3.+Important

(Taken partly from N-12 English Language Arts philosophy)//// //At IST, we understand that language plays a central role in human life. English is the common language of our students. It provides a vehicle for communication, a tool for thinking, a means of creativity and a source of pleasure. The acquisition, development and understanding of language, and the ability to use it effectively, gives our students access to knowledge, experience and ideas. This enables them to play an active part in society and contributes to their personal growth.// //(Adapted from IB SLA and MT guide)// //At IST, we understand that it is through language that we can access our own and other’s culture. The role of language acquisition and development from early childhood in order to foster bi- and multi-lingualism is fundamental to any sequence of programs.// // Language is the building foundation of culture and learning. It is the central defining feature of humanity.
 * 3. Why is language important?**//

Language proficiency provides for effective transmission of culture and knowledge.

We use language to make, receive, and communicate meaning.

Enhances effective communication, expands world view, allows us to understand difference.

Language establishes connection with self, culture, and world.

Language is the primary means for the expression of self. It is the essential means by which ideas are expanded, expounded, and offered in contribution to knowledge, society, and self.

Externalization of thinking.

Gateway to knowledge.

Essential tool to give the power to communicate.

Being language competent helps people to function in society and to fulfill their potential as individuals.

Language is integral to all we do and is the major connecting element across the curriculum

Language is essential to all we do, transcending artificial separations of schedule and subjects.

We value language as essential to our students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.

Communication, supports inquiry, understanding, different forms of expression, access to culture, interaction, inclusion, how we learn

Central to a person’s identity and culture.

Language is thinking-- essential to thinking.

Medium of communication, creativity, and art.