Overview

This book considers the application of sociocultural theory to understanding how minority language background children learn English in the context of their classrooms. Based on a longitudinal ethnography, it is suggested that understanding the pivotal role of social interaction in learning implies new perspectives both for SLA research and for effective instructional practice.

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Author:   Kelleen Toohey
Publisher:   Channel View Publications Ltd
Imprint:   Multilingual Matters
Volume:   No. 20
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.300kg
ISBN:  

9781853594816

ISBN 10:   1853594814
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   31 March 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Kelleen Toohey teaches in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Her research generally concerns language education for ethnic/cultural/linguistic minorities and she has worked with heritage, First Nations and English language teachers in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.

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