The Politics Of Early Language Teaching

Author : Danijela Prošić-Santovac,Shelagh Rixon
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781788924832

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Integrating Assessment into Early Language Learning and Teaching by Danijela Prošić-Santovac,Shelagh Rixon Pdf

The volume unites research and practice on integrating language learning, teaching and assessment at preschool and early school age. It includes chapters written by experts in the field who have studied some of the very youngest (pre-primary) children through to those up to the age of 12, in a variety of private and state contexts across Europe. The collection makes a much-needed contribution to the subject of appropriate assessment for children with the focus of many chapters being classroom-based assessment, particularly formative assessment, or the case for developing assessment skills in relation to even the youngest children. As a whole, the book provides useful case study insights for policymakers, teacher educators, researchers and postgraduate students with interest in or responsibility for how children are assessed in their language learning. It also provides practical ideas for practitioners who wish to implement greater integration of assessment and learning in their own contexts.

Author : Subhan Zein,Maria R. Coady
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030762513

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Early Language Learning Policy in the 21st Century by Subhan Zein,Maria R. Coady Pdf

This volume analyses the policymaking, expectations, implementation, progress, and outcomes of early language learning in various education policy contexts worldwide. The contributors to the volume are international researchers specialising in language policy and early language learning and their contributions aim to advance scholarship on early language learning policies and inform policymaking at the global level. The languages considered include learning English as a second language in primary schools in Japan, Mexico, Serbia, Argentina, and Tanzania; Spanish language education in the US and Australia; Arabic as a second language in Israel and Bangladesh; Chinese in South America and Oceania; and finally, early German teaching and learning in France and the UK.

Author : Hacer Hande Uysal
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527561915

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Political, Pedagogical and Research Insights into Early Language Education by Hacer Hande Uysal Pdf

This book represents a valuable contribution to current discussions on teaching languages to young learners. It offers new perspectives from around the world about macro- and micro-language planning and policies, theories and research, and pedagogical suggestions regarding teaching languages to young learners. The volume offers comprehensive coverage of topics touching upon important aspects of the cognitive and social learning processes of young learners, the current situation of early language teacher education, and primary-level classroom practices. It begins with a discussion of planning and policies around the world with regards to teaching languages to children, before presenting a review of theoretical frameworks and offering research-based studies that test these theories. It will be of interest to policymakers, program designers, researchers, teacher trainers, and teachers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students of Foreign Language Education and TESOL programs at universities.

Author : Subhan Zein,Dr. Sue Garton
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788922661

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Early Language Learning and Teacher Education by Subhan Zein,Dr. Sue Garton Pdf

Language teacher education is widely identified as one of the most important areas that needs addressing in order to improve early language instruction, yet research into teacher education for early language teachers remains relatively sparse. This volume responds to this gap by compiling studies with diverse methodological tenets from a wide range of geographical and educational contexts around the world. The volume aims to enhance understanding of early language teacher education as well as to address the need to prepare early language teachers and assist them in their professional development. The chapters focus on the complexity of teacher learning, innovations in mentoring and teacher supervision, strategies in programme development and perceptions, and knowledge and assessment in early language learning teacher education. The volume offers comprehensive coverage of the field by addressing various aspects of teacher education in different languages. The contributions highlight examples of research into current practice in the professional enhancement of early language learning teachers, but with an emphasis on the implications for practitioners.

Author : Lourdes Diaz Soto
Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105029055006

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The Politics of Early Childhood Education by Lourdes Diaz Soto Pdf

As the conservative political mood of our nation eliminates programs for the increasing numbers of bilingual children, educators are nevertheless expected to teach linguistically and culturally diverse learners with limited background knowledge and resources. This edited volume challenges "mainstream" educators to critically examine how to best meet the needs of bilingual/bicultural children in contemporary America.

