This graphic encapsulates the idea behind the paradigm. Need a copy to show colleagues? Click here.


Watch this video on Playposit to see Dr. Marshall explain the MALP® paradigm.

The Teacher Planning Checklist can help teachers align their lessons with the paradigm.
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Intake Questionnaire
Getting to know the background of students is an essential part of MALP®. Only by knowing where students start can one accept the current learning conditions. This link provides an initial assessment of prior educational experiences in a variety of languages. Knowing this information will help set the pathway toward success in Western educational systems. Remember to make this more of a conversation than an interview in order to create a feeling of trust and openness.