#INZpirED Archive
This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.
Friday March 25, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Join
@Ajarn_Adam
as he moderates
#INZpirED
in 30 minutes
#bilingualED
https://t.co/N2OGkG6Wnz
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Would love for you to join, Meeta. I am sure you have lots to share & contribute on
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https://t.co/6WUPtwNFWh
Meetasengupta
Mar 25 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@rsehji
@Ajarn_Adam
Wonderful. We had this on
#eduin
a few months ago. Very vibrant. It's a good topic.
participatelrn
Mar 25 @ 10:15 PM EDT
We're proud of all
#INZpirED
participants can do at
https://t.co/57nJpV1icx
We welcome feedback from moderators & participants alike!
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Hello, नमस्ते & Kia ora to everyone from Auckland, NZ
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https://t.co/RMEbFTM0T0
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Good morning
@Ajarn_Adam
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JKatzaman
Mar 25 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Coming from Maryland on a late Friday evening.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Hello, Guten Tag, Bonjour, Namaste
@rsehji
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thought I'd start with the 4 languages I speak for this
#bilingual
education chat 😀
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Q for today's
#INZpirED
chat.
https://t.co/k71ByzWmt0
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Good morning & welcome ยินดีต้อนรับ (yin dii don rap) to
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Hi Jim!
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@rsehji
Habari yako Vipula! (Hello in Swahili!)
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:36 PM EDT
#inzpired
Jena Ball CritterKin and Not Perfect Hat Club creator tweeting in from North Carolina in the USA
VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:36 PM EDT
And a habari yako back at ya Adam
@Ajarn_Adam
@rsehji
Always learning new things at
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:36 PM EDT
Thanks Vips, I will add these to the ones I know
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https://t.co/wMObQE2zBB
VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:33 PM EDT
Hello, Guten Tag, Bonjour, Namaste
@rsehji
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thought I'd start with the 4 languages I speak for this
#bilingual
education chat 😀
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:36 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@rsehji
#inzpired
FOUR?!!!
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
Welcome Jena!
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
#inzpired
Thanks Adam :-)
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
@VipulaSharma1
I am wowed already! It's going to be a great chat with greetings from all around the world
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:38 PM EDT
Hey Jena, is that a good or a bad surprised FOUR?
@JenaiaMorane
@rsehji
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:38 PM EDT
#inzpired
Konban wa (good evening in Japanese) though in your neck of the woods it's probably ohiogozaimasu (good morning).
VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@rsehji
forgot to add selamat pagi
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JKatzaman
Mar 25 @ 10:39 PM EDT
Bilingual education is a challenge due to language differences, yet rewarding because of inherent knowledge of two cultures.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
Good evening, Jena. Got your email and eager to share w/ my colleagues and PLN in NZ. I am sure
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@rsehji
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LOL I'm always amazed by people who've mastered more than 2. Two was hard enough 4 me :-) I am impressed.l
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@JenaiaMorane
I speak 5 and trying my best to learn 1 more for a long time now :( but can only handle few words atm
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@rsehji
#inzpired
Shakes her head in awe. Think 2 languages=a must. I'd like to renew my third (French) & dive into Spanish.
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
pretty cool, Vips!
@Ajarn_Adam
did not know you could speak these many languages either
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:42 PM EDT
1/2 In the past bilingual learners were thought to be cognitively disadvantaged
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
agree with you there, challenging for both Ts & Ss but ultimately cld have powerful impact on cognitive, affective self
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@rsehji
#inzpired
TY Ritu! I just did a blog post about the importance of social-emotional skills in preparing kids to be successful adults
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@rsehji
@VipulaSharma1
#inzpired
Dang! I am feeling totally amazed.
1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:43 PM EDT
Hello, Namaste🙏🏻
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group
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:43 PM EDT
2/2 Now research suggests there is no difference or it is an advantage to be a bilingual learner
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
#inzpired
Interesting. Now neuroscience is proving just the opposite.
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:44 PM EDT
True that. But feel it is more than bilingual these days with diverse culture mixes
#multilingual
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https://t.co/wBHYkYpWco
JKatzaman
Mar 25 @ 10:39 PM EDT
Bilingual education is a challenge due to language differences, yet rewarding because of inherent knowledge of two cultures.
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@1925MP
#inzpired
Minakshi!
JKatzaman
Mar 25 @ 10:44 PM EDT
Our daughter was completely bilingual - Tagalog and English - without accents up to age 2. (1/2)
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@rsehji
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
Passable conversational spoken Thai & basic reading & writing - plus a little Swahili
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:)
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
#inzpired
Has to do with brain's neuroplasticity. Our brain's are literally shaped by our experiences and training. So cool.
