Early Language Learning in Context - A Critical Socioeducational Perspective

This book critically analyzes early school foreign language teaching policy and practice across six geographical contexts. Criticizing the worldwide trend for a focus on English, it argues for a broader perspective that values multilingualism and knowledge of regional and indigenous languages alongside a more diverse range of foreign languages.

About the author

David Hayes is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Brock University, Canada. His research interests include foreign language policy and practice in state education systems, the sociopolitics of English language teaching, continuing professional development for foreign language teachers and language, conflict and social cohesion.

Summary

This book critically analyzes early school foreign language teaching policy and practice across six geographical contexts. Criticizing the worldwide trend for a focus on English, it argues for a broader perspective that values multilingualism and knowledge of regional and indigenous languages alongside a more diverse range of foreign languages.

Product details

• Authors: David Hayes
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781800415843
• ISBN: 978-1-80041-584-3
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 470 g
• Series: Early Language Learning in School Contexts; Early Language Learning in Sch
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Globalization, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language teaching theory & methods, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, Language teaching and learning: second or addition