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Helping Foster Children In School: A Guide for Foster Parents, Social Workers and Teachers
by John DegarmoHelping Foster Children In School explores the challenges that foster children face in schools and offers positive and practical guidance tailored to help the parents, teachers and social workers supporting them. Children in care often perform poorly at school both in terms of their behavior and their academic performance, with many failing to complete their education. They will have often experienced trauma or neglect which can result in a number of developmental delays. By looking at why children in foster care do not perform as well as their counterparts, John DeGarmo, who has fostered more than 40 children, provides easy-to-use strategies to target the problems commonly faced. He emphasizes the importance of an open dialogue between teacher, parent and social worker, to ensure that everyone is working jointly to achieve the best outcome for the child. An invaluable resource for foster parents, social workers and educators alike, this book encourages a unified response to ensure foster children are given the best chance to succeed at school.
Helping Foster Children In School: A Guide for Foster Parents, Social Workers and Teachers (PDF)
by John DegarmoHelping Foster Children In School explores the challenges that foster children face in schools and offers positive and practical guidance tailored to help the parents, teachers and social workers supporting them. Children in care often perform poorly at school both in terms of their behavior and their academic performance, with many failing to complete their education. They will have often experienced trauma or neglect which can result in a number of developmental delays. By looking at why children in foster care do not perform as well as their counterparts, John DeGarmo, who has fostered more than 40 children, provides easy-to-use strategies to target the problems commonly faced. He emphasizes the importance of an open dialogue between teacher, parent and social worker, to ensure that everyone is working jointly to achieve the best outcome for the child. An invaluable resource for foster parents, social workers and educators alike, this book encourages a unified response to ensure foster children are given the best chance to succeed at school.
Artificial Intelligence in HCI: 3rd International Conference, AI-HCI 2022, Held as Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 – July 1, 2022, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13336)
by Helmut Degen Stavroula NtoaThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2022, which was held as part of HCI International 2022 and took place virtually during June 26 – July 1, 2022. A total of 1271 papers and 275 posters included in the 39 HCII 2022 proceedings volumes. AI-HCI 2022 includes a total of 39 papers; they are grouped thematically as follows: Human-Centered AI; Explainable and Trustworthy AI; UX Design and Evaluation of AI-Enabled Systems; AI Applications in HCI.
Education and the Value of Knowledge (Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education #7)
by M. A. DegenhardtIn this title, first published in 1982, the author deals with some of the all-important questions of curriculum justification such as ‘why do we value knowledge?’; ‘why is it that we value some kinds of knowledge more than others?’; ‘can we simply receive knowledge to be good, or is our belief that it is so grounded in man’s nature, or that of k
Education and the Value of Knowledge (Routledge Library Editions: Philosophy of Education #7)
by M. A. DegenhardtIn this title, first published in 1982, the author deals with some of the all-important questions of curriculum justification such as ‘why do we value knowledge?’; ‘why is it that we value some kinds of knowledge more than others?’; ‘can we simply receive knowledge to be good, or is our belief that it is so grounded in man’s nature, or that of k
Designing Critical and Creative Learning with Indigenous Youth: A Personal Journey (Bold Visions in Educational Research)
by Donna DeGennaroDesigning Critical and Creative Learning with Indigenous Youth: A Personal Journey traces the events leading to the creation of Unlocking Silent Histories (USH) and outlines the program’s foundational and methodological principles. The book opens with an explanation of the author’s struggles with the theory-practice tension, a conflict that has inhibited the widespread adoption and actualization of socially just learning engagements. She then offers her rationale for taking a leave from academia to concentrate fully on developing a critical pedagogy-informed learning design facilitated by combining community-connected inquiry with video ethnography. The substance of the text focuses on the identified foundational and methodological principles, explained through first-hand accounts of USH’s year-one participants. These youth-centered chapters assist in presenting an argument for employing culturally responsive and socially just educational engagements. At the same time, the chapters illustrate how drawing on youth voice can more broadly contribute to bridging theory and practice in communities that are often disconnected from the larger educational discourse. The author does not intend to provide a scripted implementation process within USH or of educational in general. Rather she uses first-hand youth accounts in this cultural context to give the reader a lived experience of how a youth-directed, emergent learning path materializes when employing a model that draws on local knowledge and invite youth voice.
