{"product_id":"codeswitching-as-a-pedagogical-tool-in-bilingual-classrooms-insights-from-a-secondary-stem-classroom-in-zimbabwe-9780367623579","title":"Code-Switching as a Pedagogical Tool in Bilingual Classrooms: Insights from a Secondary STEM Classroom in Zimbabwe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the pedagogical functions and linguistic forms of code-switching in a bilingual mathematics classroom in Zimbabwe, highlighting how teachers use it to engage students and provide guidance, clarification, discipline, and recaps. It identifies implications for teacher education, language policy, and educational leadership and demonstrates intersections with key areas such as functional, critical, and cultural literacy. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 162 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a captivating mixed-methods study conducted within a bilingual mathematics classroom in Zimbabwe, this insightful text unveils the profound semantic pedagogical functions and linguistic forms of code-switching during STEM instruction. Code-Switching as a Pedagogical Tool in Bilingual Classrooms delves deep into the realm of educational linguistics, providing a comprehensive analysis of code-switching in the context of bilingual classrooms. It unveils ten significant pedagogical techniques employed by teachers to engage students, offer guidance, clarify concepts, maintain discipline, and provide recaps during individual and whole-class interactions. The chapters emphasize that code-switching can be strategically utilized to harness the cognitive potential of bilingual speakers and enhance instructional outcomes. Furthermore, the text identifies profound implications for teacher education, language policy, and educational leadership, showcasing the intersections with key areas such as functional, critical, and cultural literacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis invaluable text is a treasure trove for researchers, academics, and educators with a keen interest in bilingualism, applied linguistics, and secondary education. Those with a specific focus on multicultural education, sociolinguistics, and educational policy will find this book particularly enriching. By exploring the complexities of code-switching in bilingual classrooms, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies that can enhance teaching and learning experiences for students across diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367623579\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MiriamChitiga","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44278233563386,"sku":"9780367623579","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1686329611992_book.jpg?v=1686655798","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/codeswitching-as-a-pedagogical-tool-in-bilingual-classrooms-insights-from-a-secondary-stem-classroom-in-zimbabwe-9780367623579","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}