A Pedagogy of multiliteracies in the early years of schooling

The term ‘multiliteracies’ embraces the notion that there are multiple modes of representation that communicate meaning much broader than language alone. Participation in 21st-century technological life-worlds requires a flexible repertoire of visual, aural, gestural, spatial, tactile, and linguistic (oral and written) understandings to design and communicate a wide range of text types. This session examines how teachers can accommodate cultural and linguistic diversity through a pedagogy of multiliteracies to promote a classroom culture of creativity and innovatio