Hello everyone,
I am writing to you all as I´d like to request key research on this subject matter. I completely agree with the importance of multilingualism: both the journey and the destination are enriching experiences.
However, I am skeptical about a multilingual ESOL classroom. I have posted some arguments based on my experience as both a language learner and as an English teacher. However, I have not yet seen a counter-argument, and some of the alternative perspectives identify the importance of a multilingual ESOL classroom but with no concrete evidence why.
I am a critical thinker: I am happy to argue my views and concede when a more convincing argument is made. Some of you, such as James, are engaging with or leading this movement, and to be proposing a multilingual ESOL pedagogy I would imagine there must be some studies justifying it. Therefore, I would like to request empirical research on the impact of a multilingual pedagogy/classroom on ESOL learning.
I look forward to learning more about this.
Best regards,
Shaun.
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