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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

• 16 April 2021, 3:18 PM

Language and inclusivity - how can we include those who struggle with the language of instruction?

In many countries represented on this course, children are taught in a language that they do not speak at home. Use this thread to ask questions or provide examples of how students who are struggling with the language of instruction can be included in lessons. 

Stephanie Rajkumar Post 2 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 5:51 PM

The language barrier

 The language barrier in my opinion is like an unknown...
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Sawh Mowlah Post 5 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 16 April 2021, 11:15 PM

Language and inclusivity

 language can become a barrier for children who do...
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Faidah Babwah Post 21 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 19 April 2021, 6:42 PM
yes, I agree with you !
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Laura Ballack Post 29 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 21 April 2021, 4:20 AM
This points are very valid. A teacher has to be aware of these obstacles and...
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Anu Teewaree Post 58 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 24 April 2021, 8:33 AM
Every subject teacher is a language teacher.
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Kimberly Ollivierre-Contero Post 66 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 26 April 2021, 4:42 PM
I totally agree.
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Sarah Abraham Post 76 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 28 April 2021, 6:30 AM
This is very true. The same is experienced over here.
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Margerly George-Joseph Post 80 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 28 April 2021, 3:53 PM
You are absolutely right!!
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Radha Beejadhar Post 95 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 1 May 2021, 9:58 PM
I agree with your points.
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Ann Beddoe Post 98 (summarised) in reply to 95

• 2 May 2021, 9:08 PM
Great points. Well said.
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Hardia Mohammed Post 102 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 3 May 2021, 5:03 PM
i truly support your points.
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Rhona Rampersad-Mahadeo Post 104 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 4 May 2021, 3:05 PM
Yes, I agree with you that language can become a barrier for children who...
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Thahir Isra Post 106 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 5 May 2021, 8:12 AM
Yes . I totlly agree with you.
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Anesha Bahadur Post 115 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 6 May 2021, 7:06 PM
Yes I agree with you
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Jenice Bonyun Post 143 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 13 May 2021, 10:54 PM
We are all teachers and learners of language. Most children that enter our...
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Mellisa David - Ramcharan Post 158 (summarised) in reply to 5

• 18 June 2021, 1:22 AM
I totally agree
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Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 9 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 17 April 2021, 6:39 PM
I agree with you.
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Joan Moses Post 86 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 29 April 2021, 10:23 AM
Even the ones in our own country have different dialects. As teachers we...
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Ann Beddoe Post 90 (summarised) in reply to 86

• 30 April 2021, 6:47 PM

Language and inclusivity

 I agree that dialect is used in different countries...
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Ann Beddoe Post 91 (summarised) in reply to 90

• 30 April 2021, 6:53 PM

Language and Inclusivity

 As time goes by the language barrier will be broken....
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 116 (summarised) in reply to 86

• 6 May 2021, 8:42 PM
I faced similar challenge when teaching high school where a student had not...
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Cherry-Ann Francis Post 109 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 6 May 2021, 2:30 AM
I agree with this statement.
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Kelly-Ann Powdhar-Ali Post 117 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 7 May 2021, 2:55 AM

Language Communication

 Every child comes to the Early Childhood environment...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 128 (summarised) in reply to 117

• 10 May 2021, 9:55 AM
Thank you Kelly- Ann. You have brought another dimension of children using...
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Mellisa David - Ramcharan Post 159 (summarised) in reply to 117

• 18 June 2021, 1:23 AM
I agree with you Kelly guiding them at this tender age is important, we as...
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Seeta Kuarsingh Post 138 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 12 May 2021, 4:43 PM
The use of a fixed time of the day to assist children with language issues is...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 147 (summarised) in reply to 138

• 15 May 2021, 12:34 PM
Yes Seeta. Use of fixed time to assist children is another good contribution....
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Nicola jones Post 151 (summarised) in reply to 2

• 16 May 2021, 6:10 PM
Love the YouTube idea, Stephanie, the.use of such medium as become.so far...
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Avalon Ali Post 3 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 6:26 PM
More teachers should be trained in Speech and Language Pathology. In...
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Rose Nyambura Post 4 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 16 April 2021, 8:03 PM
This is true Kris - children are taught in a language that they do not speak...
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David Ngatia Post 6 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 12:41 PM
The use of a instructional language different from the one used at home truly...
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June Grant Post 7 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 3:49 PM
Some children may come into the early childhood classroom speaking dialect...
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Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 10 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 17 April 2021, 6:40 PM
Great point!
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ALIYAH Mohammed Post 15 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 18 April 2021, 4:23 PM • Edited by the author on 18 April 2021, 4:24 PM
Excellent points made by Mr. Grant!
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SALISHA Baksh-Razack Post 25 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 20 April 2021, 1:50 PM • Edited by the author on 20 April 2021, 1:52 PM
Well said. This is very true in our classrooms because the students are...
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Laura Ballack Post 30 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 21 April 2021, 4:22 AM
These are excellent points and provides possible approaches that can be used...
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Patricia Buckradiee-Nanan Post 33 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 21 April 2021, 4:12 PM

