Learning English at School: Identity, Social Relations and Classroom Practice

By Kelleen Toohey

Book Overview

This book considers the application of sociocultural theory to understanding how minority language background children learn English in the context of their classrooms. Based on a longitudinal ethnography, it is suggested that understanding the pivotal role of social interaction in learning implies new perspectives both for SLA research and for effective instructional practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853594814
• ISBN13: 9781853594816
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.9"