Zivilgesellschaftliches Wirtschaften: Ein konzeptioneller Vorschlag (essentials)
by Philipp Degens Lukas LapschießGegenstand dieses essentials ist die Erarbeitung und theoretische Auskleidung einer eigenständigen Konzeption zivilgesellschaftlichen Wirtschaftens. Dazu bietet es eine Einführung in die Begriffe des Wirtschaftens und des Gemeinwohls und diskutiert verschiedene Perspektiven auf Zivilgesellschaft als eigenständige Sphäre bzw. Dritter Sektor, als spezifische, zivile Handlungsweise und als utopisches Projekt. Es werden Kernmerkmale, Prinzipien und normative Gehalte der Zivilgesellschaft identifiziert und auf wirtschaftliches Handeln und wirtschaftliche Organisationen übertragen. Hier zeigt sich, dass zivilgesellschaftliches Wirtschaften im weiten Sinne als notwendigerweise gemeinwohlorientiert verstanden werden kann und im engen Sinne ausschließlich demokratisch verfasstes Wirtschaften für das Gemeinwohl bezeichnet. Der Band hat damit einführenden Charakter und legt darüber hinaus auch eine eigene Positionierung vor.
The Relationship Worlds of Infants and Toddlers: Multiple Perspectives From Early Years Theory And Practice (UK Higher Education OUP Humanities & Social Sciences Education OUP)
by Sheila Degotardi Emma PearsonThe Relationship Worlds of Infants and Toddlers explores the concept of relationships as a core element of early childhood education and care. Taking as its starting point that children from birth to three learn and develop in a network of relationships, it examines what these relationships look and feel like, how they can be fostered and why they are important for children, educators and families who are involved in early years settings. In particular, it examines:Which kinds of relationships are important in early education and care settings?How can we understand the characteristics and meaning of these relationships for individuals and groups?How can we use our understandings to build relationships in early childhood programmes that benefit children, families and educators?The authors approach the topic of relationships in infant-toddler early childhood and care settings from a range of different perspectives. Drawing on real-world examples from their own research, they show how - by understanding the diverse features and functions of the many relationships at play in infant-toddler early childhood programmes - it is possible to create opportunities to strengthen these relationships and enhance the learning opportunities that these relationships provide.Compelling reading for both early years students and professionals this book provides a valuable resource with which to approach the diversity and dynamics of infant and toddler relationships.
Planning and Passing Your PhD Defence: A Global Toolbox for Success (Insider Guides to Success in Academia)
by Olga Degtyareva Eva O.L. LantsoghtThe 'Insider Guides to Success in Academia' offers support and practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers. Covering the topics that really matter, but which often get overlooked, this indispensable series provides practical and realistic guidance to address many of the needs and challenges of trying to operate, and remain, in academia. These neat pocket guides fill specific and significant gaps in current literature. Each book offers insider perspectives on the often implicit rules of the game -- the things you need to know but usually aren't told by institutional postgraduate support, researcher development units, or supervisors -- and will address a practical topic that is key to career progression. They are essential reading for doctoral students, early-career researchers, supervisors, mentors, or anyone looking to launch or maintain their career in academia. This book is a toolbox for PhD students to plan and prepare for the PhD defence regardless of their scientific discipline or location. The authors discuss various defence formats that are used internationally and identify the main differences and similarities. With international examples, practical strategies, and tips from former PhD students and supervisors, this book unpacks the principles and unwritten rules underpinning the defence. Addressing planning and preparing for the doctoral defence, and what to do afterwards, this book covers topics such as: understanding your defence format preparing for committee questions preparing mentally and dealing with anxiety dealing with corrections, finalizing your graduation requirements and marking the end of your PhD trajectory. This book is crucial reading for students across the world looking to defend their PhD thesis, and also for their supervisors and examiners.
