[Edling] Teacher training needs a rethink to integrate language and subject learning

[Francis M. Hult via Edling]

The Conversation

Teacher training needs a rethink to integrate language and subject learning

In many countries where many languages are spoken, English is often the
language of teaching and learning in schools. Learners get their knowledge
of school subjects through the use of English – be it reading and writing
or speaking and listening.

Learners who are comfortable using specific English language structures,
phrases and terms as they are used in each school subject have greater
academic success. Some school systems therefore aim to teach language and
subject content at the same time. Organising the curriculum this way is
known as Language Across the Curriculum. In South Africa – a country with
11 official languages – it’s referred to as English Across the Curriculum.

Full story:
https://theconversation.com/teacher-training-needs-a-rethink-to-integrate-language-and-subject-learning-163845
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