Interculturality and multilingualism Educational proposals to combat linguistic and cultural barriers in chilean school contexts

Abstract

Linguistic diversity in Chilean classrooms, driven by the arrival of non-Spanish-speaking migrant students, poses significant challenges that require urgent and well-designed solutions. Teaching Spanish as a second language is essential to improve language skills and facilitate the cultural integration of these students. In addition, the active participation of migrant families in the educational process is crucial to strengthen the emotional and cognitive support needed during adaptation. Initiatives such as tutoring and accompaniment programs, community awareness, and intercultural dialogues that promote and guarantee an inclusive school environment stand out. Given the forecast of an increase in migratory flows generated by the family reunification law, it is urgent that the Chilean educational system implement inclusive curricular and management policies and train teachers to face the complexities of a diverse classroom. The success of the educational integration of migrant students will depend on the capacity of the system to adapt to these new dynamics and guarantee the right to quality education accessible to all, regardless of their linguistic and cultural origin.