Second Language and Heritage Learners in Mixed Classrooms

Second Language and Heritage Learners in Mixed Classrooms

by Patricia Bayona and Elena García-Martín
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 29/11/2022

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This book addresses the complexity of mixed language classroom learning environments in which heritage learners (HL) and second language (L2) learners are concurrently exposed to language learning in the same physical space. Heritage speakers, defined widely as those exposed to the target language at home from an early age, tend to display higher oral proficiency and increased intercultural proficiency but lesser metalinguistic and grammatical awareness than L2 learners. The theoretical and pedagogical challenges of engaging both types of learners simultaneously without polarizing the classroom community dictates the need for well-defined, differentiated learning strategies; in response this book offers best practices and reproducible pedagogical initiatives and methodologies for different levels of instruction. The chapters address themes including translanguaging, linguistic identity, metalinguistic awareness and intercultural competence, with contributions from Europe, Africa and the United States.

ISBN:
9781800415034
9781800415034
Category:
linguistics
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
29-11-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
Channel View Publications

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