Teaching Language in Context

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Beverly Derewianka (Professorial Fellow for the School of Education, Professorial Fellow for the School of Education, University of Wollongong) Pauline Jones (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong)

Teaching Language in Context

Beverly Derewianka (Professorial Fellow for the School of Education, Professorial Fellow for the School of Education, University of Wollongong), Pauline Jones (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong)

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Oxford University Press
10 October 2022

Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: English language & literacy; Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language

Strengthen your teaching skills to help children develop their essential literacy abilities.

Language is at the heart of what we do, how we live and the ways we learn. Teaching Language in Context explores how an explicit understanding of how language works can help you make informed choices in your teaching. Written by leading Australian experts in a functional approach to literacy, it equips you with the knowledge to refine your own literacy capacities and develop the skills and strategies you need to support your students in meeting the challenges of learning to critically read and compose texts.

The third edition includes essential updates and revisions focused on recent developments in research and teaching. New content explores the use of language for responding, poetry in teaching language, and the use of imagery to explain different forms of multi-modal texts across various curriculum areas. With the inclusion of ‘Think about it’ and ‘Have a go!’ activities to help you reflect on your learning and familiarise yourself with language features, Teaching Language in Context will strengthen your language skills for the evolving learning space.NEW TO THIS EDITIONA new chapter exploring poetry in teaching language, an area that can typically be quite challenging to teach.

All chapters have been extensively revised and updated with new examples and comprehensive content covering recent developments and relevant theory.

The text is focused on practical use of theory, providing suggestions for lesson plans and how you can make the most of your teaching.

Designed as an invaluable resource for you to use throughout your study and in your professional life.

By: Beverly Derewianka (Professorial Fellow for the School of Education Professorial Fellow for the School of Education University of Wollongong), Pauline Jones (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Wollongong)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 738g
ISBN: 9780190333874
ISBN 10: 0190333871
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 10 October 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART 1: LANGUAGE AND LEARNING1. A functional model of language2. The functions of language3. Introduction to a teaching-learning cyclePART 2: LEARNING ABOUT LANGUAGE 4. Language for appreciating and creating story worlds5. Language for recounting what happened6. Language for responding7. Language for observing and describing the world8. Language explaining how and why9. Language for persuading others10. Language for inquiring11. Poetry: playing with language

Beverly Derewiankais a Professorial Fellow for the School of Education at the University of Wollongong. Pauline Jones is an Associate Professor for Language in Education at the University of Wollongong.