Philip Hood - Böcker

CLIL has emerged since the millennium as a major trend in education. The book draws on the authors' experiences of CLIL in primary, secondary and English language schools across Europe. It summarizes the theory which underpins the teaching of a content subject through another language and discusses its practical application, outlining the key directions for the development of research and practice. The book acknowledges the uncertainty many teachers feel about CLIL, because of the requirement for both language and subject knowledge, while providing theoretical and practical routes towards successful practice for all. It is essential reading for both language and content-subject teachers.

Teaching Languages Creatively brings together the experience of international primary language experts to explore creative teaching and learning in primary languages. Drawing on the latest research and theory and illustrated with ideas and case studies from real schools, it covers key topics, including: engaging students in the target language; celebrating bilingualism in the classroom; incorporating technology into modern teaching; integrating language learning across the curriculum; successful transitions; learning languages through singing, storytelling and dance.Ideal for primary trainee teachers, newly qualified teachers, and established teachers looking for creative new ideas to enrich the learning experience of their students, Teaching Languages Creatively is an essential guide for inspiring the love of languages that is so vital for young learners.

Teaching Languages Creatively brings together the experience of international primary language experts to explore creative teaching and learning in primary languages. Drawing on the latest research and theory and illustrated with ideas and case studies from real schools, it covers key topics, including: engaging students in the target language; celebrating bilingualism in the classroom; incorporating technology into modern teaching; integrating language learning across the curriculum; successful transitions; learning languages through singing, storytelling and dance.Ideal for primary trainee teachers, newly qualified teachers, and established teachers looking for creative new ideas to enrich the learning experience of their students, Teaching Languages Creatively is an essential guide for inspiring the love of languages that is so vital for young learners.

Languages are now a more important part of primary education than ever before, and all successful primary teachers need to understand the principles that support good language teaching and learning. This second edition provides a coherent overview of teaching and learning languages, combining practical strategies for use in the classroom with engaging coverage of how to teach, informed by academic research and theory.

 Key features of this new edition: 

Fully updated coverage of policy and curriculum developments, including the 2014 National Curriculum and the Teachers’ Standards A new chapter on curriculum, planning and assessment for KS2 Expanded coverage of the transition from primary to secondary school and the implications for teaching More examples of creative teaching and learning throughout.

This is essential reading for all students studying primary languages on initial teacher education courses, including undergraduate (BEd, BA with QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, School Direct, SCITT), and also NQTs.