Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching

2005-11-10
Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching

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  • Author: K. Johnson
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 0230523471
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 258

Understanding what constitutes expertise in language learning and teaching is important for theoretical reasons related to psycholinguistic, and applied linguistic, enquiry. It also has many significant applications in practice, particularly in relation to the training and practice of language teachers and improvements in students' strategies of learning. In this volume, methodologies for establishing what constitutes expert practice are discussed and the contributions address the fields of listening, reading, writing, speaking and communication strategies, looking at common characteristics of the 'expert teacher' and the 'expert learner'.

Understanding Expertise in Teaching

2003-04-07
Understanding Expertise in Teaching

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  • Author: Amy Tsui
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 9780521632072
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 324

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Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching

2014-07-31
Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching

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  • Author: Mike Long
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • ISBN: 1118882210
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 456

This book offers an in-depth explanation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and the methods necessary to implement it in the language classroom successfully. Combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education Details best practice for TBLT programs, including discussion of learner needs and means analysis; syllabus design; materials writing; choice of methodological principles and pedagogic procedures; criterion-referenced, task-based performance assessment; and program evaluation Written by an esteemed scholar of second language acquisition with over 30 years of research and classroom experience Considers diffusion of innovation in education and the potential impact of TBLT on foreign and second language learning

Implicit and Explicit Knowledge in Second Language Learning, Testing and Teaching

2009-06-19
Implicit and Explicit Knowledge in Second Language Learning, Testing and Teaching

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  • Author: Rod Ellis
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters
  • ISBN: 1847698859
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 404

The implicit/ explicit distinction is central to our understanding of the nature of L2 acquisition. This book begins with an account of how this distinction applies to L2 learning, knowledge and instruction. It then reports a series of studies describing the development of a battery of tests providing relatively discrete measurements of L2 explicit/ implicit knowledge. These tests were then utilized to examine a number of key issues in SLA - the learning difficulty of different grammatical structures, the role of L2 implicit/ explicit knowledge in language proficiency, the relationship between learning experiences and learners’ language knowledge profiles, the metalinguistic knowledge of teacher trainees and the effects of different types of form-focused instruction on L2 acquisition. The book concludes with a consideration of how the tests can be further developed and applied in the study of L2 acquisition.

Researching Second Language Learning and Teaching from a Psycholinguistic Perspective

2016-04-20
Researching Second Language Learning and Teaching from a Psycholinguistic Perspective

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  • Author: Dagmara Gałajda
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 331931954X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 272

This edited collection explores the processes of second language learning and teaching from a psycholinguistic perspective. Authored by leading experts in the field, the book includes studies focusing on theoretical, empirical and practical aspects of second and foreign language education. Part One offers contributions devoted to a range of learner-related factors, dealing with affective and cognitive variables, the process of reading and the acquisition of lexis. Part Two brings together papers related to teacher awareness of second language instruction that focus on conversational styles, fostering intercultural pragmatics, teacher job satisfaction, the development of instructional materials and challenges of teacher training in different contexts. It is of interest to researchers as well as graduate and postgraduate students seeking fresh inspirations for their own empirical investigations of the ways in which second and foreign languages are taught and learned.

Understanding Expertise in Teaching

2003-04-07
Understanding Expertise in Teaching

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  • Author: Amy Tsui
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 0521632072
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 321

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Second Language Learning and Language Teaching

2016-05-05
Second Language Learning and Language Teaching

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  • Author: Vivian Cook
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134683227
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 334

Second Language Learning and Language Teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. Assuming no previous background in second language acquisition or language teaching methods, this text starts by introducing readers to the basic issues of second language acquisition research. It then examines how people learn particular aspects of the second language, such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and the writing system, and at the strategies they adopt in their learning and the differences between individuals. Final chapters look at second language learning in a broader context – the goals of language teaching and how teaching methods relate to SLA research. This newly updated fifth edition builds on the comprehensive scope of earlier editions while also addressing more recent developments in the field, particularly multilingual approaches to language teaching.

Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning

2005-03-23
Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning

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  • Author: Eli Hinkel
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1135636451
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 1859

This landmark volume provides a broad-based, state-of-the-art overview of current knowledge and research into second language teaching and learning. Fifty-seven chapters are organized in eight thematic sections: *social contexts of second language learning; *research methodologies in second-language learning, acquisition, and teaching; *contributions of applied linguistics to the teaching and learning of second language skills; *second language processes and development; *teaching methods and curricula; *issues in second or foreign language testing and assessment; *identity, culture, and critical pedagogy in second language teaching and learning; and *important considerations in language planning and policies. The Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning is intended for researchers, practitioners, graduate students, and faculty in teacher education and applied linguistics programs; teachers; teacher trainers; teacher trainees; curriculum and material developers; and all other professionals in the field of second language teaching and learning.

Language Experience in Second Language Speech Learning

2007-01-17
Language Experience in Second Language Speech Learning

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  • Author: Ocke-Schwen Bohn
  • Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
  • ISBN: 9027292876
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 406

This stimulating collection of articles from leading international researchers provides a state-of-the-art overview of core issues in second language speech perception and production. Aimed at phoneticians, speech scientists, psycholinguists, applied linguists, and pedagogical specialists, it presents engaging discussions of fundamental problems and controversies within the field, as well as new empirical findings arising from a variety of methodological approaches. Its twenty chapters, inspired by the ground-breaking work of James E. Flege, address such topics as the theoretical underpinnings of second language speech learning; the nature and etiology of foreign accents; the effects of age, experience, and training; speech intelligibility; and the acquisition of vowels, consonants, tone, and prosody. This volume will serve as a valuable resource, not only for researchers, but for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of an area of linguistics that is rapidly growing in importance.

New Technological Applications for Foreign and Second Language Learning and Teaching

2020-03-13
New Technological Applications for Foreign and Second Language Learning and Teaching

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  • Author: Kruk, Mariusz
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • ISBN: 1799825930
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 388

Population diversity is becoming more prevalent globally with increasing immigration, emigration, and refugee placement. These circumstances increase the likelihood that a child will be raised speaking a different language in the home than the common language used in each country. This necessitates the development of comprehensive strategies that promote second language learning through the adoption of new technological advancements. New Technological Applications for Foreign and Second Language Learning and Teaching is a scholarly publication that explores how the latest technologies have the potential to engage foreign and second language learners both within and outside the language classroom and to facilitate language learning and teaching in the target language. Highlighting a range of topics such as learning analytics, digital games, and telecollaboration, this book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, IT consultants, educational software developers, language learning specialists, academicians, administrators, professionals, researchers, and students.