic diversity in society.
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What must be done to preserve existing languages?
What must be done to preserve existing languages?
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What is one of the main reasons for promoting multilingualism?
What is one of the main reasons for promoting multilingualism?
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Multilingualism does not impact employment prospects for children.
Multilingualism does not impact employment prospects for children.
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What does multilingualism provide access to?
What does multilingualism provide access to?
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The disappearance of a language will ultimately lead to the disappearance of __________.
The disappearance of a language will ultimately lead to the disappearance of __________.
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Match the following benefits of multilingualism to their descriptions:
Match the following benefits of multilingualism to their descriptions:
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Which organization emphasized the need for linguistic diversity?
Which organization emphasized the need for linguistic diversity?
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Non-use of specific languages can contribute to cultural heritage disappearance.
Non-use of specific languages can contribute to cultural heritage disappearance.
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How does drawing on a student’s home language in classroom teaching benefit them?
How does drawing on a student’s home language in classroom teaching benefit them?
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What is one reason why home languages are often viewed negatively in English lessons?
What is one reason why home languages are often viewed negatively in English lessons?
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Multilingualism has no impact on students' identities.
Multilingualism has no impact on students' identities.
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What does 'funds of knowledge' refer to?
What does 'funds of knowledge' refer to?
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Teachers should facilitate the transfer of concepts and skills from students' home languages to __________.
Teachers should facilitate the transfer of concepts and skills from students' home languages to __________.
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Why is it important for teachers to engage students' prior understandings?
Why is it important for teachers to engage students' prior understandings?
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Teachers are encouraged to completely ignore students' home languages in the classroom.
Teachers are encouraged to completely ignore students' home languages in the classroom.
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What role does multilingual education play in student learning?
What role does multilingual education play in student learning?
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What does a language-as-resource perspective imply for teachers?
What does a language-as-resource perspective imply for teachers?
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Translanguaging is limited to code-switching between languages.
Translanguaging is limited to code-switching between languages.
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What is the purpose of allowing students to use their home languages in the classroom?
What is the purpose of allowing students to use their home languages in the classroom?
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Translanguaging involves the purposeful and simultaneous use of __________ languages in the same classroom.
Translanguaging involves the purposeful and simultaneous use of __________ languages in the same classroom.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following activities is an example of translanguaging?
Which of the following activities is an example of translanguaging?
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Preventing learners from using their home languages promotes better learning outcomes.
Preventing learners from using their home languages promotes better learning outcomes.
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What is one way teachers can help students analyze language differences?
What is one way teachers can help students analyze language differences?
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Flashcards
Linguistic Diversity
Linguistic Diversity
Many ways humans speak and communicate, like different languages.
Importance of Languages
Importance of Languages
Languages are crucial for preserving culture, traditions, and knowledge, making them vital for understanding human heritage.
Multilingualism
Multilingualism
The ability to speak more than one language.
Language & Knowledge
Language & Knowledge
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Indigenous Languages Importance
Indigenous Languages Importance
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Unethical Language Restrictions
Unethical Language Restrictions
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Language Learning Speed
Language Learning Speed
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Preservation of Language
Preservation of Language
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Importance of Linguistic Diversity
Importance of Linguistic Diversity
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Role of Schools in Language Preservation
Role of Schools in Language Preservation
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Multilingualism in Education
Multilingualism in Education
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Diverse Hiring Practices
Diverse Hiring Practices
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Diverse Teaching Strategies
Diverse Teaching Strategies
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Inclusive Environment
Inclusive Environment
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Public Education on Linguistic Diversity
Public Education on Linguistic Diversity
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Language Loss Consequences
Language Loss Consequences
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Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
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Social Impact of Multilingualism
Social Impact of Multilingualism
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Disappearing Languages
Disappearing Languages
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Multilingualism Benefits
Multilingualism Benefits
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Multilingualism in Classroom
Multilingualism in Classroom
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Funds of Knowledge
Funds of Knowledge
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Multilingual Classrooms
Multilingual Classrooms
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Home Language Importance
Home Language Importance
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Language of Schooling
Language of Schooling
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English Language Learners
English Language Learners
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Cultural Heritage Loss
Cultural Heritage Loss
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Engaging Diverse Learners
Engaging Diverse Learners
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Language-as-Resource
Language-as-Resource
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Translanguaging
Translanguaging
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Code-Switching
Code-Switching
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Multilingual Practices
Multilingual Practices
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Emergent Bilingual Skills
Emergent Bilingual Skills
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Intercultural Lessons
Intercultural Lessons
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Linguistic Resources
Linguistic Resources
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Inclusive Lessons
Inclusive Lessons
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Study Notes
Linguistic Diversity Through Multilingualism
- Linguistic diversity refers to the many ways people communicate, similar to the variety of colors, shapes, or toys.
- UNESCO considers linguistic diversity a key element for inclusive and resilient knowledge societies.
- Language is crucial for conveying information and knowledge across diverse social, political, and economic contexts, impacting wealth creation and societal change.
- Approximately 8,324 languages are documented, with over 7,000 still in use; more than half are endangered.
- Losing a language means losing traditional knowledge and unique cultural expressions.
- Indigenous languages are valuable historical resources, containing unique skills, values, spirituality, and knowledge.
- Limiting language use is unethical and deprives people of the benefits associated with their native language.
- Multilingualism enhances cognitive function and offers educational advantages, especially for children.
- Education plays a crucial role in promoting linguistic diversity, allowing children to understand and appreciate their cultural heritage.
- Schools must actively support language diversity, valuing home languages to enrich and validate students' identities, and helping them learn English.
- Multilingual classrooms can leverage student's home language skills to achieve better learning outcomes.
Multilingualism in Teaching and Learning
- Multilingualism is the ability to use multiple languages fluently.
- Multilingual approaches to teaching are vital because students often bring strong knowledge from their home language.
- Including students' home languages in the classroom strengthens their identity and provides a solid foundation for additional language learning.
- Especially for English language learners.
- Teachers should facilitate the transfer of concepts and skills from home language to English.
- "Funds of knowledge" are a valuable resource, reflecting the wealth of knowledge embedded in students' communities.
- Multilingual practices – using home languages in the classroom – create inclusive learning opportunities.
Multilingualism as a Resource
- Multilingual classrooms are becoming increasingly common due to migration and mobility.
- Educators should leverage students' home languages as resources for teaching and learning within the classroom setting.
- Students' home language should be used as a tool for thinking and communication while they learn and grow in their target language.
Translanguaging
- Translanguaging is a pedagogical strategy.
- It involves using multiple languages in a conscious and intentional way within the classroom, allowing students to draw on all of their linguistic resources.
- Translanguaging facilitates the transfer of concepts and skills across languages.
Activities for Multilingual Classrooms
- Activities that use students' home languages for meaningful interaction, drawing on the cultural resources of the students.
- Translate texts, poems, or words to showcase the students' home language proficiency.
- Teach students to ask and formulate questions in English, compare this process with their home language(s).
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Explore the importance of linguistic diversity and multilingualism in shaping inclusive societies. This quiz discusses the impact of language on knowledge transfer, cultural expression, and cognitive advantages. Learn about the significance of preserving endangered languages and the role they play in our global heritage.