Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English Literacy in China, Hardcover by...

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Item Height: 0.2 in Item Length: 9.3 in Publication Year: 2012 Publication Name: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English Literacy in China width: 6.1 in Item Weight: 16 Oz Author: Cynthia B. Leung Publisher: Springer Netherlands Subject: Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, English As a Second Language, Bilingual Education, General, Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts, Literacy Number of Pages: Xii, 168 Pages Series: Multilingual Education Ser. Book Title: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English Literacy in China Type: Textbook Item Width: 6.1 in Format: Hardcover Language: English Subject Area: Foreign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education ISBN: 9789400749931 height: 0.2 in

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Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English Literacy in China, Hardcover by.... This work is essential reading for those who want to expand their understanding of English literacy education in China. Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English Literacy in China, Hardcover by Ruan, Jiening (EDT); Leung, Cynthia B. (EDT), ISBN 9400749937, ISBN-13 9789400749931, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US This is one of two volumes by the same editors that explore historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives on literacy in China. This volume focuses on English literacy in China, while the other volume is on Chinese literacy. In modern day China, English has enjoyed an increasingly important status in education, but not without challenges. The essays in this volume provide a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary look at changes in English literacy practices and literacy instruction in China from the first English school in the 19th century to recent curriculum reform efforts to modernize English instruction from basic education through higher education. Together, the essays address a wide array of topics, including early childhood English education, uses of information technology to teach English, and teaching English to Chinese minority students. This work is essential reading for those who want to expand their understanding of English literacy education in China.