After reading the articles I noticed how they carried over. First, the idea of a trilingual classroom is quite daunting. Then to think of how to create a curriculum for such a class adds to the intimidation factor. I have never really considered a trilingual classroom at one time. I do know that many younger children from other countries learn multiple languages at a young age, I just never thought they learned them at the same time. I assumed after a student mastered a language enough to use it in a class, then they moved on to a different language the next year. I do not know if this method is completely awful or if it holds true in some countries. I do find that trilingual classrooms can be beneficial. I feel this may be difficult unless a teacher that had grown up speaking the three languages and is fluent. Answering questions and hopping from one language to the next seems like a task that would be difficult to get the hang of. However, if the course carries out properly, then it can mean a wonder of opportunities for the student.
The reason this can be difficult for the teacher is because of the curriculum that must be created for the classroom. I think creating a curriculum for one language is difficult, let alone three. I do not believe all the aspects would carry over from one language to the other. So, each language would have to be assessed and the skills the teacher is hoping for would need to be specified. I think about my time in the public school. During study hall students ask me questions about their Science homework. I have never been a fan of science nor have I been very good at it. I just think about how difficult it would be for me to create a curriculum about that and I compare that to creating three curricula.
I agree that there are a few benefits to a trilingual curriculum like you mentioned. It would create a great opportunities for a student it was carried out properly, however I more agree with the fact that it would be quite difficult to master teaching wise. I do not think the average teacher could do this unless like you said they are fluent in three languages and almost grew up with them. I could see this being even confusing at times for students. I know I would be quite lost if I was trying to use three languages in a class, I feel like there would be much mix up. However, I do see the point that it could create multiple learning experiences for students if they are able to handle learning three languages at once.
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