Making Meaning in English: Exploring the Role of Knowledge in the English Curriculum

Making Meaning in English explores the broader purpose and reasons for teaching English, and what knowledge looks like in a subject concerned with judgement, interpretation, and value. David Didau argues that the content of English can be explored through distinct disciplinary lenses and offers a curriculum framework that draws these strands together to allow students to make sense of the knowledge they encounter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Making Meaning in English is a comprehensive exploration of the broader purpose and reasons for teaching English, delving into what knowledge looks like within this subject. David Didau, a prominent figure in the field, advocates for the exploration of English content through distinct disciplinary lenses such as metaphor, story, argument, pattern, grammar, and context. He emphasizes the importance of explicitly teaching certain knowledge elements to students, enabling them to recognize, transfer, build, and extend their understanding of English.

Didau discusses the principles and tools that can guide educators in making decisions about what to teach, providing a curriculum framework that brings these strands together to enable students to make sense of the knowledge they encounter. He emphasizes the significance of students enjoying English as a subject and achieving success in it, recognizing that knowledge alone is not sufficient; students must also understand how to use their knowledge to create meaning.

This insightful text offers practical guidance for teachers in constructing a curriculum that promotes the mastery of English while fostering students' ability to create meaning through their language skills. By adopting the approaches and principles outlined in this text, educators can create a learning environment that enables students to thrive in English and develop a deep appreciation for the power of language.

Weight: 658g
Dimension: 147 x 209 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367611118