Translanguaging in Multilingual Classrooms

This chapter explores the transformative role of translanguaging in multilingual classrooms, emphasizing its integration as a pedagogical strategy to enhance language learning and promote inclusivity. It delves into various approaches, such as bridging comprehension gaps through native language use, fostering social justice by valuing students’ linguistic assets, and promoting peer collaboration and multimodal learning experiences. The chapter highlights translanguaging's impact on vocabulary acquisition, confidence building, and participation among students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. It also discusses effective strategies like mediation activities, translanguaging zones, and inclusive assessment practices that support cultural and linguistic responsiveness.