Bilingualism, Multiculturalism and Globalization
Photo by Nathan Gibbs
In the first out of three interviews by Alan November with Dan Pink, the author of “A whole new mind”, Dan Pink talks about how his own children attend an International school in Washington.
The reason behind the choice for this school was that it is a bilingual school. Since his wife and himself are not bilingual, they chose to have their children to go to a Spanish immersion school. He sees the benefit of growing up with two languages. He adds that the International environment that his children are raised is another benefit of a school like this. They are not learning from a book that there are many different cultures, nationalities and points of views, they are living it from day to day. I believe that children who are able to learn in such an environment will have the necessary skills and predisposition to work in a flat world.
I will be on my way today to get a copy of “A Whole New Mind”.
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March 15th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
I just finished the book last night. It was a quick read, but so informative, and also (my favorite part) included so many references and activities to “exercise” your right brain.
What you/Pink describe above is exactly why I enjoy working in international schools. It’s like a miniature planet earth collaborating and learning together every day.