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Teaching English to Young Learners : Approaches and Perspectives from Singapore / edited by Jason Loh, Kiren Kaur, Sally Ann Jones.
Springer Nature - Springer Education (R0) eBooks 2026 English International Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Loh, Jason.
- Series:
- English Language Teaching: Theory, Research and Pedagogy, 2662-4338
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Language and languages--Study and teaching.
- Language and languages.
- Teaching.
- Education and state.
- Language Education.
- Pedagogy.
- Educational Policy and Politics.
- Local Subjects:
- Language Education.
- Pedagogy.
- Educational Policy and Politics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (307 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2026.
- Place of Publication:
- Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2026.
- Summary:
- This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and practices in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL), with a specific focus on the context of Singapore. Drawing on the expertise of seasoned educators, it delves into various approaches to language instruction, shedding light on effective methodologies and practical applications for teachers. It provides insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching English in this multilingual and multicultural context. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 provides an overview of the English language education system in Singapore. Part 2 discusses key principles and explores various approaches to Teaching English to Young Learners. Lastly, Part 3 focuses on the assessment of Young Learners’ English language proficiency, using language curriculum materials to support the curricular enactment and the importance of metacognitive and metalinguistic awareness in teaching the English language. It is relevant for undergraduate and postgraduate ELT students, scholars, and practitioners of English Language Teaching.
- Contents:
- English Language Teaching in Singapore: An overview
- Pedagogical and Digital Transformations: Evolution of the STELLAR Programme
- Teacher Language and Talk in the Primary English Language Classroom: An Observational Study
- Key Considerations in Teaching Reading and Viewing
- What shapes teacher practice?
- Fluency in Focus: Exploring the Importance and Development of Reading Fluency
- Designing Learning Environments to Support Engaged Reading
- Vocabulary Development in Primary Language Education
- Role of grammar teaching for primary schools: Theoretical perspectives
- Vocabulary & Grammar: Teaching practices.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 981-9529-84-0
- 9789819529841
- OCLC:
- 1574115268
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