Save the date: Webinar about the role of language for inclusion

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar about the role of language for inclusion, and how we can strengthen Nordic language development among children from foreign backgrounds.

The focus will be on how language can support inclusion and equity in Nordic education systems. This webinar is targeting experts and practitioners in the field.

The webinar is hosted by the Nordic Welfare Centre and The Nordic network for newly arrived students.

Programme:

13:00 Welcome and introduction

13:15 Opening talk
Prof. Nihad Bunar, Stockholm University
The role of language in inclusion and educational success for pupils from foreign backgrounds.

13:40 Nordic research review
PhD Sabine Wollscheid, NIFU
What works in second language acquisition? Evidence from Nordic programmes.
Commentary: Anna Mikander, Nordic Council of Ministers

14:00 Finnish perspective
Docent Marja Ahlholm, University of Helsinki
Language-aware teaching, multilingualism, and preparatory education.

14:20 Icelandic perspective
PhD Renata Peskova, University of Iceland
Plurilingual approaches, linguistic rights, and inclusive education.

14:40 Panel discussion
With Nihad Bunar, Marja Ahlholm and Renata Peskova.

14:55 Final words

15:00 Webinar ends

We hope you will join us for this important conversation.

Registration will open on this website end of september.