This text introduces techniques for teachers to explore their classroom experiences and for critical reflection on teaching practices. This book introduces teachers to techniques for exploring their own classroom experiences. Numerous books deal with classroom observation and research, but this is the first to offer a carefully structured approach to self-observation and self-evaluation. Richards and Lockhart aim to develop a reflective approach to teaching, one in which teachers collect data about their own teaching; examine their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions; and use the information they obtain as a basis for critical reflection on teaching practices. Each chapter includes questions and activities appropriate for group discussion or self-study.
This text introduces techniques for teachers to explore their classroom experiences and for critical reflection on teaching practices. This book introduces teachers to techniques for exploring their own classroom experiences.
The purpose of this study was foremost to present brain research and its findings and application to teaching, which will provide foreign language teachers with a better understanding of how the brain works, making language learning take place. Another important aspect of this research was to review and analyze the findings and results of implementation of brain-based teaching and learning research in order to find the best brain-based teaching strategies to enhance English as foreign language (EFL) teaching effectiveness. In addition, data collection was employed to investigate the teaching strategies used in general English classes in schools above the secondary level in Taiwan, to understand what teaching strategies were used and the relationship between these strategies and students' English achievement. This study aims to make sure the above secondary level EFL teachers know what brain-based strategies have to say about language learning, and to make brain-based teaching work for EFL teachers in order to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms.
The purpose of this study was foremost to present brain research and its findings and application to teaching, which will provide foreign language teachers with a better understanding of how the brain works, making language learning take ...
This best-selling dictionary is now in its 4th edition. Specifically written for students of language teaching and applied linguistics, it has become an indispensible resource for those engaged in courses in TEFL, TESOL, applied linguistics and introductory courses in general linguistics. Fully revised, this new edition includes over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary available. Providing straightforward and accessible explanations of difficult terms and ideas in applied linguistics, this dictionary offers: Nearly 3000 detailed entries, from subject areas such as teaching methodology, curriculum development, sociolinguistics, syntax and phonetics. Clear and accurate definitions which assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter helpful diagrams and tables cross references throughout, linking related subject areas for ease of reference, and helping to broaden students' knowledge The Dictionary of Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics is the definitive resource for students.
Fully revised, this new edition includes over 350 new entries. Previous definitions have been revised or replaced in order to make this the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary available.
A comprehensive and extensively researched overview of key issues in language teaching today. This essential text for English language teachers surveys a broad range of core topics that are important in understanding contemporary approaches to teaching English as a second or international language, and which form the content of many professional development courses for language teachers. A wide range of issues is examined, including a consideration of the nature of English in the world, the way the English teaching profession works, the development of teaching methods, the nature of classroom teaching, teaching the four skills, teaching the language system, and elements of a language program.
This essential text for English language teachers surveys a broad range of core topics that are important in understanding contemporary approaches to teaching English as a second or international language, and which form the content of many ...
This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.
This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self ...
Presents eight specially written chapters which provide a coherent survey of major issues in the study of language and communication, and which show how these are related to questions of practical concern in the learning and teaching of second and foreign languages. The issues discussed have been selected primarily for their relevance to applied linguistics, and there is a unifying interest in how language reflects the communicative functions it performs as well as in the process involved in using language for communication. Each chapter presents a self-contained survey of a central issue, is prefaced by an introduction linking the different perspectives, and is followed by discussion questions to aid effective use of the text in applied linguistics courses.
Jack C. Richards, R.W. Schmidt. Language and Communication Edited by Jack C
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General Editor: C. N. Candlin. Front Cover.
This is an important collection of papers by a distinguished personality in the field. Topics covered include second language acquisition, syllabus design, methodology and methods, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar. Issues in applied linguistics are summarised and presented with clarity and their practical implications explored, thus making the vital connection between theory and practice in language teaching. Language teachers and students of applied linguistics will find this collection contains a wide range of recent work in linguistics presented in a lucid and highly accessible form.
This is an important collection of papers by a distinguished personality in the field.