Author : Janet Enever
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780194200516

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Policy and Politics in Global Primary English by Janet Enever Pdf

Janet Enever explores the complex forces that shape national and local language education policymaking for the early introduction of English as a foreign language at primary and pre-primary levels worldwide. This is the first book of its kind demonstrating the extent to which English is now perceived as a prerequisite for participation in the global economy, reflecting the rapid development of early start English now exploding across Asia, Latin America, and other fast-growing economies. “This is a timely and important book. Professor Enever demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of primary English policy and practice in a range of countries and, from a sound theoretical framework, draws together evidence to show how policies are all too often guided by short-term political considerations rather than sound educational practice. Whilst critiquing inappropriate practice, she also analyses the conditions which have the potential to lead to quality – and equitable – English language programmes at the primary level.” David Hayes, Department of Applied Linguistics, Brock University, Canada

Author : Xiao Lan Curdt-Christiansen,Csilla Weninger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317803850

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Language, Ideology and Education by Xiao Lan Curdt-Christiansen,Csilla Weninger Pdf

This book examines the role textbooks play in the teaching of dominant and non-dominant (first and foreign) languages in a range of cultural contexts worldwide. Each chapter addresses important issues related to what constitutes "legitimate knowledge", the politics of learning materials, global cultural awareness, competing ideologies, and the development of multilingual literacies. Language, Ideology and Education: The Politics of Textbooks in Language Education comprehensively surveys theoretical perspectives and methodological issues in the critical examination of language textbooks. In particular, it looks at: The Cultural Politics of Language Textbooks in the Era of Globalization The Politics of Instructional Materials for English for Young Learners Ideological Tensions and Contradictions in Lower Primary English Teaching Materials in Singapore Creating a Multilingual/multicultural Space in Japanese EFL: A Critical Analysis of Discursive Practices within a New Language Education Policy The book is primarily addressed to those who teach and research in the areas of Foreign Language Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Language Policy, Critical Pedagogy, and Textual Cultures. Although the book is focused on textbook and materials analysis, rather than evaluation, most chapters discuss implications for curriculum design and materials development and therefore will be relevant to scholars working in those fields.

Author : Mila Schwartz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 939 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030916626

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Handbook of Early Language Education by Mila Schwartz Pdf

This is the first international and interdisciplinary handbook to offer a comprehensive and an in-depth overview of findings from contemporary research, theory, and practice in early childhood language education in various parts of the world and with different populations. The contributions by leading scholars and practitioners are structured to give a survey of the topic, highlight its importance, and provide a critical stance. The book covers preschool ages, and looks at children belonging to diverse ethno-linguistic groups and experiencing different histories and pathways of their socio-linguistic and socio-cultural development and early education. The languages under the scope of this handbook are identified by the contributors as immigrant languages, indigenous, endangered, heritage, regional, minority, majority, and marginalized, as well as foreign and second languages, all of which are discussed in relation to early language education as the key concept of the handbook. In this volume, “early language education” will refer to any kind of setting, both formal and informal (e.g. nursery, kindergarten, early childhood education centers, complementary early schooling etc.) in which language learning within a context of children's sociolinguistic diversity takes place before elementary school.

Author : Kevin McManus, Penn State University,Monika S. Schmid, University of York
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783985540471

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How special are early birds? Foreign language teaching and learning by Kevin McManus, Penn State University,Monika S. Schmid, University of York Pdf

This volume honours the academic achievements and scholarship of Professor Florence Myles as a world-leading scholar in the fields of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) and French Linguistics, in particular for her work in corpus-based SLA and language policy in primary school education. In addition to reviews of the field (e.g., primary languages policy in the UK), the volume presents new research studies reflective of key theoretical and methodological issues in current SLA research, including theory-building, corpus-based investigations, studies of language development, as well as informing teacher professional development through research. Taken together, this edited book provides a wide-ranging and balanced account of Myles’s work and speaks to her influence on SLA research and primary languages policy. We invite readers to learn more about the fascinating research presented here as inspired by Florence’s dedication to field.

