{"product_id":"language-in-education-rita-elaine-silver-9781441151810","title":"Language in Education: Social Implications","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeachers in any subject area must have a basic understanding of how language is learned and used in educational contexts because language impacts teaching and learning across all subjects. This book is written specifically for those teachers and teacher traineeslearning to teach who want to know more about language learning and use in educational contexts and, especially, those who care about the social implications of language in education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters address crucial questions that teachers must address: \u003cbr\u003eHow is language structured?\u003cbr\u003eHow is language learned at home and in school, by first, second and bilingual language learners? \u003cbr\u003eHow is language used in classrooms to shape learning?\u003cbr\u003eHow does language vary in different regions and due to social characteristics of users?\u003cbr\u003eHow can language be used to make meaning in different modes (oral\/written) and contexts?\u003cbr\u003eHow do language policies intersect with education policies, and how do these impact teachers? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe chapters are full of examples of language use in educational contexts to help readers understand language in action. The examples not only highlight key points, they also provide opportunities for readers to deepen their understanding by experiencing analysis of language. Each chapter closes with a discussion of relevance to educational settings and questions which can be used for in-class discussion or personal reflection. Suggestions for further readings and online viewing are included, and a comprehensive companion website is available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rita Elaine Silver, Soe Marlar Lwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1441151818\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781441151810\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d","brand":"Rita Elaine Silver","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44044054233343,"sku":"9781441151810","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a147cbf0-aaab-4eec-8006-6d9b03808a41.jpg?v=1684970665","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/language-in-education-rita-elaine-silver-9781441151810","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}