H.G. Widdowson has played an important and pioneering role in the development of communication language theory. This book develops a rational approach to the teaching of language as communication based on a careful consideration of the nature of language and of the language user's activities. It provides a lucid guide through a subject which is often confused and misrepresented, while providing a stimulus to all language teachers to investigate the ideas that inform their own practices.
Out of his years of experience in working with children, Zingher identifies some of the powerful and evocative themes of childhood, and explores why these touch children so deeply. He encourages professionals who work with children in school, camp, club and library settings to consider using these themes to develop thoughtful and creative programs and units of study.
The International Handbook on Self-study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices is of interest to teacher educators, teacher researchers and practitioner researchers.
The future of special schools is dependent upon whether they can act as launch pads for closer collaboration with mainstream schools. Providing hands-on practical support, this book can be used to: organize and develop the consultancy role of special school team members; plan inclusion training programs for mainstream schools; ensure that inclusive practice is on track with strategies for monitoring and evaluation; save time and market services to mainstream schools with photocopiable templates; and manage dual placements.
Aimed at practitioners, co-ordinators and managers in schools using intensive interaction with pupils who have severe and complex learning difficulties, the text addresses a range of challenges across special, inclusive and ever-changing contexts.
