Classroom Discourse: The Language of Teaching and Learning

by Courtney B. Cazden

When Courtney Cazden wrote Classroom Discourse , she provided such a cogent picture of what the research tells us about classroom language that the book quickly became a classic and shaped an entire field of study. Although other books since have addressed classroom language, none has matched Cazden's scope and vision. Now, thirteen years later, we've witnessed such significant changes in social and intellectual life that the subject of classroom discourse is more important than ever. So Cazden has revisited her classic text and integrated current perspectives and research. New features

Genres: Education, Professional Development

216 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1987

Reviews

[Kathrina]

Despite it's age, this is an excellent overview of classroom discourse in all of it variations, and the influence talk has, not only in successful schooling, but in successful student identity formation.

[Tiffini]

I read this book for a class on oral language. It was actually quite interesting. I was even inspired to read through all the reference pages, which I hardly ever do.

[Jen]

This is considered a class in my field and it was a useful read. Even though it's almost 30 years old, there was much in the book that I found to be still relevant. There are also amazingly accurate predictions about the growing rule of computer technology in classroom communication.

[Joy]

Makes discourse analysis a little less intimidating. I understand why Carol recommended this to me.