Innovation in Language Learning

This paper looks at the pedagogy of multiliteracies. The pedagogy of multiliteraicies was developed in response to the failure of traditional literacy pedagogies to recognise the cultural and linguistic diversity of learners in a variety of educational contexts and the emergence of new literacies as a result of new technologies. Its aim is to reduce the knowledge gaps experienced by marginalised groups and encompass emerging technologies. Cultural and linguistic diversity are characteristics of refugee migrant learners. The pedagogy of multiliteracies pedagogy directly addresses the some of the challenges facing educators teaching English as a second language, specifically the need to design and evaluate learning activities which take into account the diverse cultural and educational backgrounds of adult refugee migrants and at the same time achieve the desired educational outcomes. This paper is based on the author's studies in education and experience using multiliteracies pedagogy as a framework while working with adult ESL learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Keywords: migrant refugees, adult learners, multiliteracies pedagogy