Week 1

 Well said Ms. Grant, totally agree with your sentiments. Dealing with...
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Giselle Girod Post 35 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 22 April 2021, 3:13 AM
Great point because being unable to speak the language will cause language...
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Merlin Pierre-Holder Post 44 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 22 April 2021, 11:41 PM
Great points June . I agree with you, we must meet children at their level....
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Kristal Yarde-Morrison Post 54 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 24 April 2021, 12:03 AM
I am in agreement with you June. The teacher must be flexible and available...
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Ann Beddoe Post 64 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 26 April 2021, 9:17 AM

Language

 Excellent points June. Getting the student to the level of Standard...
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Tinuke Ola Peters Post 68 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 26 April 2021, 7:02 PM
Very True. I also wonder if instructing them in the dialect will better...
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June Grant Post 70 (summarised) in reply to 68

• 27 April 2021, 6:25 AM
Yes Tinuke, it would. Teachers come into the classroom with cultural capital...
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Lisa Mohammed Post 69 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 26 April 2021, 7:19 PM
Quite right June, inclusivity does not only deal with learning disabilities,...
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Luanna Armstrong Post 89 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 30 April 2021, 2:36 AM

Week 1

 Well said! Language is a powerful tool and it can have a huge impact...
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Cherry-Ann Francis Post 108 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 6 May 2021, 2:28 AM
Well said. However in one of my colleague statement i must disagree. This is...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 129 (summarised) in reply to 108

• 10 May 2021, 9:58 AM
Yes Cherry- Ann Modeling the target language for the child to emulate is...
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Seeta Kuarsingh Post 140 (summarised) in reply to 108

• 12 May 2021, 6:08 PM
Miss Luanna yes Modeling the correct language is important. It is a gradual...
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Seeta Kuarsingh Post 139 (summarised) in reply to 7

• 12 May 2021, 5:38 PM
Excellent points Miss. There is a great need for Teachers to be flexible and...
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Oluwaseyi Agunbiade Post 8 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 6:24 PM
The National Policy of Education in Nigeria demands that pupils in lower...
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Kim Noel

Kim Noel Post 11 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 6:42 PM
I think there needs to be a great effort to bridge the gap between dialect...
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Rachel-Ann Charles Post 14 (summarised) in reply to 11

• 18 April 2021, 3:12 AM
I agree. I've seen that struggle myself. Maybe introducing code switching in...
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Kristal Yarde-Morrison Post 55 (summarised) in reply to 14

• 24 April 2021, 12:07 AM
Indeed, the struggle is real. Like a former principal of mine used to say,...
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Avalon Ali Post 12 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 8:14 PM
Agreed
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Arieta Lesivou Post 13 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 April 2021, 9:42 PM
I am very much agree with you Kris! Here in Fiji where students learn in...
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ALIYAH Mohammed Post 16 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 5:56 PM • Edited by the author on 18 April 2021, 6:19 PM
Language and inclusivity Students who speak dialect at home and do not...
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Tanisha Francis-Garcia Post 17 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 11:12 PM
Teacher's modelling of the language is important. If the child speaks in a...
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Merlin Pierre-Holder Post 45 (summarised) in reply to 17

• 22 April 2021, 11:46 PM
I agree, excellent point
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 18 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 1:36 PM

Language and inclusivity

 In a cosmopolitan setting where we have learners...
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Rose Nyambura Post 19 (summarised) in reply to 18

• 19 April 2021, 1:59 PM
Grouping learners and asking them to explain or share their understanding...
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June Grant Post 99 (summarised) in reply to 18

• 3 May 2021, 12:08 AM
Not necessarily Florence. Jamaica is an example of what your are speaking...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 130 (summarised) in reply to 99

• 10 May 2021, 10:04 AM • Edited by the author on 10 May 2021, 10:06 AM
Thank you June for that clarification and correction. It is a diversity...
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Samson Kisirkoi Post 20 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 19 April 2021, 2:44 PM
It may be necessary to teach basics of the teaching language to students if...
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Yuva Roopchansingh Post 23 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 20 April 2021, 12:10 AM
I had similar thoughts to this, pairing with someone they might be...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 32 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 21 April 2021, 12:32 PM
Yes Samson. Pairing with an appropriate friend would be a good idea.
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Ann Beddoe Post 92 (summarised) in reply to 20

