S2 | Ep 5 Multilingual Education: Learning in the Language of Child | Dr Mahendra Mishra

S2 | Ep 5 Multilingual Education: Learning in the Language of Child | Dr Mahendra Mishra

What does it mean for a child to learn in a language they truly understand? How does language shape not only comprehension, but also confidence, identity, participation, and belonging in the classroom? And what must education systems do to ensure that linguistic diversity becomes a strength rather than a barrier to learning? In Episode 5 of LLF Speaks Season 2, Padma Shri Awardee Dr Mahendra K Mishra, Trustee and National Advisor – Multilingual Education at Language and Learning Foundation, joins Smriti Mishra, Senior Manager – Multilingual Education at Language and Learning Foundation, for an in-depth conversation on Multilingual Education: Learning in the Language of the Child. The episode explores why multilingual education is foundational to equitable and meaningful learning, particularly in linguistically diverse contexts like India. Drawing from both global perspectives and field experiences across Indian classrooms, the discussion unpacks how children learn best when teaching begins in the language they speak, think, and understand at home. From the role of mother tongue-based learning in strengthening comprehension and foundational literacy to the importance of bilingual pedagogy, translanguaging, culturally relevant materials, and community participation, the conversation reflects on what effective multilingual classrooms can look like in practice. The episode also examines the challenges that continue to shape multilingual education in India — including language hierarchies, gaps in teacher preparation, lack of contextual learning materials, and the disconnect between policy and classroom realities. Importantly, the discussion highlights how multilingual education is not only about language inclusion, but also about preserving children’s identities, strengthening participation, and building more equitable systems of learning for every child. Know more about LLF: Website: https://languageandlearningfoundation... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkx0c0tTZk85STRpY3FEek42eHM1QktZcmpvd3xBQ3Jtc0trWDlBaFZmTlM5TjlqS0xzbklLSC1JNmhuRVktbS1aMnZnczU4M1JucTJiOWRHMFR4WGRjVUh1SDRfQkk1VTliQ1dES0YwR0p4M1FYeXMyTHhiVDVuQWlNZHRscGxHbV84MVNfM3cyXzFrajAtVENoSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flanguageandlearningfoundation.org%2F&v=0sjRDWtsOu0]  LinkedIn:  / language-and-learning-foundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa09IN012QVhHVGVWR2Y4WjV4WWZaV0UxUGtVUXxBQ3Jtc0tsSGNCN3g2Z0lrVnNVek1pei05cjh3cGpzNTlKUzFFSmFqTmJ0Tk5VTkthVlBGT0cwQkFZb3VPQkJJZkRRbk04ZHhmYW5TeTRNVG5mYWw3X3FMV0VJZ0RTTDBjN2taOFd0LS1zaHh0TWYtZDViQklFcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flanguage-and-learning-foundation%2F&v=0sjRDWtsOu0]  Instagram:  / llf_ig   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU14OTVNN1JpNFFjc2FUNVV3M3ZBZng4dkcyZ3xBQ3Jtc0trQzY5WkNJTkdxYXI3a1o2MFZTUnZtT2NHNUhDYjlpRmNqMlM4bVZFR0NSMV9QdEFaclNKcG1yQTNETjk1ZEFfUEFrQUNjQXB4dUJXZTFWUVZ4TFVpMzBtMDlRMnhDTUpRRXNaUzlqVXp6NWNuTWFfRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fllf_ig%2F&v=0sjRDWtsOu0]  Facebook:  / languageandlearningfoundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbk10emo1SUd2Nm15cXBhaVg1bURIOU40eDlUd3xBQ3Jtc0trSlpxaGw0VDBCektZdHZXYVJNRkp6anBXRmZtYS05S3pPdXlsYVZveHRrOXNPSGNFaHVPcExLQWFjMWJadVctR01MLUNwbFYwc1FXMDQ3VjF0YU01T1Q1YVFzak9seVJ5RWF4ZUljNEdKalBFdjZ1NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLanguageAndLearningFoundation%2F&v=0sjRDWtsOu0] X: https://x.com/LLF_edu [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEQ2eWVCOVNZblRBcU1qdFFtb0YtMVJ2aWNUUXxBQ3Jtc0traURQX0JwTzc5NHU4OTU4M0FyeGE3SDhQcUswUTJLS2VSSDV1NWdNREZPWmVwbzhRdjYyWDVidlRIM0lKU00xdzVEa2FvYkxJNl9VWENhWHFsaXhhRXdsTGxRaU15M3FCbnI5WU83WnAtVmZOUFRBVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FLLF_edu&v=0sjRDWtsOu0]

S2 Episode 4 : Structured Pedagogy: Making Teaching Effective for FLN | Dhir Jhingran

