When Correction Feels Like Exclusion: Rethinking Pronunciation in Schools

For multilingual learners, correction is not just about pronunciation—it can shape confidence, identity, and belonging.In this episode of Leading Before the Title, Dr. Andy Szeto shares a personal reflection on growing up as an English learner and how public correction and peer reactions impacted his willingness to speak. He offers practical ways educators can support pronunciation without diminishing confidence.A powerful reminder that how we respond to students’ voices matters just as much as what we teach.Leading Before the Title Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/leading-before-the-title-7418283059575345152/