Embracing Multilingualism and Eradicating Linguistic Bias | Karen Leung | TEDxWWU

Karen Leung is currently in her second year in Woodring’s Early Childhood Education at Western Washington University. Through her involvement in this program, she has found that her passion lies in social justice and linguistics, and the overlap that exists between these two in bilingual education. Being in Woodring allows her to apply her passions to her teaching career, and gives her the opportunity to break down language barriers in education. Growing up as a native Cantonese speaker, Karen took ESL classes in school, all the while interpreting for her parents during teacher conferences at just seven years old. Through this experience, she realized that there is a need of increased awareness of the linguistic biases in our society and the need for more resources for immigrant families who are working in tandem with schools to provide the best possible education for their children. Karen also sees the potential of linguistic diversity in education, and believes that it is crucial for multicultural education.

Karen’s dream is to open a bilingual, Cantonese-English early childhood learning center, incorporating her knowledge in childhood development and multilingualism. Karen Leung is currently in her second year in Woodring’s Early Childhood Education at Western Washington University. Through her involvement in this program, she has found that her passion lies in social justice and linguistics, and the overlap that exists between these two in bilingual education. Being in Woodring allows her to apply her passions to her teaching career, and gives her the opportunity to break down language barriers in education. Growing up as a native Cantonese speaker, Karen took ESL classes in school, all the while interpreting for her parents during teacher conferences at just seven years old. Through this experience, she realized that there is a need of increased awareness of the linguistic biases in our society and the need for more resources for immigrant families who are working in tandem with schools to provide the best possible education for their children. Karen also sees the potential of linguistic diversity in education, and believes that it is crucial for multicultural education. Karen’s dream is to open a bilingual, Cantonese-English early childhood learning center, incorporating her knowledge in childhood development and multilingualism. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Link to Audience Choice Mashup 2 – https://youtu.be/81wHz1oCRR8

I’m delighted to finally release the highly requested and most awaited “Audience Choice Multilingual Mashup 2020” Kudos to my ever supportive team for making this project happen during difficult times.

The “Drive” in the video encapsulates my real life drive experiences where I also travel on a musical journey! The idea to integrate this into the video came from wanting to add colour and life to this multilingual track.

Also, forever indebted to you my dear audience for your active contributions and you’re the voice of reason for this multilingual project ! My drives are incomplete without music and this is a Special dedication from me to you !
Hope y’ll enjoy this mashup and travel along on this musical journey! 🙂

Lastly, I would like to use this multilingual track to urge people to stand united and be kind to one another regardless of innate differences. Spread positivity and love, check in on your loved ones and never resist seeking help! “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.”
Stay Safe, Stay Positive and hope this track will add colour and happiness to your lives!

Credits
Programming and Mix Master: M.S. Jones Rupert
Video concept and editing: Bharath Vikram
Cinematography: Subash

Song list – Audience Choice Mashup 2020:

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