• 30 April 2021, 6:58 PM
I agree Samson. Using a peer will allow the child to learn the language...
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Yuva Roopchansingh Post 22 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 12:09 AM
One idea is the possibility of having an interpreter / communicator to help...
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David Ngatia Post 24 (summarised) in reply to 22

• 20 April 2021, 8:57 AM
I do agree with you Yuva. The only challenge is when a school is in a...
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Sherene Ragbir-Ravello Post 26 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 3:35 PM
Diagrams... Imagery... Instructional tools displayed clearly on charts that...
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David Ngatia Post 39 (summarised) in reply to 26

• 22 April 2021, 12:05 PM
Sherene, I concur with your idea of use of diagrams and imagery instructional...
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Kristal Yarde-Morrison Post 56 (summarised) in reply to 26

• 24 April 2021, 12:26 AM

Using Stories

 In addition to charts and diagrams, stories can be used as well...
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Rose Nyambura Post 59 (summarised) in reply to 56

• 24 April 2021, 8:48 PM
This policy of telling stories in first language that the child speaks and...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 131 (summarised) in reply to 56

• 10 May 2021, 10:09 AM
Yes i agree, Kristal. These are valuable varied ways of teaching English and...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 148 (summarised) in reply to 56

• 15 May 2021, 12:37 PM
Yes, Kristal ,stories can make a great method of teaching language.
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Jacqueline Rancharan Post 27 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 20 April 2021, 9:57 PM

Language barrier

 Many teacher mistakes language barrier as a disability. It...
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Maryssa Beckford-Thompson Post 41 (summarised) in reply to 27

• 22 April 2021, 3:53 PM
I agree, some schools and teachers mistake the language barrier as being a...
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Hugo Uh Post 28 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 3:40 AM
In the schools I have been, language barrier is gradually being tackled by...
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Caleb Kisirkoi Post 31 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 10:53 AM
Teach basics of the language of instruction, make use of translation, and...
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Pamela Harripersad-Stanton Post 34 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 21 April 2021, 8:24 PM
In my experience as a teacher in High School, I have met many students with...
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David Ngatia Post 38 (summarised) in reply to 34

• 22 April 2021, 12:02 PM
Quite good efforts Pamela for overcoming language exclusivity
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Martina Edwards-Arneaud Post 36 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 5:40 AM
In my school we have two brothers whose parents are Chinese Nationals. The...
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David Ngatia Post 37 (summarised) in reply to 36

• 22 April 2021, 12:00 PM
Thank you Martina for sharing this encounter. Good to note the two brothers...
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Maryssa Beckford-Thompson Post 40 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 3:50 PM

Language and Inclusivity

 The language barrier is not in my opinion a...
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Nadia Sooknanan-Seecharan Post 42 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 6:49 PM
In my country there is a large influx of spanish speaking children, one...
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Jennifer Richardson Post 43 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 22 April 2021, 9:38 PM
Although teachers use standard English when teaching, there will be children...
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Deochand Bridgemohan Post 46 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 12:34 AM

Inclusivity

 I firmly believe that lessons should only be taught in a...
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Rose Nyambura Post 60 (summarised) in reply to 46

• 24 April 2021, 9:04 PM
Deochand, are you implying in Trinidad and Tobago all children learn in...
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Kathy-Ann Randolph Post 47 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 12:36 AM
My one experience in the early childhood setting in Trinidad and Tobago was...
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Pauline Vaughan Post 50 (summarised) in reply to 47

• 23 April 2021, 6:06 PM
Thanks for sharing Kathy. This is what we need as inclusive educators.
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June Grant Post 71 (summarised) in reply to 47

• 27 April 2021, 6:32 AM
Your staff mates need to be commended especially when they teach for heart,...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 79 (summarised) in reply to 47

• 28 April 2021, 11:39 AM
Very commendable. This is what including every learner is all about.
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 132 (summarised) in reply to 47

• 10 May 2021, 10:17 AM
Great inclusion prasctised here. It could be late language acquisition and...
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Louise Archibald Beckles Post 48 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 2:53 AM
Where learners speak a language that is different to that of the instruction,...
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Pauline Vaughan Post 52 (summarised) in reply to 48

• 23 April 2021, 6:07 PM
Thanks Louise very informative.
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Pauline Vaughan Post 49 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 6:05 PM
In the school where I teach most students speak a different language at home....
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David Ngatia Post 53 (summarised) in reply to 49

