Language Education in the National Curriculum - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0631188991 ISBN 13 : 9780631188995

Editeur : Blackwell Publishers, 1995

Synopsis

This book is an introduction to all aspects of language work in the National Curriculum. It explores the roles in school of English and foreign language teaching, and of associated activities like drama and media education. Specific attention is paid to the acquisition of literacy and to knowledge about language. The book should provide an introduction for teachers in training, a source of update for those already serving, and a guide to good language practice for teachers of other subjects. Based on the research and development work of Southampton University's Centre for Language in Education, it combines a strong emphasis on good practice with a recognition of a firm base in research and principle. Christopher Brumfit is the author of 'Communicative Methodology in Language Teaching" and "English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom".

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Language education in the National Curriculum is an introduction in all aspects of language work in the National Curriculum. Written in the wake of seemingly permanent revolution in educational policy, it is the first to offer a considered analysis of change, a critique of policy, and a guide to good practice for teachers.
The book explores the roles in school of English both language and Literature, Foreign Language Teaching, and of associated activities like Drama and Media Education. It pays specific attention to the acquisition of literacy, to knowledge about language, and to bilingual education.
The text will provide a comprehensive introduction for teachers in training and a source of update for those already in the profession. Based on the research and development work of Southampton University′s Centre for Language in Education, Language Education in the National Curriculum outlines a coherent and principled language policy for schools.

Revue de presse

"This is a most impressive collection, and is destined to become a point of reference for many years to come. The papers are all intelligently edited into a cohesive whole and are a rich source of Information on thoery and practice inlanguage education. There is no other book on this topic." Ron Carter, Nottingham University, UK.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0631188991
• ISBN 13: 9780631188995
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Éditeur: Brumfit C.J.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible