ERIC Number: EJ1437668
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1523-5882
EISSN: EISSN-1523-5890
"To Make the Student Exist" -- Bilingual Subject Teachers' Narratives about Multilingualism in Language Support Classes in Norway
Bilingual Research Journal, v47 n3 p290-304 2024
Bilingual subject instruction, designed to facilitate the acquisition of the Norwegian language, is a support class aimed at immigrant students in primary and lower secondary Norwegian schools. This study delves into the beliefs of two Polish-Norwegian bilingual teachers regarding multilingualism in this instructional context and the factors influencing their decisions on incorporating students' prior linguistic knowledge. Utilizing a narrative approach, the analysis of interviews reveals that both teachers perceive multilingualism as valuable for learning support and students' social engagement. Individual variations emerge in how these teachers employ multilingual resources, reflecting a connection between their beliefs, experiences, and reported pedagogical decisions.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Teacher Attitudes, Bilingual Teachers, Second Language Learning, Language Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Polish, Norwegian, Migrants, Prior Learning, Bilingual Education, Content and Language Integrated Learning
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Norway
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A