Teaching languages to students with special educational needs
The issue of Babylonia 03/12 focuses on inclusive foreign language education, highlighting various contributions from educators and researchers on teaching strategies for students with special educational needs. Key themes include: Inclusion in Language Learning: The issue explores how to...
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| Language: | deu |
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Association Babylonia Switzerland
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Babylonia |
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| Online Access: | https://babylonia.online/index.php/babylonia/article/view/654 |
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| Summary: | The issue of Babylonia 03/12 focuses on inclusive foreign language education, highlighting various contributions from educators and researchers on teaching strategies for students with special educational needs.
Key themes include:
Inclusion in Language Learning: The issue explores how to effectively integrate students with learning difficulties into foreign language classes. Various articles emphasize the importance of adapting teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that all students can participate meaningfully.
Practical Strategies: Contributors provide practical strategies for enhancing language acquisition among students with challenges such as dyslexia. Techniques include using multisensory approaches, providing clear instructions, and employing technology like digital sound recording to support learning.
Teacher Preparation: Discussions address the need for teacher training programs to include preparation for teaching students with learning difficulties. Educators are encouraged to engage with research and develop their skills to foster inclusive environments.
Case Studies: Several case studies illustrate successful inclusive practices in classrooms across different regions, including examples from Switzerland and Canada. These highlight the benefits of collaboration among teachers, specialists, and students to create supportive learning atmospheres.
Cognitive Processes in Language Production: An article discusses the cognitive challenges faced by students when speaking a foreign language, identifying issues such as phonological awareness and memory retrieval that can hinder oral proficiency.
Assessment Fairness: The issue also addresses fairness in language assessment, particularly for students with disabilities. It outlines modifications that can be made in standardized tests to ensure equitable evaluation.
Cultural and Emotional Factors: The role of cultural context and emotional well-being in language learning is explored, emphasizing the need for teachers to foster a positive classroom environment that encourages all students to express themselves.
Overall, Babylonia 03/12 advocates for a comprehensive approach to language education that recognizes and values the unique contributions of every learner, promoting inclusion as a path to enrich the educational experience for all students.
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| ISSN: | 1420-0007 2673-6454 |