FAQs
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1. Why should we raise children multilingually?
Shaun Chen, MP Scarborough North:
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2. As a teacher, what can I do in the classroom to create an environment where students feel safe to interact in languages that are not the dominant language(s) of the classroom (i.e., English and/or French)?
Heather Lotherington, PhD, York University Associate Dean, Research; Professor, Multilingual Education:
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3. What is the best age to expose my child(ren) to multiple languages?
4. What are some common misconceptions about raising multilingual children?
5. How can we develop a habit in children so that they communicate with parents/siblings/peers/other family members in the home/heritage language, different from the dominant language of society?
6. What does multilingual education look like in Ontario and how does it compare to the rest of the world?
7. What are some of the best/well-known strategies of raising children multilingually?
8. As a parent, what can I do to ensure that my child(ren) develop a positive attitude towards learning multiple languages?