What does it take to move from curriculum design to meaningful classroom practice? How can structured pedagogy support teachers with clarity and consistency while still leaving space for responsiveness, reflection, and contextual adaptation? And what does it really mean to build systems that ensure every child has access to equitable learning opportunities? In Episode 4 of LLF Speaks Season 2, Dhir Jhingran, Founder and Executive Director, LLF, joins Supriya Ghosh, Lead, Literacy at LLF, for a deep dive into Structured Pedagogy: Making Teaching Effective for FLN. The conversation explores why structured pedagogy has emerged as a critical approach in addressing the global learning crisis, especially in the foundational years. From learning outcomes frameworks and lesson sequencing to teacher guides, classroom routines, mentoring structures, and continuous assessments, the episode unpacks how coherent instructional design can strengthen teaching and learning at scale. The discussion also reflects on what structured pedagogy looks like inside real classrooms, where clarity, rhythm, and responsiveness shape children’s learning experiences through guided routines, active participation, and timely support. Importantly, the episode examines common misconceptions around teacher autonomy, and how structure, when thoughtfully designed, can actually create space for meaningful teacher agency and equitable instruction. Designed for teacher educators, academic leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, this episode brings together research, field realities, and implementation insights to explore how structured pedagogy can support foundational learning systems that are both coherent and adaptable. Know more about LLF: Website: https://languageandlearningfoundation... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhiZGtSeGRGVTUzbU1kNEJtSFowbkZGVXpJQXxBQ3Jtc0tuT215MnRvR2pTek51WV9jNlJrQm8yZFRtT0dhVTBwS2Q4WllFT25ocUE5M2U4RGl5ZXZFTmJsUDcxcVhYazdCRmlxMGJoNzZoRlVNU2pWdWJPanlwS3c0LUhBZXFSNTlfeWZLbFE1VDNIdENKUzFNUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flanguageandlearningfoundation.org%2F&v=Pyn4t0dq16g]  LinkedIn:  / language-and-learning-foundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJhVk9obElfc0xyMzVnNXI2Z3BDVVExZHAzUXxBQ3Jtc0tudTM2MWUxSGhqakFUSFcwMnB1aVFUNE1hMXlhNnAxOHhpTnU4MXVPSEJjRDFwQ1RZanhLVEFBTjFaVUJ3TVU5UzBQZ21La2U0emg5RDlFOWhqTm9XTDVVNENicldySXR1b09fTXN6dDlsSmtYenZJTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flanguage-and-learning-foundation%2F&v=Pyn4t0dq16g]  Instagram:  / llf_ig   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xXSzVEbldlWFFCTHJ5OTBmSmJrdlB1X1NaZ3xBQ3Jtc0trdVo3eGtIZjNpZzVreUhCOGF1cFRydFR1dU5oc05CZXF5SWZ4Z3dWdVBsZ2Q4T3Mtdzd5UlQweXJKZ01oV0xndzc5Mm9pc2hSR3NCQUhueHFMRHcxNVVheDhNQUF6STRjUEVBT2thdnBiNnBuTV9hSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fllf_ig%2F&v=Pyn4t0dq16g]  Facebook:  / languageandlearningfoundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa255TF9acm9uVEV2Zy0wOGtDNHpDNThWRWs0UXxBQ3Jtc0trUVBGMDRib2VTbm5YaGZnN1AtcXJvMFUxZGladGFmVGgzZC1OcUhTc3J1STdqdENUU2NRa21IRHFuUm1sNzFvSHZLNmdZd3JNa293NUtZWWx1bllyS3dIVVVIR0Y3ZVc2SDZZQ0ZYRkhfUXU4b3lwNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLanguageAndLearningFoundation%2F&v=Pyn4t0dq16g]  X: https://x.com/LLF_edu [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFTRVE2aFhyS04xeGlLdXZ0RUQ4S29HU2NZUXxBQ3Jtc0tuS1puZHBPY1VjaU1nekFmelptRll0MnJ2YW43QjVzdFBIN1R1M2hwbTFLXzJSekVEQkxHUlFtN1FYekVJVHBuR3YxS3E0QzNaME9RNlQwMzlSYWxfMEVCZVlFT1Z0RjZnWktXcWFyY0RjVldnZmxIWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FLLF_edu&v=Pyn4t0dq16g]

S2 Episode 3 : Unpacking Foundational Numeracy | Shubhra Chatterji | Sunil Kushwaha

