Affiliation:
1. Multilingual Learning Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Abstract
This chapter explores critical issues concerning multilingualism within the context of international schools. As international educators re-imagine and re-create more equitable approaches to language education, three significant conceptual shifts about multilingual education are emerging: 1) international educators demonstrate mindsets which value multilingualism over monolingualism, 2) school communities recognize more expansive and dynamic conceptualization of linguistic identities, 3) multilinguals' diverse languaging practices are valued over previously standardized views of languages. The authors outline some of the key debates related to these significant shifts, including potential conflicts between various stakeholders. The chapter challenges international schools to use their resources and autonomy to enact positive social change for multilingual learners, their families, and their communities. Finally, the chapter concludes with a robust research agenda to explore more equitable and innovative approaches to language education within the context of international schools.
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