Abstract
Multilingualism in Scottish primary schools has surged in recent years, reflecting the increasing diversity of the student population. This paper examines the prevalence of home languages other than English, the cognitive and social benefits of multilingualism, and the challenges faced by educators in managing linguistically diverse classrooms. Using data from the 2023 Scottish Schools Census and recent literature, this study identifies the gaps in initial teacher education and resources, focusing on the challenges surrounding the implementation of the 1+2 Language Strategy. Finally, it calls for a change in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) to better equip teachers to support multilingual students.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Social Science Student Research |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Dec 2024 |
Keywords
- multilingualism
- 1+2 Language Strategy
- Initial Teacher Education (ITE)
- pre-service teachers
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