What does it take to help children not only learn numbers but also truly understand them, use them in daily life, and think mathematically with confidence? How can classroom practices move beyond procedures to build deep number sense and meaningful engagement with mathematics? In Episode 3 of LLF Speaks Season 2, Shubhra Chatterji, Director at Vikramshila Education Resource Society, joins Sunil Kushwaha, Lead, Numeracy at the Language and Learning Foundation, to unpack what strong foundations in numeracy look like in the early grades. The conversation explores how children develop early mathematical thinking, why number sense and basic operations are central to all future learning, and how structured pedagogy can support both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. It also reflects on how classrooms can move from concrete experiences to abstract ideas through thoughtful lesson design. Drawing on field experience and evidence, the episode highlights how oral maths talk, systematic modelling, and independent practice can be brought together within a coherent lesson structure. It also discusses the role of games, real life contexts, and hands on materials such as counters, beads, sticks, or number cards in making mathematics meaningful and accessible for every child. Designed for teacher trainers and academic leads, with insights for school leaders and practitioners, this episode brings together research and classroom practice to focus on what effective numeracy instruction looks like in action. Know more about LLF:  Website: https://languageandlearningfoundation... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3ZabFlzdnhaclZCOUVQVUZnWFozSnFRT3Nfd3xBQ3Jtc0trbTBlVnBuckpVeGc1WW1oTmRmcm1NMUV6c3F2RXhfX3c4ZHR0Qm1LMC1zekhKSERlNGtxRGtUYlVXZDgzODVuYU4xaGxDZFdSdXM4MjlJczg0cWtxSElFNDgzSnYwTEt6eVI1M0hReDZTWUpjUV9MTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flanguageandlearningfoundation.org%2F&v=auHgiFEO5hA]  LinkedIn: / language-and-learning-foundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNqenNVanVYTUJuVHd3dHVyZTNUUXN1eF9td3xBQ3Jtc0tuWFlGWG9uRHpJRlpnbFYzTE91ZGZFWl9pdGYtdWEzbzc5Ukljeng4eWJWREExd1BoUTFsdGNiVi1LVzZoeWlRcEtSYXc0Zjc0djBEUV9NZ3ROZmtsRkJOdnUzRWVsMnh6elZZc2FDd1QyV0dhelFubw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flanguage-and-learning-foundation%2F&v=auHgiFEO5hA]  Instagram:  / llf_ig   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZrcmpTV0ZLaUdxZzNub3V1NEJCbFRqQVdEd3xBQ3Jtc0trWGk5UjdRMkdUM0o3enFWdEhVcmxKaERvY1E1VWtmVEI4azNFRFlETkk2akNnMWZaamppWnRjUWd2Vkg0c0Nva3A3Z2xLcUZkLWdULUlfSVM4T01NSldIYUJzYXg5ZUNZT3J1Y2VRMXRrcUc2SnplYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fllf_ig%2F&v=auHgiFEO5hA]  Facebook:   / languageandlearningfoundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0VqN1RjV1pzdEY0eWE0c2JzN2pYMzNvaloxUXxBQ3Jtc0tuZjd0WGo1ZE5aLVNpSHAtV2V0MGlNeU90a1B1dXJKb1U4QXdHNkRFa0tnWnFaUHV0RTNic3dtVFFlRmRRVDZtS0lVdnZMdkVIdE9LbTVBaEtQclg0LWdGNnZkU21uV3ktN1d1ZmVsLUhZWHczc25Pcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLanguageAndLearningFoundation%2F&v=auHgiFEO5hA]  X: https://x.com/LLF_edu [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0h0V1FnVTFGcmprb3k1LWVNaF9NT3ZNbUROZ3xBQ3Jtc0trc1A2b20wWXZNSFAzalNRLXBvSEJsUEVQODkxYkdUdkROR0VMXzZlVFVhLW51ZGlwYVd2dkZibldtNHJybzh1eTlON1BqOW5hd1pQOWR2UmtacTNhcW9nUWxZSUdJR3pLRF9vV2RpQ1BnaUpnaVZKVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FLLF_edu&v=auHgiFEO5hA]

S2 Episode 2: Unpacking Foundational Literacy | Dr. Shailaja Menon | Ramesh Chandra

What does it take to build strong foundations in literacy where children not only learn to read, but read with fluency, understand meaning, develop vocabulary, and express themselves through writing? How can everyday classroom practices bring these elements together in a coherent and engaging way? In Episode 2 of LLF Speaks Season 2, Dr Shailaja Menon, Consultant, Education Portfolio at Tata Trusts, joins Ramesh Chandra, Director, Academics at the Language and Learning Foundation, to discuss how evidence-based teaching–learning practices can support children in building reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and writing skills in an integrated manner. The conversation explores the foundations of literacy development, the role of emergent literacy, and the importance of a print rich environment in early classrooms. It also reflects on how children’s literature can be used to deepen reading engagement, and how structured and creative writing experiences can support children in expressing their ideas with clarity. Designed for teacher trainers and academic leads, with insights for school leaders and practitioners, this episode brings together research and practice to focus on what effective literacy instruction looks like in the classroom. Know more about LLF: Website: https://languageandlearningfoundation... [https://languageandlearningfoundation.org/]  [https://languageandlearningfoundation.org/] LinkedIn:   / language-and-learning-foundation   [https://www.linkedin.com/company/language-and-learning-foundation/]  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/language-and-learning-foundation/] Instagram:  [https://www.instagram.com/llf_ig/]  / llf_ig   [https://www.instagram.com/llf_ig/]  [https://www.instagram.com/llf_ig/] Facebook:   / languageandlearningfoundation   [https://www.facebook.com/LanguageAndLearningFoundation/]  [https://www.facebook.com/LanguageAndLearningFoundation/] X: https://x.com/LLF_edu [https://x.com/LLF_edu]

S2 Episode 1: Why Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) should be a national priority? Benjamin Piper

A conversation with Benjamin Piper (Director, Global Education Program, Gates Foundation) and Dhir Jhingran (Founder and Executive Director, Language and Learning Foundation) Why Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) should be a national priority? In this opening episode of Season 2, we begin with the ‘why’. Even as school enrolment has expanded globally, millions of children complete primary school without learning to read with understanding or use numbers meaningfully. This foundational learning crisis has serious consequences for equity, economic growth, and social progress. In conversation with Benjamin Piper, Director, Global Education Program, Gates Foundation, and Dhir Jhingran, Founder and Executive Director, Language and Learning Foundation, the episode explores the scale of the global learning crisis, what foundational literacy and numeracy truly mean, and why getting these basics right in the early years has lifelong impact. The discussion also looks at the vision behind India’s NIPUN Bharat Mission and how a system-wide focus on foundational learning is central to education reform. This episode sets the stage for a season that asks what it will take, in policy, practice, and systems, to ensure that every child learns the foundations well. Know more about LLF: Website: https://languageandlearningfoundation... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWF2cld6WHdCY0R6TTJUaEFNU05nM0pKSTNTQXxBQ3Jtc0trVEJKYUR6S2VJcExhMFFCYTc5Yk5wS2tZODFzbENzYlVHdU1QbUU0ajJTNG1KbXM5MDVjUjN2dlB5WTNYREFPTGNJeVZveE80YjRSc1FSVFZRYWRTV2QtdnlaR0JJLTRRZnUwb2xTd0NNcHJaNmRDaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Flanguageandlearningfoundation.org%2F&v=pBhjzpm6uOA]  LinkedIn:  / language-and-learning-foundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNvSTk4dlNpOUZhZWpQUmdFaXlJV2VLMUNkZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsOFJoaUVjMmthMnRQTU9mQVVfNmhmSW5lTmxLX0VhZk0tTjhyeExRVlY2akJfNDBZd3Y4SDdGOUV4V1paZExaVnRaQlo4SExxeHI0X3JxU0xYUUl3WURqaWJlTThFbUhtQUdnVTRCSmJvSGdZQlcwNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flanguage-and-learning-foundation%2F&v=pBhjzpm6uOA]  Instagram:  / llf_ig   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJLeks3eXN6LVIzSkRqUE53bVJkZWlydHY5QXxBQ3Jtc0ttOERTRHFjZHlXa214LVZoRWNCQjRKZVhxZzZPMnZjUFJLQmV6UTcxTExtdS1pVnQ3b2YxTU5jYUExNTRDLTFtWjVEUDNGUUpyZzBZWkFUcERTdVlpNzkxd0VRM1liOUpmNlFQNnBNcDdTRi1hX0lNZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fllf_ig%2F&v=pBhjzpm6uOA]  Facebook:  / languageandlearningfoundation   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xPU2U1cnhxWUsxU19PX2plc1JBQnpMdXlJQXxBQ3Jtc0tuYkpfcThDZW9TYWt2Z1JLMkNONXRiZkZhMzZ6dnFDTzdCWnFSMkhBZjNxVFdTYkdpZzhGN1FzSzBVTnBVWGhrRDZZVzN5Nms4eGNDdHlRc2RhTVVOVlZFUGQtTnJ0eFNNdUFOYVMtRzF3SjlNbkU5TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLanguageAndLearningFoundation%2F&v=pBhjzpm6uOA]  X: https://x.com/LLF_edu [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkgwbjlDV2ZyU2pRQ1ZZNnJoS3hhZTkycWVGd3xBQ3Jtc0tua0lnZDB4Ui02NUhKVi1ydUFyaGxqWmVkR3Ftb29EdWdtamx6MG82MWZQYTJDMGhFN0diOXdKWVI5bnNBNGN5NmVLbG5WaTlRdE5MQkI5RW8zcHNrTl9sVmVjWDhaM0RneW5JMW9teGV4MWJEaEx6WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FLLF_edu&v=pBhjzpm6uOA]