Multilingual Schoolscapes of Elementary Schools in East Tennessee

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Dr. Martha Michieka

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Short Abstract

This study investigates how three elementary schools in East Tennessee align their schoolscapes with their multilingual populations. The study involved taking pictures of signage in these elementary schools and analyzing them for multilingualism. The findings indicate that there is limited presence of multilingual signage in the schools despite the presence of diverse students. While the schools are making efforts to be inclusive with their signage, there is clearly more room for improvement.

Category

Arts and Humanities

Start Date

24-4-2023 9:45 AM

End Date

24-4-2023 10:00 AM

Location

D.P. Culp Center Room 210

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Multilingual Schoolscapes of Elementary Schools in East Tennessee

D.P. Culp Center Room 210

This study investigates how three elementary schools in East Tennessee align their schoolscapes with their multilingual populations. The study involved taking pictures of signage in these elementary schools and analyzing them for multilingualism. The findings indicate that there is limited presence of multilingual signage in the schools despite the presence of diverse students. While the schools are making efforts to be inclusive with their signage, there is clearly more room for improvement.