Acquiring additional languages in schools around the world
Nuances and findings of language instruction in unique cultural contexts
Teaching and learning additional languages around the globe is complex and undefined. American teachers can learn about their own teaching through the findings of a multinational case study research project. A team of university professors researched International Baccalaureate teacher training and conducted interviews with Primary Years Programme (PYP) language teachers, coordinators, principals, and parents in five different countries. The researcher is from North America.
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Introduction
• Myself in the context of the study
• Research as a tool for improving programs
• What is an additional language?
• Outline study need, participants, methodology
Compelling data presentation and discussion
• Internal and external factors
• How did the factors play out by country?
• What are the findings?
• What were commonalities and differences?
Questions and answers
• Summary
• What are the recommendations?