teacher LANGUAGE PRACTICES
| Because we believe... | Teachers will... |
|---|---|
| EAL learners should be empowered to use their full linguistic repertoire in order to realize their full potential | intentionally plan for and provide opportunities for translanguaging within lessons utilize varied methods of teaching and learning (multiliteracies) to support multilingual learners as they experience, conceptualize, analyze and apply their understanding incorporate visuals provide visual, graphic, and interactive scaffolding for the purpose of giving students equity of access to teaching & learning collaborate, co-plan and co-teacher (where appropriate) employ intentional scaffolding with a gradual release of responsibility |
| language learning empowers students to become intercultural communicators who value connecting within and across cultures and languages | provide authentic opportunities for learning the language in context intentionally incorporate cultural understanding and meaning with language learning in the lessons provide opportunities for translanguaging celebrate the diverse range of cultural and language backgrounds within the class |
| all teachers support all learners | develop connections with each student in order to understand their interests, strengths and opportunities for growth, to best support individualised learning differentiate teaching and learning to support students in reaching their full potential, catering to a range of learning styles and needs promote student agency in order for students to have voice, choice and ownership in their learning process and environment provide opportunities for students to work independently and collaboratively to suit their learning |
| language learning should be developmentally appropriate, dynamic and engaging | incorporate a range of teaching strategies and methods to engage students based on their interest and development |
| EAL learners should be empowered to use their full linguistic repertoire in order to realize their full potential | provide access to resources in various formats and languages |
| home languages should be celebrated and supported | encourage students to develop their literacy skills in their home language recognise English as the language of inclusion at HKA, while also celebrating the diverse languages used within the classroom welcome students to share their home languages with the class |
| as an international school in Hong Kong, our host country culture and language should be recognised and celebrated | incorporate learning about traditions and cultural events |
| as educational leaders, we have a commitment to our community to ensure that language and intercultural learning reflects best, current beliefs and practices and that these are reflected on and reviewed regularly | support families in understanding their child(ren)’s language profile(s) and development draw on professional development to ensure that best practices are utilised in the classroom to support language learning engage in regular planning and reflection meetings to ensure that curriculum is up to date and meets the needs of the current cohort |
