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Languages of Learning

by Mary Kalantzis

Book Details

Publisher:Common Ground
Published:2001
Pages:149
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Study examining challenges educators face due to globalisation and new information technologies. Due to increasing multilingual environment new ways are needed to deploy information technology so that it can harness all communication modes effectively. Contains essays from educators and academics discussing the nature of education, technology and diversity. Contributors are lecturers in various Australian universities. Published in both paperback and downloadable PDF format. Editor is the Dean o

Our Review

This timely collection tackles the complex challenges facing modern educators in an increasingly globalized and multilingual world, where traditional teaching methods struggle to keep pace with rapid technological change. The essays explore how digital tools can be redesigned to effectively harness diverse communication modes, moving beyond text-heavy approaches to create more inclusive learning environments. Contributors from Australian universities provide critical perspectives on the intersection of education, technology, and linguistic diversity, offering concrete strategies for adapting to today's interconnected classrooms.

What sets this work apart is its practical focus on deploying information technology as a bridge rather than a barrier in multilingual education. The essays provide educators with actionable frameworks for leveraging digital tools to support varied communication styles and language backgrounds, making it particularly valuable for teachers navigating culturally diverse classrooms. The accessible PDF format ensures these crucial insights reach the educators who need them most, offering a vital roadmap for creating learning spaces where every student's linguistic resources become assets rather than obstacles.

Themes

Language Arts & Disciplines

Subjects

Language Arts & Disciplines