Making It Happen, from Interactive to Participatory: Language Teaching, Evolving Theory and Practice (4th Edition)

Synopsis

New to this edition: Separate chapters on implicit/explicit teaching and on a sociocultural/cognitive synthesis. New sections on focus form strategies, World Englishes, research directions, corpus analysis, dialogical assessment, and the Acoma heritage language program. The research has been updated throughout and reflects influential thinking for the 21st century. Part 1: Theoretical Considerations - Explores current theory and research; builds a case for emergent participatory teaching; and highlights literacy development, self-directed learning strategies, and current assessment issues and practices. Part II: Exploring Methods and Activities - Presents a practical reservoir from which teacher can draw as they develop their own methodologies and local practice. Part III: Putting It All Together: Some Practical Issues - Considers issues critical to program development, lesson design, textbook and computer program selection, video use; teacher research and professional development (including SOP). Part IV: Programs in Action - Describes K-Adult Programs (ESL, Foreign Language, Bilingual, and Tribal Heritage). Part V: Case Studies: Teacher Narrations to Stimulate Professional Dialogue - Presents case studies, ranging from kindergarten through university levels.

Copyright:

2010

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

600 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780132361378

Publisher:

Pearson Education

Date of Addition:

03/20/13

Copyrighted By:

Pearson Education, Incorporated

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Textbooks, Psychology, Education, Language Arts, Foreign Language Study

Grade Levels:

College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Adult Ed

Submitted By:

Daproim Africa

Proofread By:

Daproim Africa

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.