Rose discusses the Australian Learning to Read:Reading to Learn programme as a prescription for the new South Africa. Detailed examples of application of this model and its techniques. Good discussion of underlying (Vygotskyan) principles; and how this model diverges fundamentally from its failed traditionalist and progressivist rivals. Based on extensive, long-running and highly successful action research.
Woodward-Kron looks at the role of university language learning advisers and how they work with NNS students and subject teaching staff. Recommends dialogic exploratory talk as scaffolding in one-to-one work with students. Notes that the disciplines do not recognise or accept their own role in language teaching. Pilot study - strictly indicative.
Model of pedagogical practices around various scaffolding strategies to support ESL learners in learning content and developing language in mainstream curricula.
Draws on recent developments in sociocultural theories of learning and SFL to analyse and articulare ESL pedagogy, and to present a model of scaffolding resulting from the research.