Language-Sensitive Teaching and Learning

Richard Rossner, Rod Bolitho

ISBN 10: 3031113381 / ISBN 13: 9783031113383

Published by Springer International Publishing AG, CH, 2023

About this Item

This textbook aims to raise teachers' language awareness, to emphasise the importance of language and communication in enabling young people to reach their potential, and to develop their knowledge of how language and communication function in educational environments as well as outside. Laid out in a clear five-unit structure, and complemented by a range of classroom activities, reflective exercises, and case study examples from around the world, this book addresses the need for teachers to become more linguistically aware and sensitive in an accessible and reader-friendly way. It is an essential resource for pre-service and in-service teachers working with a range of age groups across the curriculum.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language-Sensitive Teaching and Learning
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG, CH
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031113381
• ISBN 13: 9783031113383
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st ed. 2022.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This textbook aims to raise teachers’ language awareness, to emphasise the importance of language and communication in enabling young people to reach their potential, and to develop their knowledge of how language and communication function in educational environments as well as outside. Laid out in a clear five-unit structure, and complemented by a range of classroom activities, reflective exercises, and case study examples from around the world, this book addresses the need for teachers to become more linguistically aware and sensitive in an accessible and reader-friendly way. It is an essential resource for pre-service and in-service teachers working with a range of age groups across the curriculum. 

About the Author

​Richard Rossner is a freelance consultant and writer. He is a co-founder of Eaquals, an international non-profit association that works to raise the quality of language education worldwide by providing practical guidance and support for teaching organisations and teachers. 

Rod Bolitho has worked in language education as teacher, teacher educator and manager for over 50 years in both the public and private sectors. He has an international reputation as author, trainer and consultant to ELT projects in Europe and beyond.