Author : Joe Winston
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350199170

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Performative Language Teaching in Early Education by Joe Winston Pdf

This book introduces the application of drama and arts-related activities to the teaching of English as a second or additional language in early education. Joe Winston draws on both his own scholarly expertise and experience as a practitioner to provide a theoretical rationale, practical examples, tips and easy-to-read teaching guides intended to help busy professionals apply drama related methods in an efficient and accessible way. Detailed examples of schemes of work are included for all year groups and developmental stages between the ages of 3 and 7 years of age. Each scheme centres on a popular and easily obtainable picturebook or children's story. Detailed guidance on how to plan and structure lessons with specific learning objectives is offered, as is extensive advice on issues of classroom management. The practical approaches have been used successfully in early years settings in China and primary and pre-primary settings in the UK, and are adaptable to a variety of national and cultural contexts.

Author : Jack C. Richards,Jack Croft Richards,Gavin Dudeney,Theodore S. Rodgers
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-09
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521803656

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Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching by Jack C. Richards,Jack Croft Richards,Gavin Dudeney,Theodore S. Rodgers Pdf

In addition to the approaches and methods covered in the first edition, this edition includes new chapters, such as whole language, multiple intelligences, neurolinguistic programming, competency-based language teaching, co-operative language learning, content-based instruction, task-based language teaching, and The Post-Methods Era.

Author : Michele Daloiso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8855700685

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Early Foreign Language Teaching by Michele Daloiso Pdf

Author : Stephen May,Teresa McCarty
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 3319023438

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Encyclopedia of Language and Education by Stephen May,Teresa McCarty Pdf

In this third, fully revised edition, the 10 volume Encyclopedia of Language and Education offers the newest developments, including an entirely new volume of research and scholarly content, essential to the field of language teaching and learning in the age of globalization. In the selection of topics and contributors, the Encyclopedia reflects the depth of disciplinary knowledge, breadth of interdisciplinary perspective, and diversity of socio-geographic experience in the language and education field. Throughout, there is an inclusion of contributions from non-English speaking and non-western parts of the world, providing truly global coverage. Furthermore, the authors have sought to integrate these voices fully into the whole, rather than as special cases or international perspectives in separate sections. The Encyclopedia is a necessary reference set for every university and college library in the world that serves a faculty or school of education, as well as being highly relevant to the fields of applied and socio-linguistics. The publication of this work charts the further deepening and broadening of the field of language and education since the publication of the first edition of the Encyclopedia in 1997 and the second edition in 2008.

Author : Subhan Zein,Sue Garton
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788922678

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Early Language Learning and Teacher Education by Subhan Zein,Sue Garton Pdf

Language teacher education is widely identified as one of the most important areas that needs addressing in order to improve early language instruction, yet research into teacher education for early language teachers remains relatively sparse. This volume responds to this gap by compiling studies with diverse methodological tenets from a wide range of geographical and educational contexts around the world. The volume aims to enhance understanding of early language teacher education as well as to address the need to prepare early language teachers and assist them in their professional development. The chapters focus on the complexity of teacher learning, innovations in mentoring and teacher supervision, strategies in programme development and perceptions, and knowledge and assessment in early language learning teacher education. The volume offers comprehensive coverage of the field by addressing various aspects of teacher education in different languages. The contributions highlight examples of research into current practice in the professional enhancement of early language learning teachers, but with an emphasis on the implications for practitioners.

Author : David Hayes
Publisher : Channel View Publications
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781800415867

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Early Language Learning in Context by David Hayes Pdf

This book critically analyses early school foreign language teaching policy and practice, foregrounding the influence of the socioeducational and cultural context on how policies are implemented and assessing the factors which either promote or constrain their effectiveness. It focuses on four Asian contexts – Malaysia, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand – while providing a discussion of policy and practice in Canada and Finland as a comparison. Concentrating on the state school sector, it criticises the worldwide trend for a focus on English as the principal or only foreign language taught in primary schools, founded on a rationale that widespread proficiency in English is important for future national success in a globalised economy. It maintains that the economic rationale is not only largely unfounded and irrelevant to the language learning experiences of young children but also that the focus on English exacerbates system inequalities rather than contributing to their reduction. The book argues for a broader perspective on language learning in primary schools, one that values multilingualism and knowledge of regional and indigenous languages alongside a more diverse range of foreign languages. This book will appeal to educational policymakers, researchers and students interested in early foreign language learning in state educational systems worldwide.