
Focus on Literacy
Oxford University Press
Published on 13. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-19-400086-4 (ISBN)
Description
Focus on Literacy explores research on the second language literacy development of learners aged 5-18. It demonstrates how teachers can interpret such research to facilitate their instructional decision-making and classroom practice.
This book examines second language literacy development and identity formation in a globalized world from a sociocultural and sociolinguistic perspective. It discusses the complexity of communicative
competence and emphasizes the
value of strong learning support through scaffolded activities that encourage students to express their understanding and insights in meaningful contexts.
Examples are taken from real classroom practice and key research studies, and activities encourage reflection and interaction. This book promotes an informed stance for teachers seeking to empower learners as well as themselves as they encounter the rapid changes of the 21st century.
This book examines second language literacy development and identity formation in a globalized world from a sociocultural and sociolinguistic perspective. It discusses the complexity of communicative
competence and emphasizes the
value of strong learning support through scaffolded activities that encourage students to express their understanding and insights in meaningful contexts.
Examples are taken from real classroom practice and key research studies, and activities encourage reflection and interaction. This book promotes an informed stance for teachers seeking to empower learners as well as themselves as they encounter the rapid changes of the 21st century.
Reviews / Votes
"Focus on Literacy brings the teaching of literacy in the language classroom into the 21st century. Drawing on concrete classroom scenarios and instructional activities, this book highlights the connections between multiple literacies and students' evolving identities and explores how we can teach 21st century literacies in powerful and effective ways." * Jim Cummins, Professor Emeritus, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto * "part of a new series linking research and practice... Suitable for teachers doing an MA TESOL, a diploma and professional development courses. Worth investigation." * EL Gazette *More details
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
ELT/ESL
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-400086-4 (9780194000864)
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Marylou M. Matoush Danling Fu
Focus on Literacy
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10/2014
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Oxford University Press ELT
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