ISBN:
9780470693322
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (706 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Series Statement:
Blackwell Handbooks in Linguistics Ser
Series Statement:
Blackwell handbooks in linguistics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
306.44
Keywords:
Language and education
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Electronic books
Abstract:
The Handbook of Educational Linguistics is a dynamic, scientifically grounded overview revealing the complexity of this growing field while remaining accessible for students, researchers, language educators, curriculum developers, and educational policy makers. A single volume overview of educational linguistics, written by leading specialists in its many relevant fields Takes into account the diverse theoretical foundations, core themes, major findings, and practical applications of educational linguistics Highlights the multidisciplinary reach of educational linguistics Reflects the complexity of this growing field, whilst remaining accessible to a wide audience.
Abstract:
The Handbook of Educational Linguistics -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- 1 Introduction:What is Educational Linguistics? -- 2 The History and Development of Educational Linguistics -- Part I Foundations for Educational Linguistics -- 3 Neurobiology of Language Learning -- 4 Psycholinguistics -- 5 Linguistic Theory -- 6 Sociolinguistics and Sociology of Language -- 7 Linguistic Anthropology -- 8 The Political Matrix of Linguistic Ideologies -- 9 Educational Linguistics and Education Systems -- Part II Core Themes -- 10 The Language of Instruction Issue:Framing an Empirical Perspective -- 11 Bilingual and Biliterate Practices at Home and School -- 12 Vernacular Language Varieties in Educational Settings: Research and Development -- 13 Linguistic Accessibility and Deaf Children -- 14 Identity in Language and Literacy Education -- 15 Post-colonialism and Globalization in Language Education -- 16 Levels and Goals:Central Frameworks and Local Strategies -- 17 Language Acquisition Management Inside and Outside the School -- 18 Language Cultivation in Developed Contexts -- 19 Language Cultivation in Contexts of Multiple Community Languages -- 20 Ecological Language Education Policy -- 21 Education for Speakers of Endangered Languages -- 22 The Impact of English on the School Curriculum -- 23 Literacy -- 24 Vernacular and Indigenous Literacies -- 25 Religious and Sacred Literacies -- 26 Genre and Register in Multiliteracies -- 27 Order of Acquisition and Developmental Readiness -- 28 Language Socialization -- 29 Interlanguage and Language Transfer -- 30 Second Language Acquisition and Ultimate Attainment -- 31 Explicit Form-Focused Instruction and Second Language Acquisition -- 32 Language Assessments:Gate-Keepers or Door-Openers? -- 33 Diagnostic and Formative Assessment -- 34 Accountability and Standards -- 35 Scales and Frameworks.
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