Perspectives on Teaching and Learning English Literacy in China by Jiening Ruan

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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.

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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.

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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.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- 1. Social Ideologies and the English Curriculum in China: A Historical Overview .- 2. English Language Teaching in Higher Education in China: A Historical and Social Overview .- 3. English Curriculum and Assessment for Basic Education in China .- 4. Early Childhood English Education in China .- 5. Chinese Primary School English Curriculum Reform .- 6. 21st Century Senior High School English Curriculum Reform in China .- 7. English Curriculum in Higher Education in China for Non-English Majors .- 8. After School English Language Learning in China .- 9. English Teaching and Learning in Ethnic Minority Regions in China: Challenges and Opportunities .- 10. Use of Technology to Support the Learning and Teaching of English in China.

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Offers the most comprehensive treatment of the topic available Presents a complete overview of English literacy education in China, from a historical review to the most up-to-date information on current practices in all levels of education Examines English literacy teaching and learning in China from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.

Details ISBN9400797516 Publisher Springer ISBN-10 9400797516 ISBN-13 9789400797512 Format Paperback Series Multilingual Education Imprint Springer Place of Publication Dordrecht Country of Publication Netherlands Edited by Cynthia Leung Affiliation University of Oklahoma Short Title PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING & LEA Language English Media Book Pages 168 Edition 2012th DEWEY 428.24071051 Illustrations XII, 168 p. Series Number 3 Author Cynthia Leung Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-12-14 Alternative 9789400749931 Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2012 ed. We've got this

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