Overview

Arguing that all teachers are necessarily language teachers in increasingly diverse settings, this book explores how language shapes learning across subjects to support inclusive teaching. It helps teachers develop the skills needed to teach inclusively and redefines multilingualism beyond “foreign” language proficiency to include social language, professional language and subject literacies in response to globalisation and cultural and linguistic diversity in educational settings. Featuring the voices of novice and expert teachers and teacher educators across a range of disciplines and contexts, the volume demonstrates the importance of social skills such as empathy, cultural awareness and open-mindedness within these diverse educational settings. Chapters combine international perspectives with practical strategies and real-world case studies, as well as reflection points and opportunities for action planning; specifically designed “language challenges” aimed at inspiring teachers to develop language curious classrooms are interwoven through the book. Ultimately, the volume is designed to help recognise and unlock the full linguistic repertoire of teachers, students and mentors to develop high-quality and inclusive pedagogies that target linguistic and emotional barriers to closing existing attainment gaps. The book will be valuable reading for pre-service and in-service teachers and teacher educators, as well as language and linguistics students and teachers specifically. Undergraduate students working in inclusive and multicultural education will also benefit from the volume.

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Author:   Wendy Cobb (Canterbury Christ Church University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
ISBN:  

9781041022077

ISBN 10:   1041022077
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   30 March 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Wendy Cobb Part One 1.1 I am not multilingual. Or am I? Wendy Cobb 1.2 Language and Inclusion Lorna Hughes and Hina Amjad 1.3 Content and Language Integrated Learning Wendy Cobb and Anthony Clarke Part Two 2.1 We all speak Maths Fiona Yardley 2.2 The Power of Movement: The Language of the World Kristy Howells and Ellie Huggett 2.3 Meaning and Misconceptions: Science and Language Maria Elsam and Wendy Cobb 2.4 Learning languages of sound: Case study of improvisation in the performing arts Emily Sayers 2.5 We are family! Supporting English as Additional Language Learners in English and History Wendy Cobb and Clare Stow 2.6 Multilingual Teachers as Digital Literates: Rethinking Computing Education Through a Socio-Cultural Lens Poonam Heryani 2.7 Poetry: A licence to teach second language learners Lorna Hughes and Wendy Cobb Part Three 3.1 The Language of Relationships for Learning Bea Stevenson, Wendy Cobb, Nalan Kuru 3.2 Exploring the Language of Mentoring and Coaching and Critical Friendship Kerry Jordan-Daus and Oluwatoyosi Oluyinka-Owuru 3.3 Parental engagement: Creating a Place of Belonging Tom Troppe, Wendy Cobb and Jennifer Ross 3.4 Talking and Walking Leadership Louisa Horner and Kerry Jordan-Daus

Reviews

'A thought-provoking and empowering read, this book challenges narrow notions of monolingualism and reframes how we view language in education. It offers practical guidance for creating language-rich classrooms where students’ full linguistic repertoires are recognised and celebrated. A timely resource for teachers committed to ensuring every voice is valued.' - Amy Gaunt, co-author of Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk: the Oracy Imperative and Director of Learning at Voice 21 'How refreshing to read a book which puts relationships, with ourselves and with others, at the heart of education. The case studies offered mean that the principles of using the language of relationships become very achievable for the reader whatever their context. A must read for all involved in education.' - Peter Leonard, Chief Executive Officer, The Centre for Emotional Health

Author Information

Wendy Cobb is a Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work, Education and Teacher Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.

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