1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Hi Jena
@JenaiaMorane
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
I really wish to learn Te Reo Maori and not just a few words
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@1925MP
Karibuni Minakshi!
#INZpirED
(Welcome in Swahili)
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@rsehji
#inzpired
TY Vipula. I regret losing my French when I moved 2 Japan. I was starting to write poetry en francais.
1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:47 PM EDT
Looking forward to learning a lot and feeling
#INZpirED
already
@Ajarn_Adam
JKatzaman
Mar 25 @ 10:47 PM EDT
(2/2) Then she untaught herself, refusing to speak in Tagalog. Soon she had no memory of it.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
impressive
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
@rsehji
@JenaiaMorane
this has to be one of my favourite quotes re language learning
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https://t.co/U3F1iTp277
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@rsehji
@VipulaSharma1
#inzpired
What in the world is that? Never heard of it. Who speaks it?
1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:48 PM EDT
Bilingualism And Brain Health: Learning A Second Language Boosts Cognitive Function, Even At Old Age
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https://t.co/NMfLECFyXF
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
native language of New Zealand
#TeReoMaori
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@rsehji
@VipulaSharma1
#inzpired
Oooo where can I hear some of it spoken?
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@1925MP
Hi Minakshi
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:50 PM EDT
Is anyone teaching within a bilingual system? Majority of my Ss are multilingual but we teach in English
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:50 PM EDT
Also bilingual learners may become more globally competitive & more globally competent citizens
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@Ajarn_Adam
@rsehji
thanks for sharing, will check it out later
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:51 PM EDT
Lots of useful bilingual education resources here:
https://t.co/A4HyMM3BAk
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
Yes, my Ss are all Thai but have the majority of their lessons in English
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1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:52 PM EDT
Hello Ritu,
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by what I am reading and the wealth of knowledge that the group brings together, it is more of multilingualism
@rsehji
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
@Ajarn_Adam
@rsehji
#inzpired
It is glorious :-)
VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
good point, they come with so many skillsets and mindsets, resilient, empathetic and able to adapt to change
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
found a quick YouTube video for you
https://t.co/l9XgJSnb46
The haka All Backs perform is in Maori
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
True, & learning another language is a great way to truly understand a different culture
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
@allblacksrugby
https://t.co/K0tCkdL6SV
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1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Brain Benefits of Bilingualism
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https://t.co/BJ7LfUqCnG
K12TL
Mar 25 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Free Resources 2 Grow
#TeacherLeaders
@
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
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#edchatnz
#walleyED
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https://t.co/YPsodAMnVK
1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Agree Adam, it supports the understanding and essence of the culture
@Ajarn_Adam
@VipulaSharma1
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@rsehji
@VipulaSharma1
#inzpired
Sweet! Thank you :-)
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@VipulaSharma1
No, most content in English - they have Buddhism, Phys Ed, Work Ed, & Art in Thai - plus Thai language obv
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
Back to the topic! Found this link that outlines the pros and cons of bilingual education
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https://t.co/bcCwnCQlNC
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
Back to the topic! Found this link that outlines the pros and cons of bilingual education
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https://t.co/DriEFjyzen
JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@rsehji
@VipulaSharma1
#inzpired
Reminds me a little of Hawaiian.
K12TL
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@rsehji
@Ajarn_Adam
Free Resources 2 Grow
#TeacherLeaders
@
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
#aieconf
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@1925MP
thanks for sharing this visual Minakshi
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JenaiaMorane
Mar 25 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@rsehji
@VipulaSharma1
@allblacksrugby
#inzpired
Oh yes! I know this. So cool.
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
You are welcome. Enjoy! It is mesmerizing and an absolute spiritual experience.
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1925MP
Mar 25 @ 10:58 PM EDT
Vipula as I read your post, felt the visual connected to the skill sets
@VipulaSharma1
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 25 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@SeanwelshBacc
bore da Sean
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I went to Primary school in Cardiff and Cymraeg was compulsory. Really enjoyed it bt hv forgotten lots
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@rsehji
There are definitely 2 sides to the argument - let's think a little about possible drawbacks of bilingual ed then
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JKatzaman
Mar 25 @ 10:59 PM EDT
With bilingual students, ideally teachers should also be bilingual to help relate and keep up with side conversations.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 25 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
@VipulaSharma1
guess Island languages must have some similarity. Need to hear Hawaiian
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