{"title":"David Didau","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Didau’s works delve into the art and science of teaching, offering insightful reflections on how meaning is constructed in the classroom. His writing is particularly valuable for educators interested in deepening their understanding of English pedagogy and enhancing student engagement through thoughtful practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the field of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Didau’s books challenge conventional approaches, encouraging readers to rethink the way we communicate and connect through language. His clear, reflective style makes complex ideas accessible and inspiring for teachers and educational professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"making-meaning-in-english-by-david-didau-9780367611101","title":"Making Meaning in English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is English as a school subject for? What does knowledge look like in English and what should be taught? \u003ci\u003eMaking Meaning in English\u003c\/i\u003e examines the broader purpose and reasons for teaching English and explores what knowledge looks like in a subject concerned with judgement, interpretation, and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Didau argues that the content of English is best explored through distinct disciplinary lenses – metaphor, story, argument, pattern, grammar, and context – and considers the knowledge that needs to be explicitly taught so students can recognise, transfer, build, and extend their knowledge of English. He discusses the principles and tools we can use to make decisions about what to teach and offers a curriculum framework that draws these strands together to allow students to make sense of the knowledge they encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf students are going to enjoy English as a subject and do well in it, they not only need to be knowledgeable, but understand how to use their knowledge to create meaning. This insightful text offers a practical way for teachers to construct a curriculum in which the mastery of English can be planned, taught, and assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606597353708,"sku":"9780367611101","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367611101-making-meaning-in-english.jpg?v=1778154443"},{"product_id":"making-meaning-in-english-by-david-didau-9780367611118","title":"Making Meaning in English","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is English as a school subject for? What does knowledge look like in English and what should be taught? \u003ci\u003eMaking Meaning in English\u003c\/i\u003e examines the broader purpose and reasons for teaching English and explores what knowledge looks like in a subject concerned with judgement, interpretation and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Didau argues that the content of English is best explored through distinct disciplinary lenses – metaphor, story, argument, pattern, grammar, and context – and considers the knowledge that needs to be explicitly taught so students can recognise, transfer, build, and extend their knowledge of English. He discusses the principles and tools we can use to make decisions about what to teach and offers a curriculum framework that draws these strands together to allow students to make sense of the knowledge they encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf students are going to enjoy English as a subject and do well in it, they not only need to be knowledgeable but also understand how to use their knowledge to create meaning. This insightful text offers a practical way for teachers to construct a curriculum in which the mastery of English can be planned, taught, and assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606598074604,"sku":"9780367611118","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367611118-making-meaning-in-english.jpg?v=1778154454"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-didau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}