Adger, Carolyn Temple
What Teachers Need to Know About Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788920179
- author:
- Adger, Carolyn Temple
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Multilingual Matters
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Bilingual Education,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Effective Teaching in a Multilingual Classroom Carolyn Temple Adger, Catherine E. Snow and Donna Christian explore what teachers need to know about language to be more effective in the classroom. This second edition of their book reflects the expanded knowledge base about academic language and classroom discourse, highlighting the pivotal role that language plays in learning and schooling. The authors focus on features of academic English and provide examples of how language is key to teaching and learning. The book will be of interest to teachers, teacher educators, professional development specialists, administrators, and anyone looking to support student success in the classroom and beyond. By understanding the importance of language in the classroom, teachers can better support their students' needs and improve educational outcomes.