Communicating in the Classroom

Communication is as fundamental to learning as it is to teaching - a learner's efforts to express what he or she understands are the key to a better and quicker grasp of new ideas, whether history, English, science or mathematics. This book focuses on the ways in which pupils can be helped towards greater understanding through talking, writing, reading and listening, and draws many examples from the classroom to illustrate the most effective use of these activities. The book examines some of the professional dilemmas facing teachers, such as the lack of time for marking and planning work, choosing a textbook and working with a multicultural class. At the same time, it provides a firm basis for those trying to establish a language-for-learning policy in their schools.