Luxembourg

How plurilingual crèches could impact children's development

Luxembourg academic expert, Claudine Kirsch, says the new law can create a feeling of respect and teach children they are welcome as they are, without having to neglect part of their identity.

17.07.2017

The new law on plurilingualism in crèches could contribute to developing children's respect of other languages, cultures and people, according to an academic expert in multilingualism in young children.

Claudine Kirsch, associate professor at the University of Luxembourg specialising in the acquisition of multiple languages and literacy development in young children, says the new law, which includes recognising the child's home language within a crèche, is a positive move.