Mar 9, 2023
Language is a powerful tool for inclusion. As an IB World School with a diverse student body, WAB is committed to championing multilingualism as a fundamental part of increasing intercultural understanding, international-mindedness and I-DEAS: Inclusion through Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Social justice.
In this WAB Podcast episode, we focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL), speaking to High School EAL Department Teacher Helen Avetisyan and Grade 10 student Sarah to understand the philosophy of EAL at WAB and how it is integrated into the curriculum.
We also explore the role of agency in English language acquisition and how it creates a culture of inclusion, where each student’s home culture, language, and identity is valued.
Helen also unpacks the EAL Department’s goal to achieve what is known as “additive bilingualism”, which ensures that English language learning doesn’t happen at the expense of other languages.
Make sure to tune in to this week’s episode to learn more!
