Speaking in Languages Other Than English is NOT Rude!
by: Dr. Aradhana Mudambi Back in 2009, I invited my Mexican-descent colleague from the Rio Grande Valley to join me in visiting my grandparents out in Albany, NY. My aunt, uncle, grandmother, sister, friend, and I gathered in the living room, and like in most busy social settings, there were multiple conversations happening simultaneously. But…
Keep readingHow Long Should Our Dual Language Program Extend?
I was asked an interesting question the other day. “How far should our Dual Language program go? Through elementary? Middle School? Or High School?” There are so many ways we can answer that question. By definition, a Dual Language program needs to be at least 6 years, starting at Kindergarten and stretching through at least…
Keep readingFor Whom is your Dual Language Bilingual Education Program?
If you are considering opening a Dual Language Bilingual Education (DLBE) program, you must first determine whom your program will serve. This decision will help guide other discussions that you may have in the future. In this article, I provide you with the choices you have and the pros and cons of each of your…
Keep readingThe Magic of Transfer in Multilingual Education
The magic key to multilingual learning lies in transfer. What you know in your first language can transfer to your second language and what you know in the second language can transfer to your first language. For instance, if you know how to add in English, you know how to add in every language because…
Keep readingHow The Argument Surrounding the “Warmth of Collectivism” Impacts our Multilingual Students
The Map Above Comes from Geert Hofstede Website One of the latest arguments highlighted by social media lately has been an argument over Zohran Mamdani’s use of the phrase, “warmth of collectivism.” Mamdani has proclaimed that voters have asked for collectivism over individualism. On the other hand, prominent commentators and religious figures have decried the…
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