Getting to Know Your Educational Terminology

What is Social and Emotional Learning?

Social and emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Learn more about social and emotional learning and practice simultaneous interpreting by listening to the recording on this link. A version in Spanish is also available.

Bilingual Brains, Better Outcomes?: The Benefits of Multilingual Upbringing

The benefits of being bilingual/multilingual are more than cognitive. "What matters more is how bilingualism shapes the way children grow up. They learn to adapt, shift perspectives, and carry responsibility across different contexts. Such experiences prepare them not just for tests but for life in a future where empathy and flexibility are every bit as important as intellect."

Translation Process

Interpreting and translating specialized subjects can often be a complex and challenging task. To ensure accuracy and clarity, we offer the following recommendations:

• Research the subject in the source language: Start by thoroughly understanding the subject in the source language. Look up the definition in reliable and authoritative sources to grasp its precise meaning and nuances.
• Explore potential translations: After understanding the subject, search for potential translations in various authoritative bilingual or multilingual sources. It’s important to consult multiple sources to gather a range of possible translations.
• Validate the most common translation: If you come across a translation that appears to be the most frequent or widely used, ensure that it accurately conveys the meaning of the original term. Cross-check the definition of this translation to verify that it aligns with the source language definition.
• Apply this research method to any translation task: This research and validation process can be applied to any term or concept, ensuring that your translation is both accurate and contextually appropriate.

By following these steps, you can improve the precision and reliability of your translations and interpretations in any language.