Language beyond words: Why translanguaging matters | Claudia Vasquez Fernandez | TEDxUQ

Claudia is a lecturer, tutor, and course coordinator in Applied Linguistics at UQ. She has over twenty years of experience working at the intersection of applied linguistics, language assessment, and multilingual education. Claudia’s qualifications and experiences position her to weave translanguaging theory into compelling stories, concrete classroom practices, and actionable ideas for educators, parents, and leaders. In her talk, she will share about how translanguaging practices may unlock the full linguistic power of multilingual speakers, turning linguistic diversity from a perceived deficit into a profound strength for equity and innovation. Claudia is a lecturer, tutor, and course coordinator in Applied Linguistics at UQ. She has over twenty years of experience working at the intersection of applied linguistics, language assessment, and multilingual education. Claudia’s qualifications and experiences position her to weave translanguaging theory into compelling stories, concrete classroom practices, and actionable ideas for educators, parents, and leaders. In her talk, she will share about how translanguaging practices may unlock the full linguistic power of multilingual speakers, turning linguistic diversity from a perceived deficit into a profound strength for equity and innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx