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DTSTART:20170517T110000Z
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SUMMARY:Research and Teaching Matters - Becoming bilingual in Scotland:  
 Is parity of provision within Gaelic medium education a goal too far?
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DESCRIPTION:The commitment to dual language learning in Scotland is evide
 nt with the introduction of policy supporting primary pupils who will co
 mplete formal learning of two languages\, in addition to the main langua
 ge of their school (Education Scotland\, 2015a\; Scottish Government\, 2
 012). For most children in Scotland\, this will involve English and two 
 other languages\, one of which could involve Gaelic. For children enroll
 ed in Gaelic medium education\, Gaelic is identified as the first langua
 ge\, coupled with English and a further modern language (Education Scotl
 and\, 2015b). Although this policy can be applauded for signalling the v
 alue of language learning at a young age\, it may further complicate pro
 vision within Gaelic medium education where the main outcome is to provi
 de pupils with an equal footing in Gaelic and English languages. Gaelic 
 medium education is a critical component of the language revitalisation 
 initiative in Scotland\, thus the paucity of research regarding typical 
 language development in Gaelic/English learners and investigations focus
 ed on assessing and diagnosing language difficulties are concerning. Thi
 s seminar will report on research studies that involved teachers\, profe
 ssionals\, educators and schools within Gaelic medium education and shar
 e compelling evidence that literacy and language need to be looked at mo
 re closely. Given the well-known difficulties of conducting research in 
 applied settings (such as education)\; the engagement and participation 
 noted in these studies suggests Gaelic medium teachers are particularly 
 eager to contribute to research and this ought to be recognised as a spe
 cific characteristic when Gaelic is viewed internationally amongst other
  minority languages.
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LOCATION:C3.19/20\, Ellen Wilkinson Building\, Manchester
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