Overview
In today’s classrooms, students possess and use many culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse English language varieties that may differ from standardized English. This book helps classroom teachers become attuned to these differences and offers practical strategies to support student achievement while fostering positive language attitudes in classrooms and beyond. The text contrasts standardized varieties of English with Southern, Appalachian, and African American English varieties, focusing on issues that are of everyday concern to those who are assessing the linguistic competence of students. Featuring a narrative style with teaching strategies and discussion questions, this practical resource: Provides a clear, introductory explanation of what is meant by non-standard English, from both linguistic and educational viewpoints. Emphasizes what educators needs to know about language variation in and outside of the classroom. Addresses the social factors accompanying English language variation and how those factors interact in real classrooms.
Full Product Details
Author: Anne H. Charity Hudley ,
Christine Mallinson ,
William Labov
Publisher: Teachers' College Press
Imprint: Teachers' College Press
Volume: 45
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.391kg
ISBN: 9780807751497
ISBN 10: 0807751499
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 29 November 2010
Audience:
Adult education
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Charity Hudley and Mallinson argue convincingly that the success of students in increasingly diverse U.S. schools depends on teachers' being linguistically informed...This book's descriptions, explanations, and teaching suggestions are invaluable to teachers. --Journal of Educational Research ...an impressive illustration of productive synergy between theory and practice. The authors have explored complex intersections of language, culture and schooling in a way that addresses with clarity those language-based concerns that have often served as barriers to affirming students' self-worth and ability to learn. --Language and Education
...an impressive illustration of productive synergy between theory and practice. The authors have explored complex intersections of language, culture and schooling in a way that addresses with clarity those language-based concerns that have often served as barriers to affirming students' self-worth and ability to learn. --Language and Education Charity Hudley and Mallinson argue convincingly that the success of students in increasingly diverse U.S. schools depends on teachers' being linguistically informed...This book's descriptions, explanations, and teaching suggestions are invaluable to teachers. --Journal of Educational Research
Author Information
Anne H. Charity Hudley is assistant professor of English, linguistics, and Africana studies at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Christine Mallinson is assistant professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture Program and affiliate assistant professor in the Gender and Women's Studies Program at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). Visit the authors' professional development website at http: //charityhudleymallinson.com/professionaldevelopment.
