A Language Pedagogy Deep Dive: Teaching Welsh in English-Medium Schools

For show notes, links, and a summary episode, sign up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hey! What You Reading For ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter. Mondays at 7am BST - https://tdape.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click for tickets to TDaPE Conference Cymru ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449For curriculum questions contact us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or via [email protected] Support TDaPE: www.ko‑fi.com/tdapeIn Episode 234 of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Kieran Mackle is joined by Matthias Maurer to explore the teaching of Welsh as a second language in English-medium primary schools. Drawing on Matthias’s extensive classroom experience and expertise in language pedagogy, the conversation examines:The challenges and opportunities of teaching Welsh in non-Welsh-speaking contextsWhat effective second language instruction looks like at primary levelHow cultural identity and curriculum design intersect in language learningThe implications for language policy and planning across the UK and beyondWhether you're a classroom teacher, a curriculum leader, or simply curious about multilingualism in education, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical takeaways.📌 Subscribe, share, and join the conversation.