How can instructional strategies be adapted to support the academic success and well-being of multilingual learners in increasingly diverse classrooms?
In Creole Alo, or Bonjou
To say hi in different languages.
As an Afro-Caribbean researcher in the U.S. higher education, multilingual learning is critical. Afro-Caribbean students may speak Creole, French, Spanish, and English. Some Caribbean countries have patois. Language integration would enhance learning inclusivity. Indeed, multilingual learners have unique needs that educational stakeholders may need to address.
Strategies to promote multicultural learning are crucial in a diverse population
Thank you for sharing this important perspective. As someone with a multilingual and multicultural background myself, I completely agree that language integration plays a vital role in creating inclusive and supportive learning environments. In my experience working with diverse student populations, especially English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners, I've seen how recognizing and valuing students' linguistic identities can significantly impact their engagement and academic success.
Jean Edouard
Multilingual Afro-Caribbean students often bring a rich blend of languages—Creole, French, Spanish, English, and patois—which should be acknowledged not as a challenge but as an asset. Promoting multicultural learning can include using translanguaging strategies, incorporating culturally relevant materials, and encouraging students to draw on their full linguistic repertoire.
It’s encouraging to see more conversations around inclusive practices that genuinely reflect the diversity of our classrooms. Supporting multilingual learners isn’t just about language—it’s about identity, belonging, and access to equitable education.
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