Please join us for this comparative workshop! From Immigration to Integration: Insights into Mental Health, Language Acquisition, and Educational Strategies for Migrant Children March 3, 2025 9:00AM-1:00PM During this workshop, experts in the neurocognition and educational aspects of bilingualism from Europe, Canada, and the US will present data on mental health in bilingual children, policies and practices for multilingual children across Europe and the US. AGENDA AND FEATURED SPEAKERS 9:00AM-9:15AM Opening remarks Prof. Rossi (UF Linguistics and McKnight Brain Institute) and Prof. Antonenko (UF School of Teaching and Learning). 9:15AM-9:50AM Prof. Krott (University of Birmingham, U.K.) On the impact of bilingualism on children’s mental health in the UK. 9:50AM-10:40AM Prof. Luk (McGill University) A transdisciplinary approach to explore the intersection of multilingual development, learning abilities and disabilities. 10:40AM-11:25AM Prof. Navarro (St. John’s University, New York) On the relationship between bilingualism and cultural orientation for theory of mind and cognitive abilities. 11:30AM-Noon Open Floor discussion with panelists
Join us on March 3rd for our workshop "From Immigration to Integration: Insights into Mental Health, Language Acquisition, & Educational Strategies for Migrant Children". Speakers: Andrea Krott, @gigiluk.bsky.social, & Ester Navarro. Organized by @eleonorarossi.bsky.social. ufl.zoom.us/s/6475828738
