Second language learners in international schools. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Maurice Carder ; with Patricia Mertin and Sarah Porter.
• Authors: Carder, Maurice, 1944-; Mertin, Patricia; (Linguist), Porter, Sarah
• Other Names: Collier, Virginia P writer of foreword.
• Contents: CONTENTS: Foreword, by Virginia Collier; PART 1: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND INFLUENCES ON THEIR PROVISION FOR SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS; Chapter 1. What second language learners bring to international schools, by Patricia Mertin; Chapter 2. Characterization of the international school clientele in language matters; Chapter 3. ESL students and their requirements in international schools: The encroaching politicization of ESL and MT provision; PART 2: BILINGUALISM AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION; Chapter 4. How the fields of bilingualism and SLA can guide good practice for viable SL models in international schools; PART 3: THE HUMAN FACTOR; Chapter 5. The reality of teacher relationships, their implications for teachers and pedagogy, and the consequences of a deficit model for SLLs; PART 4: THE ROLE OF EXTERNAL CURRICULUM AND ACCREDITATION BODIES; Chapter 6. The role of external bodies, such as the Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate, in international schools: The erosion of the acknowledgement of SLL needs and potential; PART 5: THE CURRENT SITUATION IN AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL; Chapter 7. How one international school is implementing the model proposed in this book, by Sarah Porter; PART 6: CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT BUILD CONSISTENTLY ON INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' LANGUAGE TRAJECTORIES; Chapter 8. Establishing a department in the secondary school as a 'centre of expertise' for all matters ESL and mother tongue; Chapter 9. The need for continuing professional development (CPD), by Patricia Mertin; Chapter 10. The importance of maintaining mother tongue development, by Patricia Mertin; Chapter 11. Advice and guidance for school leaders, teachers and parents; Chapter 12. The challenges ahead, by Maurice Carder and Patricia Mertin; Appendix: Websites for SLLs in international schools; References; Index.
• Publisher Details: London : Tretham Books/UCL Institute of Education Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxv, 263 pages)
• Subjects: 370.117/5; 401.9; Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Bilingual method; Second language acquisition; Language and languages -- Study and teaching -- Bilingual method; Second language acquisition; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781858568843; 1858568846
• Related ISBNs: 1858568595; 9781858568591
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-259) and index.; Note: Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 29, 2020).
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