Bilingualism in International Schools

Bilingualism in International Schools

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  • Author: Maurice Carder
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 1847695736
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 447

International Schools have developed since their inception from a largely native English-speaking student body to schools such as the author’s, the Vienna International School (VIS), where there are students of 90 nationalities with 65 mother tongues. Maurice Carder proposes a “three-programme model” for addressing the language and curricula needs of these students: a content-based second language programme; a programme of cultural and linguistic training for all staff; and a mother tongue programme for minority students. The model is based on research findings and practice: at the VIS every year approximately 1/3 of the graduating students gain an IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) because they are able to take their mother tongue (other than English or German) as Language A1. The book contains insightful chapters not only for school leaders, programme designers and teachers, but also for parents. Inserted boxes of student responses give an authentic voice to the needs of second language learners, and many useful resources and websites are given.


Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

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  • Author: Colin Baker
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 185359864X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 505

Written as an introductory text from a crossdisciplinary perspective, this book covers individual and societal concepts in minority and majority languages.


Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and Bilingual Education

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  • Author: Colin Baker
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 9781853593628
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 776

This encyclopedia is divided into three sections: individual bilingualism; bilingualism in society and bilingual education. It includes many pictures, graphs, maps and diagrams. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography on bilingualism.


Excellence in Bilingual Education

Excellence in Bilingual Education

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  • Author: Peeter Mehisto
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107681472
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 129

A collaborative series with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education highlighting leading-edge research across Teacher Education, International Education Reform and Language Education. Produced with University of Cambridge International Examinations, this is a practical guide to support school principals in the implementation of bilingual education, and to help schools with an existing bilingual programme to evaluate and improve their practice. This is the first guide to focus on the development and organisation of a bilingual education programme from the perspective of the school principal. The book suggests how the major stakeholders - principal, teachers, students and parents - can work together effectively as a cohesive team. Drawing on best practice and research, it includes perspectives from school managers and teachers around the world.


Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms

Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms

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  • Author: Coreen Sears
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 1783093285
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 329

Second Language Students in English-Medium Classrooms offers a real-life practical guide to teachers that will enable them to serve students from many linguistic and cultural backgrounds effectively. Written in an accessible manner it includes practical references to the latest uses of embedded technology and numerous exemplary strategies and resources that are increasingly becoming customary usage in international schools. The book also tackles the controversial and politically charged issues of the overwhelming use of English in a global context and the use of students' mother tongues in English-medium classrooms, which has not yet been fully accepted as well as the overwhelming use of English in a global context. Written by an author with over 35 years' experience, this book is an essential resource for all teachers, administrators and parents of children in international schools.


Understanding Bilingualism, Bilinguality, and Bilingual Education in an Era of Globalization

Understanding Bilingualism, Bilinguality, and Bilingual Education in an Era of Globalization

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  • Author: Wang, Ai-Ling
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1668448718
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 361

Understanding Bilingualism, Bilinguality, and Bilingual Education in an Era of Globalization is written by Dr. Ai-Ling Wang, and provides a comprehensive guide for scholars seeking to expand their knowledge of bilingualism and its impact in the modern world. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the theoretical background and definitions of bilingualism, bilinguality, and bilingual education. The second part examines bilinguality from cognitive, neuro-linguistic, socio-linguistic, and psycho-linguistic perspectives, exploring how bilingual speakers benefit from their cognitive development and what areas of cognitive advantage bilingual speakers enjoy. The final part of the book discusses bilingual education and how bilinguals choose a particular language depending on the situation, interlocutors, topic, and personal preference and proficiency. Dr. Wang emphasizes that bilingualism is not limited to speaking two languages, and multilingual and multicultural aspects must also be considered. Throughout the book, the author explores various aspects of bilingualism, including its formation, benefits, and challenges, and discusses whether bilinguals are provided with equal opportunities to schooling and whether bilingual programs actually help students with mainstream language while maintaining their home language. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of bilingualism and its impact in the era of globalization.


Bilingual Education in the 21st Century

Bilingual Education in the 21st Century

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  • Author: Ofelia García
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1444359789
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 496

Bilingual Education in the 21st Century examines languages and bilingualism as individual and societal phenomena, presents program types, variables, and policies in bilingual education, and concludes by looking at practices, especially pedagogies and assessments. This thought-provoking work is an ideal textbook for future teachers as well as providing a fresh view of the subject for school administrators and policy makers. Provides an overview of bilingual education theories and practices throughout the world Extends traditional conceptions of bilingualism and bilingual education to include global and local concerns in the 21st century Questions assumptions regarding language, bilingualism and bilingual education, and proposes a new theoretical framework and alternative views of teaching and assessment practices Reviews international bilingual education policies, with separate chapters dedicated to US and EU language policy in education Gives reasons why bilingual education is good for all children throughout the world, and presents cases of how this is being carried out


Power, Prestige, and Bilingualism

Power, Prestige, and Bilingualism

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  • Author: Anne-Marie De Mejía
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 9781853595905
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 350

This book describes a particular type of educational provision referred to as 'elite' or 'prestigious' bilingual education, which caters mainly for upwardly mobile, highly educated, higher socio-economic status learners of two or more internationally useful languages. The development of different types of elite bilingual or multilingual educational provision is discussed and an argument is made for the need to study bilingual education in majority as well as in minority contexts.


Bilingual and Multilingual Education in the 21st Century

Bilingual and Multilingual Education in the 21st Century

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  • Author: Christian Abello-Contesse
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 1783090707
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 348

This book includes the work of 20 specialists working in various educational contexts around the world to create comprehensive and multidimensional coverage of current bilingual initiatives. Themes covered include issues in language use in classrooms; participant perspectives on bilingual education experiences; and the language needs of bi- and multilingual students in monolingual schools.


International Perspectives on Bilingual Education

International Perspectives on Bilingual Education

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  • Author: John E. Petrovic
  • Publisher: IAP
  • ISBN: 1607523310
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 245

This book is a defense of linguistic pluralism and language policies and practices in education that sustain that ideal. Educational meanings and models are influenced by different populations and different social and historical contexts. International comparisons can shed interesting light on the issues. Therefore, the purpose of the book is to provide scholars an international comparative understanding of language policy, its relation to educational practice, and current debates within the field. The book is divided into three sections dealing with the general topical areas of policy, practice, and controversy. This book will be of interest to policy-makers, scholars, and graduate students in the areas of bilingual education, language policy, and sociolinguistics.