Community and Heritage Languages Schools Transforming Education: Research, Challenges, and Teaching Practices

This book provides a unique insight into heritage and community language schools, highlighting the lived experiences and voices of Indigenous language learners. It offers a global perspective, with contributions from scholars from various countries and institutions. The book explores effective teaching practices and addresses emerging issues such as online/hybrid learning, making it a valuable resource for educators and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 14 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Discover the captivating stories and diverse perspectives of Indigenous language learners within heritage and community schools. This groundbreaking international collaboration brings together scholars from diverse countries and institutions, offering a comprehensive and global exploration of heritage and community language schools. Dive deep into effective teaching practices that nurture language preservation and cultural identity. Explore emerging issues and topics, including the transformative impact of online/hybrid learning, as we shed light on the ongoing journey of these remarkable learners.

Highlights:

• Exclusive insights into the lived experiences and voices of Indigenous language learners within heritage and community schools.


• A diverse group of scholars from around the world, united by their passion for language education.


• Provides a fresh, in-depth perspective on heritage and community language schools, their history, and their role in preserving cultural heritage.


• Uncovers effective teaching strategies and approaches that foster language acquisition, literacy, and cultural understanding.


• Addresses emerging challenges and topics, such as the integration of technology, online learning platforms, and hybrid teaching models.

About the International Group of Scholars:

• Comprised of experts in language education, linguistics, cultural studies, and education policy.


• Collaborates to share knowledge, research, and best practices, fostering a global community of language educators.


• Dedicated to promoting the preservation, revitalization, and sustainability of Indigenous languages and cultures.


• Their work contributes to the development of policies, programs, and practices that support language learning and cultural diversity.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive analysis of heritage and community language schools, including their historical development, organizational structures, and teaching methodologies.


• Case studies and examples from diverse regions and contexts, showcasing the successes and challenges faced by these schools.


• Interviews with key stakeholders, including language learners, educators, community members, and policymakers, providing valuable insights into their experiences and perspectives.


• Recommendations for effective teaching practices, curriculum development, and language preservation strategies.


• An interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from various fields to provide a holistic understanding of language education in heritage and community contexts.

Impact and Significance:

• Helps to raise awareness about the importance of language education for Indigenous communities and cultures.


• Provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and community leaders in developing effective language preservation and revitalization strategies.


• Inspires educators and language learners to embrace innovative teaching approaches and technologies to support language learning and cultural identity.


• Fosters a sense of pride and belonging among Indigenous language learners, promoting their language and cultural heritage.


• Contributes to the broader goal of promoting linguistic diversity and cultural understanding in a globalized world.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032299181