[lg policy] International School of Poznan Language Policy

[Harold Schiffman]

LANGUAGE POLICY

Philosophy

The acquisition of language is a dynamic process that permeates all
learning and is fundamental in
facilitating inquiry. As language is the key to all learning, every
teacher at ISOP is a language
teacher. The learning process simultaneously involves learning a
language, learning about the
language and learning through the language. There three aspects,
operating together in a relevant
context, provide the most supportive learning environment for language learners.

Language of instruction (Language Arts)

“International language is one which is used by people of different nations
to communicate with one another” (Smith, 1976)

The International School of Poznań believes that language is at the
center of learning. It is the basic
tool of communication which crosses the boundaries of traditional
disciplines and provides access
to literature. Every nation’s culture is carried by its language.

We, at the International School of Poznań, strongly believe that
English, as an international
language, is in itself the most effective means of communication and
is fundamental to
transdisciplinary learning. Language is the main element that fosters
a life-long love of learning and
is a means to recognize individual needs and abilities of the
students. Therefore, English is the main
language of instruction in our school.

English as a second language support

As English is the medium of instruction at ISOP, it receives maximum
emphasis. One of its primary
functions is to enable speakers to share with others their ideas and
culture. Therefore, it is necessary
for the students to be proficient in English in order to be able to
obtain maximum benefit from the
curriculum. However, for pupils admitted to ISOP for whom English is
not their native language or
whose knowledge of the language is not good enough to follow the
curriculum, extra ESL
instruction is provided within the school’s capacity. It is our aim to
enable the students to use the
language confidently and effectively as a means of communication
within the social, cultural and
academic life of the school. We wish to develop in our students the
specific communicative skills
required for self-expression, a critical approach to learning, an
understanding of the cultural patterns
that affect the thinking, feeling and acting of societies in which the
language is spoken (intercultural
awareness). Students, who need help with English, receive additional
classes – ESL
programme. Students, on their side, are expected to make maximum
effort to acquire a sufficient
level of skills in English.

ESL programme is organized for students who have limited competence in
English and experience
difficulties in coping with mainstream lessons in English. These are
small groups of
students/individuals, so their individual needs are appropriately met.
ESL is offered at the beginner
level once a week during core English lessons. Students are integrated
into their class once they
have acquired a sufficient level of English to be able to function socially.

more at: http://isop.pl/files/language_policy.pdf

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