Bilingualism, Multilingualism and Plurilingualism Research Group
Bilingualism Matters @ Monash Education
Exploring the benefits of knowing multiple languages.
About the group
We are a group of academics at Monash University who are passionate about bilingualism, multilingualism and plurilingualism. We undertake research in schools, universities and with community members. We use a range of different methodologies to explore different aspects of language, multi/plurilingualism, and various aspects of education relating to contact with multiple languages. If you would like to know more, please see our recent projects.
We are part of an international network
We have recently joined forces with the Bilingualism Matters Network. The network brings together researchers and teachers who focus on bilingualism from over 30 locations internationally. The focus of the network is on disseminating and sharing research in meaningful ways to communities, teachers, parents and young people interested in bilingualism.
Watch the recording of our launch event below.
Group members
The leader of our group is Dr Ruth Fielding. Feel free to reach out to her with any questions or suggestions at Ruth.Fielding@monash.edu.
Our projects
How can we better support the behavioural and academic needs of our refugee background students? (2020-2023)
Supported by Catholic Education Melbourne
Teacher capabilities in conditions of superdiversity (2020-2025)
Alexander Kostogriz, et al.
Developing a Multilingual Identity Approach to Intercultural Understanding (Upcoming)
Ruth Fielding
Learning through languages: Plurilingual pedagogy in the English classroom
Marianne Turner, et al.
Key publications
Multilingualism, Identity and Interculturality in Education
Fielding, R.
Springer, Singapore (2022)
Storytelling Practices in Home and Educational Contexts: Perspectives from Conversation Analysis
Filipi, A., Ta, B. T., & Theobald, M. (Eds.)
Springer (1st edn, 2022)
Multilingualism as a Resource and a Goal: Using and Learning Languages in Mainstream Schools
Turner, M.
Palgrave Macmillan (1st edn, 2019)