Planning and Passing Your PhD Defence: A Global Toolbox for Success (Insider Guides to Success in Academia)
by Olga Degtyareva Eva O.L. LantsoghtThe 'Insider Guides to Success in Academia' offers support and practical advice to doctoral students and early-career researchers. Covering the topics that really matter, but which often get overlooked, this indispensable series provides practical and realistic guidance to address many of the needs and challenges of trying to operate, and remain, in academia. These neat pocket guides fill specific and significant gaps in current literature. Each book offers insider perspectives on the often implicit rules of the game -- the things you need to know but usually aren't told by institutional postgraduate support, researcher development units, or supervisors -- and will address a practical topic that is key to career progression. They are essential reading for doctoral students, early-career researchers, supervisors, mentors, or anyone looking to launch or maintain their career in academia. This book is a toolbox for PhD students to plan and prepare for the PhD defence regardless of their scientific discipline or location. The authors discuss various defence formats that are used internationally and identify the main differences and similarities. With international examples, practical strategies, and tips from former PhD students and supervisors, this book unpacks the principles and unwritten rules underpinning the defence. Addressing planning and preparing for the doctoral defence, and what to do afterwards, this book covers topics such as: understanding your defence format preparing for committee questions preparing mentally and dealing with anxiety dealing with corrections, finalizing your graduation requirements and marking the end of your PhD trajectory. This book is crucial reading for students across the world looking to defend their PhD thesis, and also for their supervisors and examiners.
How We Learn: The New Science of Education and the Brain
by Stanislas DehaeneHumanity's greatest feat is our incredible ability to learn. Even in their first year, infants acquire language, visual and social knowledge at a rate that surpasses the best supercomputers. But how, exactly, do our brains learn?In How We Learn, leading neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene delves into the psychological, neuronal, synaptic and molecular mechanisms of learning. Drawing on case studies of children who learned despite huge difficulty and trauma, he explains why youth is such a sensitive period, during which brain plasticity is maximal, but also assures us that our abilities continue into adulthood. We can all enhance our learning and memory at any age and 'learn to learn' by taking maximal advantage of the four pillars of the brain's learning algorithm: attention, active engagement, error feedback and consolidation.The human brain is an extraordinary machine. Its ability to process information and adapt to circumstances by reprogramming itself is unparalleled, and it remains the best source of inspiration for recent developments in artificial intelligence. How We Learn finds the boundary of computer science, neurobiology, cognitive psychology and education to explain how learning really works and how to make the best use of the brain's learning algorithms - and even improve them - in our schools and universities as well as in everyday life.
Connecting Theory and Practice in Middle School Literacy: Critical Conversations
by Jason DeHart Carla K. Meyer Katie WalkerBringing together the voices of researchers and teachers, this volume addresses how teachers connect theory to practice in the middle school English Language Arts education setting and explores how to teach and engage with young adults in a way that treats them as ethical and thoughtful citizens. The book bridges the gap between educational theory and real-world implementation and covers a range of timely topics in middle level education through a focus on text choice, identity, and practice. Contributors acknowledge and balance the challenges associated with the reality of teaching, including time constraints, sudden shifts, and fast-paced work, with real-world guidance on key topics, such as supporting multilingual students, queering middle grade pedagogies, teaching diverse texts, examining racial bias in the classroom, and critical digital literacy. Ideal for courses on middle level education and literacy education, this book encourages and equips pre-service teachers to engage in meaningful conversations with their students that foster reflection and transformative learning.
Connecting Theory and Practice in Middle School Literacy: Critical Conversations
by Jason DeHart Carla K. Meyer Katie WalkerBringing together the voices of researchers and teachers, this volume addresses how teachers connect theory to practice in the middle school English Language Arts education setting and explores how to teach and engage with young adults in a way that treats them as ethical and thoughtful citizens. The book bridges the gap between educational theory and real-world implementation and covers a range of timely topics in middle level education through a focus on text choice, identity, and practice. Contributors acknowledge and balance the challenges associated with the reality of teaching, including time constraints, sudden shifts, and fast-paced work, with real-world guidance on key topics, such as supporting multilingual students, queering middle grade pedagogies, teaching diverse texts, examining racial bias in the classroom, and critical digital literacy. Ideal for courses on middle level education and literacy education, this book encourages and equips pre-service teachers to engage in meaningful conversations with their students that foster reflection and transformative learning.
Understanding School Refusal: A Handbook for Professionals in Education, Health and Social Care
by Louise De-Hayes Karen J. Grandison M. S. Thambirajah` Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively. Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields.' Education Today School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the problem of school refusal in children and young people, and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem. Combining educational and clinical perspectives, and with extensive use of case studies, the authors present recent research into the mental health problems associated with school refusal, such as anxiety and panic attacks, as well as the role that parental support plays in their children's school life. They also discuss the role of home tuition services and pupil referral units in extreme cases of school refusal, and provides concrete strategies for planning and organising services to manage the problem effectively. Understanding School Refusal is a valuable guide for professionals across the disciplines of education, health and social care, and will also be useful for training courses within these fields.
