Language in Education Social Implications
Language in Education Social Implications by Rita Elaine Silver, published by Bloomsbury Academic on January 2, 2014, offers a comprehensive exploration of the role of language in educational settings. This 216-page book is designed for teachers and teacher trainees who seek to understand the complexities of language learning and its social implications within various educational contexts. It addresses essential questions regarding language structure, acquisition, and usage, particularly focusing on how these elements influence teaching and learning across different subjects.
Readers will find that the chapters provide practical examples of language use in classrooms, facilitating a deeper understanding of language in action. The book covers topics such as the learning processes of first, second, and bilingual language learners, as well as the impact of regional and social variations in language. Each chapter concludes with discussions relevant to educational settings, along with questions for in-class dialogue or personal reflection. Additionally, the book includes suggestions for further readings and access to a comprehensive companion website, enhancing the learning experience for educators interested in the intersection of language and education.
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Teachers in any subject area must have a basic understanding of how language is learned and used in educational contexts because language impacts teaching and learning across all subjects. This book is written specifically for those teachers and teacher traineeslearning to teach who want to know more about language learning and use in educational contexts and, especially, those who care about the social implications of language in education.
Chapters address crucial questions that teachers must address:
How is language structured?
How is language learned at home and in school, by first, second and bilingual language learners?
How is language used in classrooms to shape learning?
How does language vary in different regions and due to social characteristics of users?
How can language be used to make meaning in different modes (oral/written) and contexts?
How do language policies intersect with education policies, and how do these impact teachers?
The chapters are full of examples of language use in educational contexts to help readers understand language in action. The examples not only highlight key points, they also provide opportunities for readers to deepen their understanding by experiencing analysis of language. Each chapter closes with a discussion of relevance to educational settings and questions which can be used for in-class discussion or personal reflection. Suggestions for further readings and online viewing are included, and a comprehensive companion website is available
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