Scott Nicol on LinkedIn: Impressive—Ellington, CT High School World Language Scholars (2024)

🗨️ 𝐵𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑚 𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑜𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑤𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑒𝑛𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑. This was Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning's perspective in an opinion article for The Star. He wrote the piece in connection with International Mother Language Day, which is observed annually on 21 February. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/3IgXPUs #InternationalMotherLanguageDay

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During the closing plenary at the #EaqualsConference, Aisling O'Boyle will explore the topic of #sustainability in #education. She will delve into its historical roots and its connection with language education. As educators of the 21st century, we must ponder: What should language educators and organizations know about teaching for sustainability? What skills and competencies are essential? How do we measure the impact of #languageeducation on sustainability? Through international examples and discussions, Aisling challenges whether knowledge and global competencies truly drive sustainability. She suggests that language education, with its global perspective, can uniquely contribute to #sustainableeducation. Join us as we explore how language education can innovate and lead us towards a thriving future. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/d4tianRx#Eaquals2024Lisbon #Eaquals #intled #globaled #EnvironmentalEducation #eltevents #LanguageConference #ELTConference #LanguageTeachers #ProfessionalDevelopment #LanguageTeaching #academicmanagers

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🌏🇷🇺🇹🇷✈️For Critical Language scholars like Jahleel Johnson and Josh Hughes, summer looks like studying different languages like Turkish and Russian across the world.Why it matters:Participants gain valuable language skills and cultural insights that are increasingly important in our globalized world. These three students represent the University of South Carolina's commitment to fostering globally-minded scholars who can help tackle the world's most pressing issues.↪️: https://bit.ly/3NXraa1

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Uncovering the unique experiences of heritage speakers as they navigate language courses that go beyond textbooks, fostering cultural connections and personal growth. #LanguageLearning #HeritageSpeakers #CulturalConnection #EducationJourney #LanguageDiversity https://lnkd.in/dFgjtFzz

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Excited to have attended the insightful webinar by the renowned Father of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) none other than Dr.Stephen Krashen, hosted by the Far Eastern University Institute of Education Graduate Studies and Transnational Education! 🌍✨Dr. Krashen's expertise in education and language acquisition is truly inspiring. 📖💡A huge thank you to FEU Institute of Education, Graduate Studies, and Transnational Education for organizing this enriching session! Looking forward to more of these invaluable insights. 🎓🚀 #StephenKrashenWebinar #FEUGraduateStudies #SeriesofExperts

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Spotlight On Eleanor - Oxford University Meets Spanish ExpressHere we trace the journey of a student who sought to enhance their language learning at University level; a pursuit which guides a student beyond fluency and into an immersive relationship with the culture, encompassing interdisciplinary exploration, and preparing them for diverse careers and further academic pursuits - which emphasize the language's global significance and the dynamic realm of cultural exchange.https://lnkd.in/d6aK_dF2

Highlights of our International Mother Language Day celebration! 🌍🎉 Each language tells a unique story and lets us connect to our roots. Share with us the best part of today's celebration in the comment below! 💬#OFS #OverseasFamilySchool #MotherLanguageDay #InternationalSchool #InternationalSchoolSingapore

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I've earned the Language Exchange Learning Badge!Here's what I've achieved:🌐 Applying classroom language knowledge in real communicative settings.🗣️ Utilizing effective communication strategies in a foreign language.🔄 Reflecting autonomously on areas for improvement.🧠 Gaining critical awareness of my native language complexities for foreign learners.The Tandem Language and Culture Exchange activity has been incredibly enriching, emphasizing fruitful collaboration between partners for effective communication. As a badge holder, I've demonstrated:🤝 Strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction.💼 Good negotiation abilities for joint work and goal achievement.🔍 Problem-solving capabilities for finding alternative solutions to communication challenges.Excited to continue this linguistic journey and foster cross-cultural connections! #LanguageExchange #LearningJourney #TandemLearning #CrossCulturalCommunication

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Děkujeme Eva Tučková za tip: Plurilingualism is not a problem but a benefit. Hear prof. Terry Lamb speak about this and much more (min 30:09).ECML Webinar 4 “A Council of Europe Recommendation on language education:challengingsocietal attitudes towards language and culture"EN: https://lnkd.in/e2WdSVxeFR: https://lnkd.in/efhr7Tm7

2024 will see the number of electives studied in Year 9 increase from two to three.This exciting initiative will allow students to broaden their educational undertaking and give them more agency over their learning while encouraging them to explore the world around them via international subjects including languages, Philosophy, and Global Studies.We asked some Year 8 students ‘What subjects did you choose?’#oxley#oxleycollege

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