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A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling

Statements for teachers

Our headteacher places a strong emphasis on supporting language learning in our school. Awareness of language dimension
I am aware that the language I use can have an impact on the students’ language development. Awareness of language dimension
In our school, there is a common understanding about in which situations the students’ other languages might be used during lessons, in addition to the language of schooling. Role of language in learning
I encourage students to use the languages they know (but I may not know) to support their learning. Role of language in learning
I take into account the knowledge and experience of the students to enable them to progress, while taking part in the class activities. Role of language in learning
I am interested in the languages the students know and how they learned them. Attitudes towards languages
In our school, we track the students’ literacy development in the language(s) of schooling. Attitudes towards languages
In our school environment, the languages of the school community are present (for example posters, photos, charts, website, etc.). Attitudes towards languages
Our school provides opportunities for using languages outside school. Promoting informal language learning
I help parents/guardians find ways to support language development of students at home, by suggesting some activities. Promoting informal language learning
I know which languages my students speak. Language resources at school
I engage students in challenging activities (e.g. putting forward arguments, debating, justification of different point of views). Awareness of language dimension
The school management/headteacher/my colleagues know what languages I can speak. Language resources at school
I know which languages the parents/guardians of my students speak. Language resources at school
I make use of the different languages spoken by the members of our school community to support newly arrived students. Orienting newcomer students and families
In our school, translators/interpreters/mediators provide help when communicating with parents who do not speak the language(s) of schooling. Orienting newcomer students and families
If really needed, I look for other language resource persons to ensure communication with parents. Orienting newcomer students and families
In our school, we have structured formats for the professional development of our teachers. Professional development
In our school, we take time to plan and review our practice in relation to the language(s) of schooling. Professional development
I help my students become aware of the differences between spoken and written language. Developing language knowledge and skills
My school provides professional development to raise teachers’ awareness concerning the language dimension in all school subjects. Professional development
In our school, teachers from different subjects cooperate in planning for teaching, which takes into account the role of language in learning and understanding subject content. Professional development
In our school, teachers learn from each other. Professional development
I help my students become aware of the differences between spoken and written language. Developing language knowledge and skills
I teach my students to improve their speaking and writing skills in all the subjects I teach. Developing language knowledge and skills
I teach my students to improve their listening and reading skills in all the subjects I teach. Developing language knowledge and skills
Whatever the subject I teach, I explicitly teach language functions such as describing, defining, explaining, summing up, etc. Metalinguistic awareness
I help students become aware of language-related concepts such as “context”, “meaning”, “purpose”, etc. Metalinguistic awareness
In our school, we discuss the role of language in learning and understanding subject content, for example during meetings with teachers and/or other staff members. Role of language in learning
I explore with my students a variety of learning strategies to promote language development in all the subjects and not only in language lessons. Role of language in learning
     
This is an output of the project “A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling” (2017-2019) of the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML). The ECML is a Council of Europe institution promoting excellence in language education in its member states. www.ecml.at/roadmapforschools