Translanguaging in the Classroom

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QUESTION 1
How does the practice of translanguaging encompass a speaker's entire linguistic repertoire to communicate, establish deeper understandings and make sense of their world?  
Translanguaging is concerned with communication. There are times when individuals are needed to become language teachers. This means they have to focus on accuracy in English so that learners can establish a deeper understanding and become proficient speakers (Cioè-Peña, 2017). With translanguaging, learners gain the ability to understand who languages are linked and how they cause use their home languages to heighten their learning experiences.
QUESTION 2
Discuss how translanguaging is a pedagogical approach that is strategically used in the classroom to further academic and linguistic learning.
Translanguaing is a process of using more than one language during classroom lessons. It also describes how bilinguals use linguistic resources to interact with the world. It is a pedagogical approach because, during academic lessons, two languages are used in the same lesson. This is different from other teaching approaches of bilingual education that try to separate languages by time, day, and class (Celic & Seltzer, 2013). Translanguaging entails issues of effective communication, language production, and thought processes behind the use of language. Additionally, it is a pedagogical approach since it is an outcome of bilingualism.
QUESTION 3
Is it helpful if students use their home language if the teacher doesn't speak or understand the students' language? Why or why not?
Yes. I think it is helpful if students use their home language if the teacher doesn't speak or understand the students' language. This is because it promotes a smooth transition between school and home. It means that students are getting more involved in the learning process since it speeds up the development of literacy skills. Consequently, allowing students to use their home language promotes innovation, flexibility, and creativit...