The British Council, in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is excited to announce a one-day conference dedicated to Enhancing Multilingual Pedagogy and Practice in the Classroom. This conference will align with key educational reforms in India, including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), to explore how multilingual education can transform the learning experience for students across the country.

Date: 04 February 2024

Venue: British Council office, Delhi at 17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Pin - 110001

The conference aims to engage educators, policymakers, linguists, and pedagogical experts in thought-provoking discussions and workshops that foster collaboration and innovation in school education. By integrating multilingual pedagogy, we can create inclusive, diverse, and high-performing learning environments that recognize and celebrate the linguistic diversity of India.

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Theme

Theme: Enhancing Multilingual Pedagogy and Practice in the Classroom

Sub Theme: Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum Design 

This conference will bring together experts to explore the best strategies for integrating multilingual education into classrooms, ensuring children thrive academically by embracing their linguistic identities. As the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes, multilingualism fosters cognitive development and nurtures empathy, respect for other cultures, and languages—values vital in promoting an inclusive society.

Through engaging sessions, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops, this conference will deepen understanding of multilingual pedagogy and develop actionable insights that align with India’s educational goals.

Objectives

  • Share Best Practices: Highlight and share best practices in multilingual education and multilingual pedagogy aligned with NEP 2020.
  • Explore Innovative Practices: Discuss new practices in school education that align with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE, particularly in multilingual education.
  • Collaborate on Educational Reforms: Provide a forum for educators and policymakers to collaborate and drive forward key reforms in education.

 

Programme

 

Time

Session

09:30 – 09:50

Keynote Address: Harnessing Multilingual Pedagogy for 21st Century Learning: Bridging Policy, Practice, and Classroom Realities

09:50 – 10:45

Panel Discussion 1: Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum Design

10:45 – 11:15

Plenary Session 1: Pedagogical Resources and Techniques for Multilingual Contexts

11:15 – 11:45

Plenary Session 2: Effective Multilingual Education Practices and Policy Reforms

12:30 – 13:15

Panel Discussion 2: Teacher Preparedness for Multilingual Classrooms

14:30 – 16:00

Breakout/Workshop Sessions:

 

1. Leadership and Professional Development in Education

 

2. Innovative Practices in Language Teaching

 

3. Inclusion in the Classroom

16:00 – 16:30

Plenary Session 3: The Role of School Leaders in Multilingual Practices and Assessment in Multilingual Contexts

16:30 – 16:50

Workshop Summary

 A.detailed programme will be updated in the download section closer to the conference date.

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