• 23 April 2021, 8:58 PM
Pauline, thank you for sharing your experience. It is sad that most schools...
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Jacqueline Rancharan Post 51 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 23 April 2021, 6:07 PM
In my country our first language is English and it is used at school in the...
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Rose Nyambura Post 61 (summarised) in reply to 51

• 24 April 2021, 9:11 PM
That is it Jacqueline- teaching English as a subject bridges the gap. This...
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Anu Teewaree Post 57 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 24 April 2021, 8:32 AM

Simplifying language

 I came across a British Council website with simple...
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Michelle Maharaj Post 62 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 9:03 PM
Language is the most common tool needed for anyone who is learning. If a...
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Rose Nyambura Post 73 (summarised) in reply to 62

• 27 April 2021, 8:55 AM
Good suggestions Michelle
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Melissa Nanan-Pandohie Post 63 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 25 April 2021, 10:35 PM
As teachers we are taught to teach 'Standard English', however as you said...
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Savitri Emmanuel Post 65 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 1:55 PM
Language barriers can indeed prevent the free flow of communication. In my...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 78 (summarised) in reply to 65

• 28 April 2021, 11:36 AM
Agreed. Pairing with learner good in the language will be very helpful.
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Radha Adam Post 67 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 26 April 2021, 5:47 PM

Language and Inclusivity

 Based on the age group of the children, my belief...
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Rose Nyambura Post 72 (summarised) in reply to 67

• 27 April 2021, 8:54 AM
This is true Radha. One should not shut down or correct a child's language...
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Akeesha Duke Post 74 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 6:55 PM
I agree with the points made that we must meet children at their level. Also,...
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Hayden Tidd Post 75 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 April 2021, 8:11 PM
Students who are struggling with the language of instruction can be included...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 77 (summarised) in reply to 75

• 28 April 2021, 11:34 AM
Good contribution Tidd. I like the one on embedding language in content rich...
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Paula Edwards Sealey Post 81 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 4:33 PM
I believe that one of the best ways to ensure that barriers to language...
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vesha Khan Post 82 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 8:15 PM
I think there is a belief and expectation that a certain language is allowed...
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Yusuf Musa Post 83 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 28 April 2021, 11:53 PM
Kris, your thoughts/observations was true, but, Teachers as are resources...
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Nadine Seales Post 84 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 1:14 AM

giving instructions in both English and French which will allow the French

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Nalinie Deosaran Post 85 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 6:33 AM

language Barrier

 Instructional language varies across the different subject...
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Rose Nyambura Post 87 (summarised) in reply to 85

• 29 April 2021, 2:00 PM
Nalinie, if many teachers are unaware of how to traverse this language...
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Michelle Ramlal Post 88 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 29 April 2021, 3:05 PM
Hi, If there is a language barrier, it is up to the teachers to bridge the...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 149 (summarised) in reply to 88

• 15 May 2021, 12:41 PM
Yes Michelle. It is the teachers role to bridge the gap and the teacher will...
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Counsil Ramroop Post 93 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 1 May 2021, 6:14 AM

Struggling language

 Incorporate images allow students to expand their...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 94 (summarised) in reply to 93

• 1 May 2021, 11:05 AM
Very good strategies of overcoming language barrier. The one on playing...
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Katherine Persad Post 96 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 May 2021, 4:41 AM
Language barriers are indeed an important aspect that has to be overcome to...
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David Ngatia Post 97 (summarised) in reply to 96

• 2 May 2021, 8:52 PM
Good suggestions Katherine.
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 100 (summarised) in reply to 96

• 3 May 2021, 10:05 AM
Good suggestions Katherine. Just wondering how teachers would respond to...
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Rose Nyambura Post 101 (summarised) in reply to 96

• 3 May 2021, 2:49 PM
Katherine, in Kenya English is the language of instruction as well as...
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Tracey Little Post 103 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 4 May 2021, 1:51 AM
With the upsurge in migrants to our country over the past few years, language...
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Rose Nyambura Post 105 (summarised) in reply to 103

• 4 May 2021, 5:22 PM
Tracey, that was a good strategy of inclusion- inviting the child's parents...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 133 (summarised) in reply to 103

• 10 May 2021, 10:58 AM
Oh Tracy, this is great effect. the best I have heard where the teacher...
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Karen Gladstone Post 107 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 5 May 2021, 5:52 PM
We can use varying forms of communication not just words to communicate with...
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David Ngatia Post 112 (summarised) in reply to 107

