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VKS on January 20: Multilingualism in family and classroom

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5th VKS “Language and learning in multilingual families and classrooms” with a focus on the design and evaluation of targeted interventions.

Two internationally renowned researchers will present their current research on January 20, 3 to 6 pm, on the topic of “Language and learning in multilingual families and classrooms – Designing and evaluating targeted interventions“. James Kim from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, US, will speak on the topic of “Rethinking the reading crisis: Why far transfer should be the gold standard of literacy research”. Fuhui Tong from the Texas A&M University, US, will speak on the topic “From ESL to EFL: Localizing an evidence-based oral English curriculum with virtual professional development and home literacy practices for underprivileged elementary students“. The aim of the VKS is to discuss challenges that arise in language learning and comprehension in the family and educational context. In addition, various theoretical considerations and methodological approaches will be presented and different research findings will be compiled.

You can register to the free of charge event here. We look forward to your participation and an engaging exchange!