Introduction to Social Foundations of Language Education: Working Towards Equity and Inclusion - Softcover

Moore, Ekaterina; Crawford, Jen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1793571821 ISBN 13: 9781793571823

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Introduction to Social Foundations of Language Education: Working Towards Equity and Inclusion, authored by Ekaterina Moore and Jenifer Crawford, is a pivotal work for students in language education and TESOL programs. The book delves into the interplay between language education, social dynamics, and the principles of equity and inclusion.

Consisting of five chapters, it offers historical vignettes, knowledge activation questions, clear objectives, key terms, practical applications, and reflective tasks. Each chapter starts with a real-life narrative, poses questions to activate prior knowledge, and ends with summaries and further reading suggestions.

The book covers various topics such as understanding students' diverse backgrounds, the relationship between language learning and culture and identity, language proficiency in different contexts, the effect of ideologies on language policies and programs, and pedagogical methods that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in TESOL.

Aimed at enabling students to participate actively in discussions, analyses, and practical applications, this book is a tool for transforming language education through a lens of social justice and inclusion. It is apt for courses in education and TESOL.

About this title

About the Authors

Ekaterina Moore is an associate professor at the University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education, teaching in the MAT-TESOL and Ed.D. programs. Her research focuses on the social aspects of language learning and teaching.

Jenifer Crawford is a professor at the same institution, researching equity, racial and social justice in language education, and critical and culturally sustaining multilingual pedagogies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1793571821
• ISBN 13: 9781793571823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160