Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers in International Schools

By Coreen Sears

Book Overview

Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms offers a real-life practical guide to teachers that will enable them to serve students from many linguistic and cultural backgrounds effectively. Written in an accessible manner it includes numerous exemplary strategies and resources as well as practical references to the latest uses of embedded technology. All of these are designed to reflect contemporary practice in international schools. The book also tackles the controversial and politically-charged issues of the potentially overwhelming impact of English in global contexts and the use of students' mother-tongues in English-medium classrooms. Written by an author and researcher with over 35 years' experience, this book is an essential resource for all teachers, administrators and parents of children in international schools.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783093285
• ISBN13: 9781783093281
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.7" x 8.9"