Medienpädagogische Professionalisierung in der beruflichen Weiterbildung: Eine Studie aus Perspektive der biografischen Medienforschung (Medienbildung und Gesellschaft #52)
by Lukas DehmelDas Buch setzt sich in einer qualitativ konzeptualisierten empirischen Analyse mit der medienpädagogischen Professionalisierung einer medienaffinen Zielgruppe von Lehrenden innerhalb der beruflichen Weiterbildung auseinander. Zusammenfassend geht es hierbei um die den gesamten Lebensverlauf begleitenden Prozesse und Prozeduren zur individuellen Beschäftigung mit Medien, um im Zusammenhang mit dem eigenen Lehrprozedere kompetent mit ihnen zu agieren. Die Arbeit schließt hier an Überlegungen aus der Erwachsenen- und Weiterbildungswissenschaft an und entwickelt sie mit Bezug auf medienpädagogische Forschungsansätze und Konzepte weiter. Zentral wichtig ist hierbei die Annahme, dass zugehörige medienverwiesene Vorgänge in den Biografien der Lehrenden nicht nur auf einer Ebene des Lehrens und Lernens ablaufen. Die Studie definiert zudem eine inhaltliche und eine organisatorische Ebene medienpädagogischer Professionalisierung und macht sie ebenso zum Gegenstand der qualitativ ausgerichteten Analyse. Dafür knüpft die Untersuchung an die biografietheoretischen Ideengrundlagen zur Beschreibung individueller Professionalisierung in der Erwachsenen- und Weiterbildung an und verbindet sie mit dem in der Medienpädagogik entwickelten Analyseparadigma der biografischen Medienforschung.
Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction
by Milton J. Dehn“This book will be a valuable resource for psychologists and educators who work with children or adolescents who are having difficulties with memory and learning. Translating theory and research into practice is a talent that Dr. Dehn possesses and we will benefit from his professional skills.” — From the Foreword by Daniel C. Miller, PhD, ABPP, ABSNP, NCSP An indispensable guide that examines the effect of long-term memory functions on children's learning Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction is the first book of its kind for psychologists, school psychologists, and special education teachers who need an overview of long-term memory as it relates to learning and education. It presents the best practices for assessing long-term memory functions, as well as selecting and using evidence-based instructional practices with memory-impaired students. This useful and timely guide bridges theory and practice to provide professional guidance with coverage of: Risk factors that can lead to long-term memory impairments How long-term memory relates to other types of memory The subcomponents and processes of long-term memory and how they relate to academic achievement What is known about the neuroanatomy of how memories are formed The developmental trajectory of memory and learning Common types of memory dysfunction Memory assessment strategies, interventions for memory problems, and instructional practices that support memory Author Milton Dehn draws on his extensive experience as a trainer and workshop presenter, school psychologist, and educator to present both the theory and research on long-term memory in children and adolescents in this book. Specific step-by-step guidance and hands-on case studies enable professionals to identify how memory can be assessed as well as the interventions that can be linked to the results of the assessment.
Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction
by Milton J. Dehn“This book will be a valuable resource for psychologists and educators who work with children or adolescents who are having difficulties with memory and learning. Translating theory and research into practice is a talent that Dr. Dehn possesses and we will benefit from his professional skills.” — From the Foreword by Daniel C. Miller, PhD, ABPP, ABSNP, NCSP An indispensable guide that examines the effect of long-term memory functions on children's learning Long-Term Memory Problems in Children and Adolescents: Assessment, Intervention, and Effective Instruction is the first book of its kind for psychologists, school psychologists, and special education teachers who need an overview of long-term memory as it relates to learning and education. It presents the best practices for assessing long-term memory functions, as well as selecting and using evidence-based instructional practices with memory-impaired students. This useful and timely guide bridges theory and practice to provide professional guidance with coverage of: Risk factors that can lead to long-term memory impairments How long-term memory relates to other types of memory The subcomponents and processes of long-term memory and how they relate to academic achievement What is known about the neuroanatomy of how memories are formed The developmental trajectory of memory and learning Common types of memory dysfunction Memory assessment strategies, interventions for memory problems, and instructional practices that support memory Author Milton Dehn draws on his extensive experience as a trainer and workshop presenter, school psychologist, and educator to present both the theory and research on long-term memory in children and adolescents in this book. Specific step-by-step guidance and hands-on case studies enable professionals to identify how memory can be assessed as well as the interventions that can be linked to the results of the assessment.
