Using Multiple Languages for Learning: Evidence-Based Strategies for Teachers

Product Details:
Author(s):
Omidire, M
Year Published:
2020
Edition
1st Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
Most sub-Saharan African countries are multilingual. Hence, multilingualism is a feature of many schools and classrooms. An additive approach to multilingualism has been proven to be the most appropriate in this context. It is therefore important to demonstrate how multilingualism could be productively utilised to promote learner engagement and facilitate learning.  The book focuses on using multiple languages as resources for teaching and learning in multilingual classrooms and highlights strategies for using multilingualism as a resource.
The book is divided into 3 sections: the first section is theoretical and describes the theoretical foundations of multilingualism in education and the promotion of additive multilingualism; the second section presents case studies to demonstrate evidence-based strategies for learner and learning support, and the final section provides sample lesson plans in different content areas that are suitable for teaching in multilingual classrooms.
Content
SECTION 1                                              
Maximising Diverse Languages in Multilingual Classrooms: A Framework for Student Support 
Supporting Multilingualism as a Resource in the Classroom
Exploring Pedagogical Principles and the Use of Social Constructivist Theory in Diverse Multilingual Classrooms
Teachers experiences of Communicative Language Teaching in multilingual classrooms 
A Systematic Review of Literature on Translanguaging as a Resource in Multilingual Science Classrooms
SECTION 2
Translanguaging in Action 
Harnessing the Full Potential of A Multilingual Classroom: A Teacher’s Perspective   
Exploring the Teaching of Diverse Multilingual Learners Through A Self-Directed Learning Lens
Improving The Literacy Skills Of Pre-Schoolers In Multilingual Settings Through Structured Movement Activities
Multilingualism as A Resource: Efficacy Of Translanguaging Pedagogy in A Multilingual Science Classroom 
Using Multilingualism as a Classroom Resource to Implement Communicative Language Teaching at Primary School Level 
Multilingualism in the Life Sciences Classroom 
SECTION 3
Lesson Planning Underpinned By Self-Directed Learning Principles To Enhance Multilingualism
Teaching poetry in a linguistically diverse Grade 6 class
Life Sciences Lesson Plan Model for A Multilingual Classroomand Suggested Strategies
Lesson Structure for Teaching Grade 1 Learners Sepedi as an 
additional language in multilingual classroom  
Multilingual Glossary
 
Interest / Benefit to
Inservice and preservice teachers and education students. Suitable for all phases