Journal article
A sociocultural analysis of language learning: New forms of literacy practices in a language and culture awareness programme
Language and Education, Vol.17(6), pp.391-407
2003
Abstract
This paper reports on a sociocultural study conducted in a Catholic primary school in the Australian outback and provides insights into how policy related to Languages Other Than English (LOTE) programmes is implemented in a specific location and interwoven within the literacy practices of children, parents and teachers. A case study that tracked a Year Four student's learning and development during a Language and Culture Awareness Programme is discussed within a discourse of cultural and linguistic practices. Significant aspects of the student's learning related to a phenomenon called multi-tiered scaffolding temporarily disrupted the established literacy practices in the school community. Implications of the research for second-language teaching and learning in Australian primary schools are elaborated.
Details
- Title
- A sociocultural analysis of language learning: New forms of literacy practices in a language and culture awareness programme
- Authors/Creators
- W. Cumming-Potvin (Author/Creator)P. Renshaw (Author/Creator)C. van Kraayenoord (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Language and Education, Vol.17(6), pp.391-407
- Publisher
- Multilingual Matters Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991005539973607891
- Copyright
- © 2003 W. Cumming-Potvin et al.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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