Language learning and teacher education : a sociocultural approach

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Author:

Hawkins, Margaret R., 1953-

ISBN:

9781853597640

9781853597633

9781853597657

Publication Information:

Clevedon : Multilingual Matters, c2004.

Physical Description:

ix, 204 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Series:

Bilingual education and bilingualism ; 48

Series Title:

Bilingual education and bilingualism ; 48

Abstract:

"In the last decade, parallel shifts have been occurring in the fields of second language acquisition and teacher education. Language learning has evolved through a focus on language-in-use (communicative language teaching) to a critical focus on learners' identities in situated language communities. Teacher education has evolved through a focus on teacher thinking to one that values critical reflection on teaching practice. This book examines the convergence of the two through teachers' and teacher educators' critical reflections on sociocultural practices."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Social aspects.

Language teachers -- Training of.

Added Author:

Hawkins, Margaret R., 1953-

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0414/2004002823.html

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This book explores sociocultural theories as they relate to language and literacy teaching and learning, and to professional preparation and development for language teachers. Language teachers and language teacher educators weave research, theory and practice together as they articulate and explore theoretical perspectives through detailed descriptions and analyses of practices.