The Role of Language in Content Pedagogy: A Framework for Teachers' Knowledge

This book explores the importance of language in content learning, focusing on teachers' roles, knowledge, and understanding of language in school contexts to support students. It examines teachers' language-related knowledge base, how it is linked to pedagogical content knowledge, and the role of literacy in this examination.

Format: Hardback
Length: 243 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the profound significance of language in the realm of content learning. It specifically emphasizes the crucial roles of teachers in fostering students' language proficiency and understanding within school contexts, encompassing both academic language and disciplinary languages. By examining the language-related knowledge base of teachers, the book explores their expertise in language, their knowledge of their students, and their pedagogical knowledge. Furthermore, it delves into the intricate connections between teachers' knowledge of language, students, and content, highlighting the role of language in facilitating effective learning. Additionally, the book takes into account literacy and literacies as essential components of teachers' knowledge of language, recognizing their role in empowering students to become proficient readers and writers. Through its detailed analysis and insightful perspectives, this book provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance language learning outcomes and promote inclusive educational environments.

This comprehensive book delves into the profound significance of language in the realm of content learning. It specifically emphasizes the crucial roles of teachers in fostering students' language proficiency and understanding within school contexts, encompassing both academic language and disciplinary languages. By examining the language-related knowledge base of teachers, the book explores their expertise in language, their knowledge of their students, and their pedagogical knowledge. Furthermore, it delves into the intricate connections between teachers' knowledge of language, students, and content, highlighting the role of language in facilitating effective learning. Additionally, the book takes into account literacy and literacies as essential components of teachers' knowledge of language, recognizing their role in empowering students to become proficient readers and writers. Through its detailed analysis and insightful perspectives, this book provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance language learning outcomes and promote inclusive educational environments.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811953507
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022