ERIC Number: EJ1064903
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 11
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Working with Bilingual Learners: An Introduction
Willenberg, Ingrid
English in Australia, v50 n1 p86-96 2015
This article seeks to provide a theoretical overview of bilingualism and discuss the key concepts and theories that inform classroom pedagogy with bilingual learners. Although some specific classroom strategies are introduced, the primary purpose is not to offer strategies, but rather to offer guiding principles based on theory and research to inform selection of strategies for working with bilingual learners. The first section explores the nature of bilingualism and its development and common myths and beliefs. The second section identifies key issues and concepts in bilingual education and explores an additive approach to bilingual learners, outlining broad pedagogical principles to inform classroom practices across years K-12.
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Bilingual Education, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, Linguistic Theory, Interpersonal Communication, Academic Discourse, Culturally Relevant Education, Native Language, Language Usage, Transfer of Training, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Student Characteristics, Second Language Instruction, Language of Instruction, Context Effect, Educational Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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