Soziale Kompetenz bei Kindern und Jugendlichen: Eine Einführung für Eltern, PädagogInnen und TherapeutInnen (essentials)
by Roswitha Dehu Stefanie Brettner Doris FreibergerDie Autorinnen geben einen übersichtlichen und kompakten Einblick in die Fragen, was genau man unter „sozial kompetentem Verhalten“ versteht, wie sich soziale Kompetenz entwickelt und wodurch sie beeinflussbar ist. Zu den Entwicklungsaufgaben in der Kindheit und Jugend zählt neben der körperlichen und geistigen auch die Entwicklung einer sozialen Kompetenz. Beobachtet man viele Kinder und Jugendliche bzw. befragt man deren Eltern und Erzieher, trifft man oft auf überzogenes Verhalten auf der einen Seite bzw. maßlose Überforderung auf der anderen. In diesem Zusammenhang stellt sich somit die Frage: Warum fällt es vielen Kindern und Jugendlichen schwer, sozial kompetent aufzutreten und zu agieren?
Reframing Blackness and Black Solidarities through Anti-colonial and Decolonial Prisms (Critical Studies of Education #4)
by George J. DeiThis book grounds particular struggles at the curious interface of skin, body, psyche, hegemonies and politics. Specifically, it adds to current [re]theorizations of Blackness, anti-Blackness and Black solidarities, through anti-colonial and decolonial prisms. The discussion challenges the reductionism of contemporary polity of Blackness in regards to capitalism/globalization, particularly when relegated to the colonial power and privileged experiences of settler. The book does so by arguing that this practice perpetuates procedures of violence and social injustice upon Black and African peoples. The book brings critical readings to Black racial identity, representation and politics informed by pertinent questions: What are the tools/frameworks Black peoples in Euro-American/Canadian contexts can deploy to forge community and solidarity, and to resist anti-Black racism and other social oppressions? What critical analytical tools can be developed to account for Black lived experiences, agency and resistance? What are the limits of the tools or frameworks for anti-racist, anti-colonial work? How do such critical tools or frameworks of Blackness and anti-Blackness assist in anti-racist and anti-colonial practice? The book provides new coordinates for collective and global mobilization by troubling the politics of “decolonizing solidarity” as pointing to new ways for forging critical friends and political workers. The book concludes by offering some important lessons for teaching and learning about Blackness and anti-Blackness confronting some contemporary issues of schooling and education in Euro-American contexts, and suggesting ways to foster dialogic and generative forums for such critical discussions.
Elders’ Cultural Knowledges and the Question of Black/ African Indigeneity in Education (Critical Studies of Education #16)
by George J. Dei Wambui Karanja Grace ErgerThis book makes a strong case for the inclusion of Indigenous Elders’ cultural knowledge in the delivery of inclusive education for learners who are members of minority communities. It is relevant to curriculum developers, teachers, policy makers and institutions that engage in the education of Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other minority students. This book provides opportunities for exploring the decolonization of educational approaches. It promotes the synthesis of multiple types of knowledge and ways of knowing by making a case for the incorporation of Indigenous knowledges and Indigenous Elders as teachers in learning spaces. The book is of interest to educators, students, and researchers of Indigenous knowledge and decolonizing education. Additionally, it is important for educational policy makers, especially those engaged in looking for strategic solutions to bridging educational disparities and gaps for Indigenous, Black, Latinx and other minority learners.
Politikunterricht verstehen und gestalten (Politische Bildung)
by Carl Deichmann Michael MayDie Beiträge des Sammelbandes beschäftigen sich mit dem Verstehen der politischen Realität. Dabei werden unterrichtspraktische Wege aufgezeigt, die Verstehensprozesse bei Lernenden ermöglichen sollen. Die Aufgabe von Lehrenden ist es jedoch nicht nur, das Verstehen anzubahnen, sondern auch die tatsächlich ablaufenden Verstehensvorgänge zu rekonstruieren. Deshalb stellen die Autoren auch Aspekte der Rekonstruktion politischen Verstehens vor.
