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Title: Teaching Materials for Plurilingual Practices: Insights from Austrian Vocational Schools
Language: English
Authors: Michaela Rückl
Source: Dimensions. 2026 61:64-82.
Availability: Southern Conference on Language Teaching. P.O. Box 33615, Decatur, GA 30033. Tel: 404-290-1942; Web site: http://www.scolt.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Instructional Materials, Career and Technical Education Schools, Educational Policy, Communication (Thought Transfer), Second Language Instruction, Curriculum Design, Secondary School Curriculum, Student Attitudes, Secondary School Students, Psychological Patterns
Geographic Terms: Austria, Europe
Abstract: This article explores how plurilingualism is reshaping educational language policy by shifting the focus from monolingual proficiency to an integrative model that draws on learners' full linguistic and cultural repertoires. European language policies and perspectives are described, highlighting goals such as promoting global citizenship through plurilingual education. Specific attention is placed on Austria's innovative curriculum for vocational schools, which embeds plurilingual, pluricultural, and transversal competences in the new subject "International Communication with Focus Language" (InCo). Preliminary findings from a pilot study emphasize the value of activating learners' linguistic resources, incorporating real-life tasks, and using AI tools to enhance foreign language enjoyment and learner engagement. The article presents the framework for the design of the InCo curriculum and descriptions of instructional materials that place a strong emphasis on cognitive activation and foreign language enjoyment with tasks that encourage learner reflection, knowledge transfer, and a sense of achievement.
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Entry Date: 2026
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