Dr. Liam Printer and Soukeina Mamodhoussen on Multilingualism and Motivation

Описание: 🎧 Join Dr. Liam Printer for this summary of his interview with Soukeina Mamodhoussen on episode 8 of the Motivated Classroom Podcast about the deep connection between multilingualism and motivation in education. 🌍 Soukeina shares her personal journey of growing up as a multilingual student and the challenges she faced when her languages were not valued. She emphasizes the importance of respecting and celebrating students' languages in the classroom to help them feel seen, accepted, and motivated. 💬

Soukeina highlights the vehicle for social justice that multilingualism can become when educators create an inclusive environment that nurtures every aspect of a student's identity. By acknowledging home languages and using strategies like translanguaging, we can reduce shame and foster a sense of belonging. 🏫

Our conversation also touches on key research, such as the longitudinal study showing that students exposed to their home language in early education perform better in learning a second language. 📚

Teachers can make a huge difference by implementing small, meaningful actions, like learning to say "hello" in students' languages, to lower their affective filter and increase motivation. 💡

If you’re passionate about supporting multilingual learners and creating an inclusive, motivating classroom, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips.

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