FAQs
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1. Why should we raise children multilingually?
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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?
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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?
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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?