Early Language Learning in Context: A Critical Socioeducational Perspective

David Hayes

Published by Multilingual Matters 2022

Early Language Learning in Context

A Critical Socioeducational Perspective

David Hayes

Volume 7 in the series Early Language Learning in School Contexts

https://doi.org/10.21832/9781800415850

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About this book

This book critically analyzes early school foreign language teaching policy and practice across six geographical contexts. Criticizing the worldwide trend for a focus on English, it argues for a broader perspective that values multilingualism and knowledge of regional and indigenous languages alongside a more diverse range of foreign languages.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
1 Rationales for Early Language Learning in State Sector Education Systems Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Thailand: An Educational Paradox Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	22
3 South Korea: A Severe Case of ‘English Fever’ Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	44
4 Sri Lanka: Language Education and Peace- Building in Primary Schools Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	67
5 Equity and Multilingual Diversity in Primary School Language Teaching and Learning in Malaysia Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	91
6 Early Language Teaching and Learning in Ontario, Canada and Finland: Experiences of Bilingualism and Multilingualism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	113
7 Rethinking Early Language Learning in State Sector Education Systems Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	141
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	165
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	185

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 208
Keywords: Globalization; Language teaching theory & methods; Primary & middle schools

eBook

Published: August 11, 2022
ISBN: 9781800415850