This Element aims to provide evidence-based, research-informed applications of translanguaging pedagogies across various multilingual classroom contexts. By offering both theoretical implications and specific examples of translanguaging in action, the Element aims to help educators to implement translanguaging pedagogy that challenges monolingual norms in educational institutions. The Element also explores new theoretical notions derived from translanguaging, such as translanguaging sub-spaces, transpositioning, transknowledging, transmodalities, transculturing, transbordering, transsemiotising, and transprogramming. Additionally, it critically examines various methodological approaches for researching translanguaging in classroom settings, proposing a combination of Multimodal Conversation Analysis and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to capture the complexity of classroom translanguaging practices. This Element concludes by asserting that adopting a translanguaging perspective is an ethical and pedagogical imperative, providing the essential theoretical and methodological frameworks for creating equitable, inclusive, and transformative multilingual learning environments.
By:
Kevin W. H. Tai (The University of Hong Kong) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Weight: 287g ISBN:9781009660600 ISBN 10: 1009660608 Series:Elements in Applied Linguistics Pages: 102 Publication Date:23 April 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction: conceptualization of the notion of translanguaging; 2. Translanguaging practices in multilingual classrooms; 3. Expanding the conceptualization of translanguaging: theoretical development and implications for pedagogy; 4. Researching translanguaging in classroom interactions; 5. Conclusion; References.
