Translanguaging and Sustainable Development Goals

This chapter focuses on the integration of translanguaging practices in the context of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). It explores how translanguaging practices can enhance educational inclusivity through the integration of students’ home languages into learning environments. Additionally, the chapter examines how translanguaging promotes social equity by empowering linguistic minorities and breaking down language barriers in various societal contexts. Practical examples illustrate how translanguaging can be implemented to foster inclusive education and reduce linguistic-based inequalities, thereby contributing to broader sustainable development efforts.