Demokratie im Stresstest: Reaktionen von Politikdidaktik und politischer Bildung (Politische Bildung)
by Carl Deichmann Marc PartetzkeDas Ziel des Sammelbandes besteht erstens darin, die Herausforderungen für die demokratisch-politische Ordnung durch die Corona-Krise sowie die damit verbundenen Einschränkungen der demokratischen Grundrechte der Bürger*innen unter politikdidaktischen Gesichtspunkten zu analysieren. Zweitens geht es darum, Forschungsansätze, -projekte und -ergebnisse sowie Methoden der Lehr-Lernforschung vorzustellen, die sich auf die veränderten Bedingungen in der (außer-)schulischen Politischen Bildung sowie auf mögliche Unterrichtsprojekte beziehen.
Schulische und außerschulische politische Bildung: Qualitative Studien und Unterrichtsbeispiele hermeneutischer Politikdidaktik (Politische Bildung)
by Carl Deichmann Marc PartetzkeDer Sammelband widmet sich in zehn Beiträgen dem Zusammenhang zwischen der Zielbestimmung der schulischen und außerschulischen politischen Bildung sowie der Praxis in diesen Lernbereichen. Diese Zusammenhänge werden an signifikanten Beispielen herausgestellt und durch qualitative Forschung belegt. So erhalten Praktiker der schulischen und außerschulischen politischen Bildung durch dieses Buch nicht nur Anregungen für ihre Tätigkeit durch Unterrichts- und Seminarbeispiele, sondern werden durch konkrete Beispiele auch dazu angeregt, ihre Aktivitäten in Unterricht und Seminaren zu planen und zu evaluieren.Der Inhalt• Politikdidaktische Forschung: Zusammenhang von hermeneutischer Politikdidaktik und Politikunterricht; Urteilskompetenz; demokratisch-politische Bildung als Gegenstand universitärer Lehramtsausbildung• Konzepte des Politikunterrichts/der Unterrichtsforschung: Personenbezogene Geschichtspolitik im Politikunterricht; „Denkhüte“ im Politikunterricht; Demokratiepräkonzepte bei Schüler*innen• Außerschulische politische Bildung: Historische Lernorte politisch verstehen; Politische Lernorte; Politische Bildung in der offenen Kinder- und JugendarbeitDie HerausgeberDr. Carl Deichmann ist Univ. - Professor em. für Didaktik der Politik und zurzeit Lehrbeauftragter an der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.Dr. Marc Partetzke ist Universitätslektor für Politikwissenschaft und ihre Didaktik am Institut für Politikwissenschaft der Universität Bremen.
The Linguistic Challenge of the Transition to Secondary School: A Corpus Study of Academic Language (Routledge Applied Corpus Linguistics)
by Alice Deignan Duygu Candarli Florence OxleyThis book provides a unique analysis and description of the linguistic challenges faced by school students as they move from primary to secondary school, a major transition, which some students struggle with emotionally and academically. The study: • draws on a bespoke corpus of 2.5 million words of written materials and transcribed classroom recordings, provided by the project's partner schools; • combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to the corpus data to explore linguistic variation across school levels, registers and subjects; • describes the procedures of corpus compilation and analysis of written and spoken academic language, showing how modern corpus tools can be applied to this far-reaching social and educational issue; • uncovers differences and similarities between the academic language that school children are exposed to at primary and secondary school, contrasting this against the backdrop of the non-academic language that they encounter outside school. This book is important reading for advanced students and researchers in corpus linguistics, applied linguistics and teacher education. It carries implications for policymakers and schools looking to support students at this critical point in their schooling.
The Linguistic Challenge of the Transition to Secondary School: A Corpus Study of Academic Language (Routledge Applied Corpus Linguistics)
by Alice Deignan Duygu Candarli Florence OxleyThis book provides a unique analysis and description of the linguistic challenges faced by school students as they move from primary to secondary school, a major transition, which some students struggle with emotionally and academically. The study: • draws on a bespoke corpus of 2.5 million words of written materials and transcribed classroom recordings, provided by the project's partner schools; • combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to the corpus data to explore linguistic variation across school levels, registers and subjects; • describes the procedures of corpus compilation and analysis of written and spoken academic language, showing how modern corpus tools can be applied to this far-reaching social and educational issue; • uncovers differences and similarities between the academic language that school children are exposed to at primary and secondary school, contrasting this against the backdrop of the non-academic language that they encounter outside school. This book is important reading for advanced students and researchers in corpus linguistics, applied linguistics and teacher education. It carries implications for policymakers and schools looking to support students at this critical point in their schooling.