This book presents DIGICOMPASS Junior , a workable framework for global language education in the upper primary years (grades 46). It adapts the original DIGICOMPASS for younger learners and shows teachers how to plan inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning that connects languages, cultures, and digital practices. Chapters translate principles into classroom movesplurilingual practices; intercultural learning; multimodal and digital literacies; personalized pathways with experiential projects; and assessment for feedback, portfolios, and growth. With planning tools, rubrics, and a ready-to-use sample module, DIGICOMPASS Junior helps classrooms become language-rich, culturally responsive spaces where students participate across languages and cultures, build empathy, and communicate with confidence. This book is designed for teachers, with added value for leaders, policymakers, and curriculum developers.

Adapts an innovative framework to the developmental, linguistic, and cognitive needs of primary learners Integrates digital literacy, inclusive practices, intercultural competence, and awareness of social strategies Aligns with the UN SDGs, CEFR, and developmental guidelines, ensuring applicability across diverse settings

Autorentext

Sonia Rocca (PhD Applied Linguistics, University of Edinburgh, UK) has dedicated over thirty years to fusing language education and technology. A language and teacher educator, Fulbright Global Scholar, and U.S. State Department English Language Specialist, she founded MOBILLE International Conference and advances plurilingual and global learning across primary and secondary education.

Inhalt

1 Introduction: A Compass for Global Language Education.- 2 The DIGICOMPASS Junior Framework.- 3 Theoretical Foundations.- 4 Pedagogical Approaches.- 5 Inclusive Practices.- 6 Bringing DIGICOMPASS Junior to Life.- 7 Evaluation and Impact.- 8 Conclusion Preparing Plurilingual, Interculturally Competent Global Citizens.