A National Geographic Learning Position Paper
Overview
How can we, as educators, prepare our young learners to navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with living in an information-rich and globally connected world? Teaching multiple literacies in the English language classroom helps students make sense of the world and prepares them to flourish in wider social and global contexts.
This paper explores the benefits of integrating multiple literacies into English language instruction and provides practical suggestions for developing students’ multiple literacy skills, using examples from National Geographic Learning’s new Trailblazer program for young learners of English.
After you read
- You will understand how the concept of ‘literacy’ has evolved over time as various types of information and multimodal content have become more commonplace.
- You will recognize the importance of integrating multiple literacies into young learner English language instruction.
- You will have a range of concrete tips for developing students’ multiple literacy skills in the classroom.
Ready to help your young learners of English read the world?
Coming January 2025! Stay tuned for updates about Trailblazer, a seven-level English language and literacy program that empowers and supports young learners to thrive in a multicultural world.
