Fostering community support for multilingual education
The language friendly approach
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 21590219 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Mary‐Claire Ball (0000-0003-1234-1227, University of Toronto), Emmanuelle Le Pichon (0000-0001-6677-5317, University of Toronto, autor de correspondencia) |
| Año | 2026 |
| Volumen | 40 |
| Número | 2 |
| Páginas | 309-328 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2026-03-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Language and Education (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0950-0782 • E-ISSN: 1747-7581 |
| Editorial | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09500782.2025.2538840 |
| OpenAlex | W4412750505 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 47 |
For the past fifteen years, research on inclusive pedagogy has strongly advocated for schools to embrace the increasing linguistic diversity within their communities by adopting a multilingual, or “language friendly” approach. Multilingual approaches are linked to positive learning outcomes, but research has found resistance from communities towards embracing home languages for learning purposes. This is the first study to explore potential resistance towards the language friendly approach specifically, which differs from other approaches by offering flexibility in the way schools integrate home languages into classroom instruction. Qualitative data were used to understand to what extent, if any, schools faced resistance towards the approach. If they experienced resistance, how did they manage it? And importantly, how have community and network characteristics and school-based strategies helped mitigate resistance and foster support for the approach? The findings show that feelings of resistance were minimal and limited to teachers during the initial transition period. We tentatively conclude that the language friendly approach provides a support system that empowers teachers, students, and their families and naturally meshes with the values and multilingual realities of the school communities, limiting resistance
Bilingual education · Linguistics · Multilingual Education · Multilingualism · Neuroscience of multilingualism · Pedagogy · Sociology · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching
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