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Michael Halliday on language theory and description for teachers

What is it about?

Halliday discusses key elements of language theory and analytic techniques that he considered particularly important for teachers to know. He illustrates these through numerous examples. He also presents valuable figures (networks) for teachers to use in mapping what learners need to learn.

Why is it important?

Halliday contributed a lot to educational theory during his long career. This is his final paper on the topic, a "virtuoso" piece that succinctly introduces readers to many key elements of his thinking about language in education.

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