Book language as a foreign language — ESL strategies for indigenous learners

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McTaggart, Robin and Curro, Gina. 2009. Book language as a foreign language — ESL strategies for indigenous learners. Toowong, Qld. Queensland College of Teachers.
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Book language as a foreign language — ESL strategies for indigenous learners

Report TypeProject report
AuthorsMcTaggart, Robin (Author) and Curro, Gina (Author)
Number of Pages75
Year2009
PublisherQueensland College of Teachers
Place of PublicationToowong, Qld
ISBN9780980364507
Web Address (URL)http://www.qct.edu.au/PDF/Publications/Research/ESL_Strategies_for_Indigenous_Learners.pdf
Abstract

This study addresses the belated realisation that educators are unaware that many Indigenous Australian students speak very little Standard Australian English outside classrooms. This important educational issue is prominent in communities and schools where creoles and related language varieties, including Indigenous Englishes, are spoken. The study confirmed that the ESL educational needs of Australian Indigenous students are not adequately recognised or met.

KeywordsAustralian indigenous students, ESL, English as a Second Language, standard Australian English
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
470306. English as a second language
450299. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsJames Cook University
University of Melbourne
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