L2 Writing in Secondary Classrooms: Student Experiences, Academic Issues, and Teacher Education
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Author Description
Second Language Writers And The Teaching Of Writing At The Secondary Level Have Received Little Attention Compared With Other Skills Such As Reading. Addressing This Gap, This Volume Uniquely Looks At Both Adolescent L2 Writing And The Preparation Of Secondary Teachers To Work With This Population Of Students. Part I, On Adolescent L2 Writers, Includes Case Studies Looking At Their Literacy Identities, Their Trajectories In Mainstream Content Area Classes, And Their Transition From High School To College. Part Ii Looks At Academic Issues. The Focus In Part Iii Is L2 Writing Teacher Education. Taking A Theoretically Eclectic Approach That Can Support A Variety Of Pedagogies, This Book Contributes Significantly To Understanding Adolescent Second Language Writers And To Educating Teachers To Address These Students' Specific Needs.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the under-researched intersection of adolescent second language (L2) writing and the pedagogical preparation required to support these students within secondary school environments. The authors, Luciana C. de Oliveira and Tony Silva, curate a collection of research that addresses the specific challenges faced by multilingual adolescents as they navigate mainstream content-area classrooms and transition into higher education. By synthesizing case studies, academic analysis, and teacher education frameworks, the text provides a comprehensive overview of the literacy identities and instructional needs of this demographic.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Case studies detailing the literacy trajectories and identity formation of refugee and multilingual adolescent writers.
- Analysis of academic challenges, including argumentative writing development and the impact of social relationships on literacy.
- Exploration of digital media and emerging literacies in the context of secondary L2 writing instruction.
- Frameworks for pre-service teacher education and responsive inquiry-based pedagogical approaches.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in the field of TESOL and secondary education identify this volume as a critical resource for addressing the historical lack of focus on adolescent L2 writing. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the practical utility of the teacher education strategies presented for classroom application.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203082664
ISBN-13:
9780203082669
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