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.

Conference Details:
Date: 4th February 2025
Time: 09:00 to 17:00 (Conference)
17:00 to 18:00 (High Tea / Networking Reception)

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.

RSVP using the conference registration link by 2nd February 2025.

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

    • Panel Discussions on innovative pedagogy, teacher preparedness, and multilingual classrooms.
    • Workshops on leadership, language teaching, and inclusion.
    • Plenary Sessions addressing multilingual learners and the challenges of multilingual assessment.

For a detailed programme and speaker's bio, please refer to the download section to view or download the full programme.

Workshop (Breakout sessions)

  • Leadership and Professional Development in Education by Dr. Harry Kuchah, Associate Professor of Language, Social Justice, and Education, University of Birmingham
  • Innovative Practices in Language Teaching by Prof. Dr. Jacopo Torregrossa, Professor of Multilingualism and Second Language Acquisition, Goethe University Frankfurt
  • Inclusion in the classroom by Priya Iyer, Senior Academic Manager, British Council

For any further information or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us on India.Schools@britishcouncil.org

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