Early Learning and Teaching of English: New Dynamics of Primary English

ISBN-13: 9781783093380 Publisher: Channel View Publications Publication date: 03/02/2015 Series: Second Language Acquisition , #86 Pages: 240 Product dimensions: 6.15(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.75(d) This book offers an insight into the dynamics and complexities of learning and teaching English as a foreign language at primary level. Taking a Dynamic Systems Theory perspective, the chapters present the findings of longitudinal research undertaken in Croatia into the development of English in young learners. The book includes both qualitative and quantitative research and provides insights into internal individual learner factors and external micro and macro contextual factors which impact English learner development. Importantly, it tackles the unique position of English in today’s globalised world in detail. It therefore makes a major contribution to work on learning English by the digitalised generation and to understanding the impact of practices in the modern EFL classroom. The volume will