2.+Value


 * 2. How do we value all languages and cultures?**

value=belive in worth of -vs- practice the promotion of

At IST, we celebrate our students’ cultural diversity.

//(Taken from IB SLA and MT guide)// //Our students relate first to their own national identity- their own language, culture, history and cultural heritage. They also learn to appreciate other cultures and their role as international citizens.// //Our students have the right to freedom of opinion and expression whilst understanding the importance of tolerance and mutual respect of others.//

Respect to all languages; Understanding-awareness of different languages; support mother tongue development.

The IST philosophy states, "make meaningful connections." Our students will learn other languages in addition to mother tongue.

We do it on a daily basis by looking at the contributions of the different cultures in the classroom to the topic being studied.

It is valued in the HS through the A languages that we offer.

International perspective is a key component of our humanities programme.

We value all languages equally, but obviously English is important as it si the language of instruction.

We value all cultures by acknowledging and celebrating the various languages that are the foundations of these cultures. This is done through promotion of mother tongue and the desire of the school to provide for second learning; however, English is our language of instruction and it is through this that we transfer and situate the majority of learning. By promoting respectful and articulate use of the English language, we can more effectively value the language and culture of others.