Busting Myths about Raising Multilingual Kids
Room
Classroom 3
Start time
End time
13:00
13:50
Max. capacity*
30
What we'll talk about
In the super-diverse world in which our children are growing up, multilingualism is both an asset and a challenge. As such, it is also a hot topic of conversation in educational and political fields, where accurate as well as inaccurate and/or misleading information circulates.
In this lecture we will discuss the following questions about multilingualism: How does language development occur in (young) children? How do they learn a language? And what happens when children learn multiple languages? Are home languages an obstacle to learning Dutch or can the home language be a steppingstone? And as a parent or educator, how can you maximize language stimulation?
During the lecture we will create a framework for language acquisition and a positive approach to multilingualism, based on recent research. We will also establish a connection to a few concrete experiences and examples, so that you as a parent or educator can get inspiration to positively deal with multilingual educational situations.
Your host(s)
Eléa Boudart
A big story enthusiast with a great love for language and literature, Eléa Boudart believes that language is an invaluable means of broadening and enriching one’s life and world view. As an educational developer for the Centre for Language and Education (Centrum voor Taal en Onderwijs, CTO), she gets to contribute to a more language-rich and equitable society.
Their mission is to use language as an engine for equal learning opportunities for all, as language proficiency determines our ability to thrive in our challenging and multi-faceted society. She collaborates closely with Flemish schools to help them develop a strong and effective language policy and works with teachers to strengthen their educational practices regarding language learning and skills.
Eléa has a background as high school teacher and majored in English and French literature. Her upbringing in the superdiverse context that is Brussels, as well as her volunteering with Teach the teachers are also experiences that enrich her approach to her job daily.
There are no reservations, it's a first come first served event, so be there on time to avoid disappointment!