Plurilingual Pedagogy in the Arabian Peninsula: Transforming and Empowering Students and Teachers

The book explores plurilingual education in the Arabian Peninsula's English medium instruction (EMI) context, arguing that integrating a plurilingual pedagogy can enhance students' learning and contribute to a language policy that embraces linguistic diversity. It offers recommendations for educators on how to integrate plurilingual pedagogies in classroom teaching, particularly for non-Arabic speakers teaching students with diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection delves into the realm of plurilingual education within the distinctive context of English medium instruction (EMI) on the Arabian Peninsula. The book makes a compelling argument that incorporating a plurilingual pedagogy alongside existing EMI in the region can greatly enhance students' learning outcomes and contribute to the development of a language policy that embraces linguistic diversity while fostering regional identity. The book brings together the expertise of scholars in Arabic and English language policy and planning, presenting empirical research on plurilingual pedagogical practices within the Arabian Peninsula. It offers a wealth of recommendations for educators on how to effectively integrate plurilingual pedagogies into their classroom teaching, particularly in light of the fact that many educators in the region are non-Arabic speakers and are teaching students with diverse linguistic backgrounds through English.

By adopting a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective on the linguistic landscape of the Arabian region, this book holds immense value for researchers, scholars, and students in the fields of applied linguistics, language education, teacher education, and EMI. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise in implementing plurilingual education in EMI contexts, and offers practical strategies for educators to enhance their teaching practices and promote linguistic diversity in their classrooms.

Overall, this edited collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of plurilingual education in the Arabian Peninsula and its potential to promote language learning, cultural understanding, and social cohesion.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 234 x 155 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032326467