 | Teaching Language Variation in the Classroom: Strategies and Models from Teachers and Linguists Subjects: Education; Language & Literature; Bilingualism / ESL; Teachers & Teacher Education; Curriculum Studies; Primary/ Elementary Education; Language & Linguistics; English & Literacy/ Language Arts; Applied Linguistics; By Subject; Bringing together the varied and multifaceted expertise of teachers and linguists in one accessible volume, this book presents practical tools, grounded in cutting-edge research, for teaching about language and language diversity in the ELA classroom. By demonstrating practical ways teachers can implement research-driven linguistic concepts in their own teaching environment, each chapter offers real-world lessons as well as clear methods for instructing students on the diversity of language. Written for pre-service and in-service teachers, this book includes easy-to-use lesson plans, pedagogical strategies and activities, as well as a wealth of resources carefully designed to optimize student comprehension of language variation. Michelle D. Devereaux is Associate Professor of English Education at Kennesaw State University, USA. |
