Multilingual Approach to Diversity in Education (MADE)

Reviews / Votes

"For all language educators who have wondered how to incorporate the theoretical insights of the multilingual turn into instruction, help is here! In this volume, Krulatz and Christison set out their model, MADE, an approach that shows how a multilingual perspective can be incorporated into diverse classrooms, curriculum design, materials development, and teacher preparation. The chapters are full of specific suggestions for practice as they walk the reader through the components of the model. This guide will be an essential and welcome resource for language educators worldwide."

Donna Christian , Senior Fellow, Center for Applied Linguistics, USA

"This impressive book is exactly what teachers working with linguistically and culturally diverse student populations have been waiting for: a resource solidly grounded in the latest scientific literature that clearly explains how to teach and manage multilingual classrooms. The authors propose a Multilingual Approach to Diversity in Education (MADE) , structured around seven key indicators that are easy to follow and implement in the classroom. The shift from research-based theory to classroom practice is evident when the indicators are broken down into sets of features that teachers can select based on their local contexts. Flexibility is key to MADE, which convincingly explains how to be truly inclusive and responsive to the needs of both teachers and students. The book is an essential resource and a must-read for all teachers, students, educators, and researchers interested in understanding and translating up-to-date theories on multilingualism into practical classroom applications."

Gessica De Angelis , Associate Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

"This volume rightly challenges practitioners in the field of language teaching and learning to consider multilingualism in a classroom as the norm, rather than an exception. In acknowledging the complexity of multilingual learners' linguistic repertoires, the authors support educators in implementing pedagogical approaches that center multilingualism in practical ways. Teachers and teacher educators alike will appreciate the ways the book promotes an awareness of holistic factors in promoting academic success for multilingual students."

Kristen Lindahl , Associate Professor, University of Texas, USA