{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Primary Futures","title":"Speaking Multiple Languages with Eowyn Crisfield","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2845,"description":"According to government statistics, in the school year 2022/23, 22% of children in state-funded primary schools were known or believed to have a first language that is \"other than English\". In our increasingly linguistically super-diverse classrooms, how do we make sure that all students feel that their language is valued? How do we support pupils with different levels of English and make them feel included in the class community - and help them access the curriculum?Dr Eowyn Crisfield, a specialist in language acquisition and development, delves into the fascinating world of multilingual education. Throughout the episode, Dr Crisfield shares her wealth of knowledge on supporting children who speak multiple languages or are learning English as an additional language (EAL). The conversation emphasises the importance of understanding and valuing the diversity of languages among students. Eowyn also discusses practical resources and strategies, such as the Wollow and WAMCam resources, to create a curriculum that respects and represents the cultural backgrounds of all children. About our guestDr Eowyn Crisfield is a specialist in language acquisition and development. She works with families, schools and governmental organisations to develop ethical and holistic approaches to supporting multilingual children. Her research focuses on equal access to learning and language development for all students and on appropriate and effective professional development for teachers working with language learners. She is the author of the recent book ‘Bilingual Families: A Practical Language Planning Guide (2021) and co-author of “Linguistic and Cultural Innovation in Schools: The Languages Challenge” (2018, with Jane Spiro). Connect with Eowyn Crisfield.Key takeawaysUnderstand and be curious about the diversity of languages among students in your school. Foster an environment where multilingualism is seen as a valuable skill.Utilise resources such as WoLLoW and WAM, which are...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/M8vbRi1IMhAmSaA7uNcNaq9RohWPqR7WvxDfMmBktzM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kOWVj/NTBjYTI1Zjg3ZTIw/ZTgyZTY4NWQ4NjQ4/ODY5MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}