English in Urban Classrooms

by Jill Bourne, Anton Franks, John Hardcastle

English in Urban Classrooms is a ground-breaking text that spans a range of issues central to school English today. It extends not only to the spoken and written language of classrooms, but also to other modes of representation and communication that are important in English teaching. This includes image, gesture, gaze, movement and spatial organisation. The team of experienced and expert authors collectively examine how English is shaped by policy, institutions and the social relations of the classroom. By connecting issues of policy and social context, the book provides a detailed account of factors such This book offers a fascinating and enlightening read, not only to those involved in English teaching, but also to educational researchers, policymakers, linguists and those interested in semiotics and multi-modality.

Genres: Nonfiction

196 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very interesting. The first of my pre-MA reading list. It gave me lots to think about and sparked several topics I’d like to discuss more within my own school.