Optimizing Blended Learning Environments for Portuguese as a Second Language
摘要
The RE.MA.C. (Reinventing Mainstream Classrooms) project, funded by the Erasmus+ programme, seeks to promote inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education for students whose mother tongue is not Portuguese. In this context, the MILAGE platform plays a central role in enhancing Hybrid Learning Environments (HLE), particularly through the Station Rotation Model applied in primary education (1st to 6th grade). This model fosters a dynamic and student-centered learning experience, combining face-to-face and digital learning through four differentiated stations: Teacher Station, Collaboration Station, Technology Station, and Independent Station. The MILAGE platform is integrated in the Technology Station, enabling personalized and gamified learning through tasks of increasing complexity, immediate feedback, and tools for self- and peer-assessment. The RE.MA.C. project promotes the development of multilingual teaching materials aligned with the educational frameworks of five European countries, guided by principles from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture. Preliminary results suggest that the integration of MILAGE enhances students’ engagement, autonomy, and performance, offering equal opportunities for learning regardless of linguistic background. This paper discusses the pedagogical potential of MILAGE in hybrid models, supporting the digital inclusion of migrant and native students alike within a multicultural and inclusive classroom.