• 6 May 2021, 7:50 AM
You are right Karen. Varying forms of communication can really assist.
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Alana Caesar Post 110 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 3:06 AM
Struggling to learn Standard English is difficult especially in a country...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 111 (summarised) in reply to 110

• 6 May 2021, 7:17 AM
Alana I like the idea of story telling. Everybody irrespective of age like...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 113 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 1:53 PM • Edited by the author on 6 May 2021, 2:02 PM
True Kris. Sometime children are forced to speak a language they are not...
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John Mtenje Post 114 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 6 May 2021, 4:57 PM
I think language is indeed a big issue and it puts the learners in a...
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Sharmilla Maharaj Post 118 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 5:15 AM

Language and Inclusivity

 Language barrier is something common in many...
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Annisha Wilson-Antoine Post 125 (summarised) in reply to 118

• 8 May 2021, 12:26 AM
In my country the buddy system is not in operation but I believe it is very...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 134 (summarised) in reply to 118

• 10 May 2021, 11:05 AM
Great idea Sharmilla. Buddy system can help. Thank you for sharing.
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Anna-Marie Goring Post 119 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 5:46 AM
Children are like sponges and soak up all the information they are provided...
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David Ngatia Post 120 (summarised) in reply to 119

• 7 May 2021, 8:01 AM
Great! That was quite good of you Anna.
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Neisha Rambarack Post 121 (summarised) in reply to 119

• 7 May 2021, 2:45 PM
I totally agree with you Anna and the strategies you used.. As educators...
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Annisha Wilson-Antoine Post 124 (summarised) in reply to 119

• 8 May 2021, 12:14 AM
I think this was a great idea
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 135 (summarised) in reply to 119

• 10 May 2021, 11:07 AM
Great creativity Ann- Mary. Keep it up. Thank you for sharing
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Vernice Buchan-Mansingh Post 122 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 7 May 2021, 7:02 PM

Language and inclusivity - how can we include those who struggle with the

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Rose Nyambura Post 126 (summarised) in reply to 122

• 9 May 2021, 6:47 PM
True Vernice, a teacher should do all that is possible to communicate with...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 136 (summarised) in reply to 122

• 10 May 2021, 11:10 AM
Good ideas Vernice, there are a lot more ideas shared on this thread to add...
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Annisha Wilson-Antoine Post 123 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 8 May 2021, 12:13 AM

Language and Inclusivity

 Children must be able to understand what is being...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 127 (summarised) in reply to 123

• 10 May 2021, 8:01 AM
Good suggestions there Annisha. Relationship must be cordial and group work...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 137 (summarised) in reply to 123

• 10 May 2021, 11:29 AM
Yes, true Annisha. Code switching could help smooth language acquisition...
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claudette De Graff Post 141 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 12 May 2021, 6:30 PM
Language is a bit complicated, people have a lot of different ways of...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 142 (summarised) in reply to 141

• 13 May 2021, 5:11 PM
Good idea Graff.
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 144 (summarised) in reply to 142

• 14 May 2021, 9:40 AM
Yes Florence Kamonjo and Claudette code switching code help in smooth...
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Angela Williams Post 145 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 15 May 2021, 3:07 AM

Concerns

 Dear Ms. Stutchbury, I am having a bit of a challenges with the...
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FLORENCE Kamonjo Post 146 (summarised) in reply to 145

• 15 May 2021, 10:14 AM
Hello Angela. I am not Kris but I have noted your concern. To attain 100% you...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 150 (summarised) in reply to 145

• 15 May 2021, 12:47 PM
Yes, Angela that can be frustrating. We regret your experience. Try to go...
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Chacieva Mulrain Post 152 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 18 May 2021, 12:00 AM
noted
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Sharon Ramdeen Post 153 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 May 2021, 12:17 AM
Yes, I agree with you.
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AVALON Pierre-Mason Post 154 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 May 2021, 10:01 PM

Language barrier

 It is important to find out what language barriers students...
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Kossi Agbogan Post 155 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 27 May 2021, 11:04 PM • Edited by the author on 27 May 2021, 11:05 PM
Teaching language (French) is a real threat for students in my context where...
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Sadaf Syed Post 156 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 2 June 2021, 7:12 AM
In my school, the main language of instruction is English as we are following...
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Merlin Pierre-Holder Post 157 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 17 June 2021, 9:55 PM
There was a Cuban child in one of my Centre with very little English and one...
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Merle Lopez Post 160 (summarised) in reply to 1

• 10 July 2021, 12:45 PM
in the classroom where children are struggling with language barrier i...
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