Author Description
Language is at the heart of what we do, how we live and the ways we learn. Teaching Language in Context explores how an explicit understanding of how language works enables students to make informed choices in their use and understanding of texts. Written by leading experts in functional grammar in Australia, it equips you with the knowledge to refine your own literacy capacities and develop the skills and strategies you need to support your students in meeting the challenges of learning to critically read and compose texts. The third edition includes essential updates and revisions focused on recent developments in teaching, while enhancing the comprehensive structure of the text. New chapters and content explore the use of language for responding, poetry in teaching language, and the use of imagery to explain different forms of multi-modal texts across various curriculum areas. With the inclusion of 'Think about it' and 'Have a go!' activities to help you reflect on your learnings and familiarise yourself with language features, Teaching Language in Context will strengthen your language skills for the evolving learning space.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how an explicit understanding of functional grammar and linguistic structures empowers educators to improve student literacy and critical text analysis. The author, a recognized expert in the field of functional grammar in Australia, provides a structured framework for teachers to refine their own linguistic knowledge. By applying these concepts, educators can better support students in navigating the complex demands of reading and composing various text types within the modern curriculum.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Functional grammar frameworks for classroom application
- Strategies for teaching multi-modal text analysis
- Pedagogical approaches to poetry and response-based learning
- Reflective 'Think about it' and 'Have a go!' activity modules
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the Australian curriculum context
- It does not cover early childhood language acquisition theories in depth
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for understanding systemic functional linguistics in a classroom setting. Readers often note the practical utility of the included activities for bridging the gap between complex linguistic theory and daily instructional practice.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2023-06-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-10:
0190333871
ISBN-13:
9780190333874
Linguistics
Pedagogy
Functional Grammar
Education
Literacy
Teaching Methods