Loading…
← Back to schedule
Lost in Translation? Let's Team Up and Turn Multilingualism into Magic!
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:10pm - 4:10pm JST
M213
In recent years, the concept of an asset-based approach has gained momentum, especially in education. But how does this approach intersect with equity with regard to English language learners, particularly in international school settings in Korea, and what does that really look like in practice?

In this session, specialists of the EAL Team at KIS Pangyo, will share how they collaborate with different stakeholders when embracing multilingualism as an asset. Contrary to a deficit mindset, an asset-based approach shifts the focus to student strengths and potential (“what they can do”), recognizing that every learning community and every student is valuable. The presenters will share insights on their collaborative process and invite participants to reflect on how they can apply these practices within their own schools.

Outcomes:
Participants will leave with strategies and ideas that will empower them to enhance their collaboration practices with teachers, parents, and leadership by reflecting on their understanding of multilingualism as an asset. 
Speakers
avatar for Tomás Wallenberg

Tomás Wallenberg

Elementary, Korea International School
Tomás was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. He has worked in education for 18 years and currently works as an ES EAL Specialist at Korea International School. Before teaching internationally, Tomás worked in bilingual schools as a teacher, instructional specialist, and coach... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Ko

Michelle Ko

ES EAL Specialist, Korea International School
Michelle is a Grade 1 and Grade 2 EAL Specialist at Korea International School. She is a dedicated educator who is passionate about supporting multilingual learners in their language development journey. She finds importance in fostering student agency and embracing an asset-based... Read More →
avatar for Jee Paik

Jee Paik

EAL, World Languages (French), Korea International School, Pangyo
Jee was born in Belgium, raised in Sénégal, then moved to the United States, where she has lived for the past 25 years. She has also lived and taught in France and Singapore, and is currently an EAL specialist and French teacher at Korea International School. Jee holds a PhD in... Read More →

Saturday November 9, 2024 3:10pm - 4:10pm JST
M213
  Presentation

Attendees (23)


Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Tweet Share
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link