A Tale of Two Schools - Developing Sustainable Early Foreign Language Programs

This book documents a 16-year study of two elementary school foreign language programs. With a strong focus on what 'works' and is possible, the authors provide an evaluation of what is necessary to plan, implement and sustain a successful language course. The book contains invaluable information for those involved in these processes worldwide.

About the author

Richard Donato is an Associate Professor of Foreign and Second Language Education and chair of the Department of Instruction and Learning at the University of Pittsburgh. His publications include studies of early foreign language learning, sociocultural theory and foreign and second language learning, and classroom interaction. In addition to his work in North America, he has worked in Mali and in Thailand.

Summary

This book documents a 16-year study of two elementary school foreign language programs. With a strong focus on what ‘works’ and is possible, the authors provide an evaluation of what is necessary to plan, implement and sustain a successful language course. The book contains invaluable information for those involved in these processes worldwide.

Product details

• Authors: Dr Richard Donato, Richard Donato, G Richard Tucker, G. Richard Tucker, Prof G. Richard Tucker
• Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.09.2010
• EAN: 9781847693099
• ISBN: 978-1-84769-309-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 209 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 252 g
• Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education; New Perspectives on Language a; New Perspectives on Language and Education; New Perspectives on Language a
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology