Promoting Learning for Bilingual Pupils 3-11 : Opening Doors to Success

by Jean Conteh

• ISBN13: 9781412920841
• ISBN10: 1412920841
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-07
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

'This book provides an excellent, practical guide on how to develop a bilingual approach in the classroom. In each chapter there are examples of practical, easy-to-implement strategies, which are firmly rooted in good EAL practice. Rather than suggesting that teachers have to adopt something that is additional or new, the idea is to build a bilingual approach into ongoing classroom activities and approaches, thereby promoting a sense of cultural belonging for all children' - Janna Welsby, EAL Programme Consultant, Manchester Education PartnershipWritten by a team of teachers, this clear and accessible book show readers how they can help bilingual learners in their classrooms to access the curriculum as effectively as possible.Advice is included on:" developing whole-school policies" creating positive classroom settings to promote learning" using drama" supporting bilingual learners in the early years" the importance of home-school linksThere are also plenty of practical suggestions for ways to improve classroom practice, and some photocopiable material.

Author Biography

Jean Conteh is Lecturer in Primary Education at the University of York

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Ros Garside
Acknowledgements	ix
Note on royalties	xi
Contributors	xiii
Introduction: Principles and Practices for Teaching Bilingual Learners	1	(12)
Jean Conteh
Avril Brock
The centrality of language in learning
Who are `bilingual learners'? - definitions of bilingualism
Language repertoires -- we are all `bilingual'
Links between first language and additional languages
Transitional and additive bilingualism
Whole-school benefits of bilingualism
Key principles for planning teaching to promote additive bilingualism
Translating principles into practice
Promoting Positive Links Between Home and School	13	(15)
Maggie Power
Avril Brock
Respecting and listening
Opening doors -- ways of learning
Parental empowerment
Essential contexts
Community stories -- the oral tradition
Making links: two case studies
Promoting Learning in the Early Years	28	(14)
Avril Brock
Maggie Power
Supporting the young bilingual child
The Foundation Stage
Planning for a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the young bilingual child
Promoting speaking and listening in circle time
Contextualizing speaking and listening -- practical ideas for resourcing
Talking, Learning and Moving on to Writing	42	(21)
Jean Conteh
Shirley Davids
Kathryn Bownass
Collaborative talk
Some guidelines for promoting collaborative talk
Project 1: Promoting collaborative talk through debates
Debates in the literacy hour
Project 2: Pandora's box: role play into writing
Talk to writing -- some suggestions for topics
Using a `Bilingual Approach' to Promote Learning: Ideas for Talking and Writing	63	(12)
Jean Conteh
Shila Begum
What is a `bilingual approach' to learning?
`Being yourself' and developing confidence as a learner
Developing a `bilingual approach' in the classroom
Building a bilingual approach into classroom activities
Promoting a bilingual approach through creativity
Developing activities that allow pupils to take the lead
Working with bilingual support staff and other adults
Promoting a sense of cultural belonging through language
Using Drama to Promote Learning	75	(12)
Alex Fellowes
The importance of drama in the classroom
An example of successful drama practice
Promoting a Positive Whole-School Ethos	87	(16)
Ishrat Dad
Angie Kotler
Providing all pupils with opportunities for success
Some thoughts about terminology
Settling in
Promoting a positive, inclusive classroom and school ethos
Promoting a positive ethos using writing
Promoting diversity and cohesion through linking schools
Glossary	103	(2)
Bibliography	105	(2)
Useful websites	107	(2)
Index	109