Debates In Second Language Education

Author : Ernesto Macaro,Robert Woore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000478488

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Debates in Second Language Education by Ernesto Macaro,Robert Woore Pdf

Debates in Second Language Education provides an up-to-date account of the key debates and areas of controversy in the field of second language learning and teaching. Adopting a broad and comparative perspective and emphasising the importance of considering a variety of learning contexts, it encourages students and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in learning and teaching. Chapters are designed to stimulate thinking and understanding in relation to theory and practice, and help language educators to make informed judgements by arguing from a position based on theoretical knowledge and understanding. Bringing together leading contributors in the field, the book discusses a wide range of issues relating to second language learning and teaching including: the relationship between age and success in language learning aptitude versus motivation as predictors of successful language learning linguistic diversity and plurilingualism the teaching of grammar and vocabulary the value of phonics learning pronunciation the second language only versus the multilingual debate With reflective points in every chapter, Debates in Second Language Education will be a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher, as well as for those engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development or Master's level study. It will also be of interest to second language acquisition researchers and those studying applied linguistics.

Author : Patricia Driscoll,Ernesto Macaro,Ann Swarbrick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317931041

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Debates in Modern Languages Education by Patricia Driscoll,Ernesto Macaro,Ann Swarbrick Pdf

Debates in Modern Languages Education offers a comprehensive introduction and synthesis of the major themes and research evidence in language learning and teaching today, providing an up-to-date, authoritative review of traditional and contemporary issues in language teaching. With chapters by leading experts in the field, thematic sections explore and consider: the importance of a wide range of different knowledge bases and skills for effective teaching how to become expert practitioners approaches to teaching with reference to relevant theories, complex constructs, and empirical research the innovations and ideas that shape and will shape the discipline for the next decade. Each thought-provoking chapter is supported by reference to further reading and additional material to encourage deeper exploration which will help the reader to fully engage in the debates presented. This book is a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development and Masters level study.

Author : Kathy Pitt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134260300

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Debates in ESOL Teaching and Learning by Kathy Pitt Pdf

A lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of ESOL, this unique book examines the social and personal histories of, and pressures on the learners and discusses types of classroom and teaching methodologies.

Author : Jon Davison,Caroline Daly
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429015625

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Debates in English Teaching by Jon Davison,Caroline Daly Pdf

Debates in English Teaching explores the major issues all English teachers encounter daily in their professional lives. Written by leading experts in the field, the chapters bring together theoretical knowledge and contemporary perspectives to offer fresh insight into the most salient debates in the field of English teaching. The book supports critical reflection and will help both novice and experienced teachers to reach informed judgements and argue their point of view with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding. This second edition has been fully updated throughout and features four new chapters. Key debates covered include: Literacy and social class English and difference Digital literacy English and mental wellbeing Reading for pleasure The literary canon The importance of the media and new technologies With its combination of expert opinion and fresh insight, Debates in English Teaching is an ideal companion for all student and practising teachers engaged in initial training, continuing professional development and master’s level study.

Author : Patricia Driscoll,Ernesto Macaro,Ann Swarbrick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317931034

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Debates in Modern Languages Education by Patricia Driscoll,Ernesto Macaro,Ann Swarbrick Pdf

Debates in Modern Languages Education offers a comprehensive introduction and synthesis of the major themes and research evidence in language learning and teaching today, providing an up-to-date, authoritative review of traditional and contemporary issues in language teaching. With chapters by leading experts in the field, thematic sections explore and consider: the importance of a wide range of different knowledge bases and skills for effective teaching how to become expert practitioners approaches to teaching with reference to relevant theories, complex constructs, and empirical research the innovations and ideas that shape and will shape the discipline for the next decade. Each thought-provoking chapter is supported by reference to further reading and additional material to encourage deeper exploration which will help the reader to fully engage in the debates presented. This book is a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development and Masters level study.

Author : Subhan Zein,Maria R. Coady
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030762513

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Early Language Learning Policy in the 21st Century by Subhan Zein,Maria R. Coady Pdf

This volume analyses the policymaking, expectations, implementation, progress, and outcomes of early language learning in various education policy contexts worldwide. The contributors to the volume are international researchers specialising in language policy and early language learning and their contributions aim to advance scholarship on early language learning policies and inform policymaking at the global level. The languages considered include learning English as a second language in primary schools in Japan, Mexico, Serbia, Argentina, and Tanzania; Spanish language education in the US and Australia; Arabic as a second language in Israel and Bangladesh; Chinese in South America and Oceania; and finally, early German teaching and learning in France and the UK.

Author : James W. Tollefson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780415894586

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Language Policies in Education by James W. Tollefson Pdf

This new edition of takes a fresh look at enduring questions at the heart of fundamental debates about the role of schools in society, the links between education and employment, and conflicts between linguistic minorities and "mainstream" populations.

Author : Kirsten M. Hummel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781119554295

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Introducing Second Language Acquisition by Kirsten M. Hummel Pdf

An up-to-date overview of second language acquisition, designed to engage 21st-century learners Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content also includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. This key text offers: Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in second language acquisition studies Improved organizational structure to promote greater student comprehension Engaging introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of second language acquisition, with chapters on first language acquisition and bilingualism and multilingualism Coverage of key topics including acquisition contexts, theoretical perspectives, language teaching methods, and individual differences Pedagogical tools to aid student learning, including “language learning in practice” textboxes, bolded terms defined in the margins, and an end-of-book glossary With a strong focus on the fundamentals, this second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition stands as an innovative guide. This book is ideal for today’s undergraduate students, offering a practical focus and appealing format that will aid in learning and provide a solid foundation for further study.

Author : Gerry Mclellan
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783668798458

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A short study on how debate can be a useful tool in helping junior high school students improve second language acquisition by Gerry Mclellan Pdf

Essay from the year 2018 in the subject English - Pedagogy, Didactics, Literature Studies, , language: English, abstract: Debate is an important and worthwhile way by which to engage students in real language communication. It differs from other forms of classroom communicative activities in that it affords students opportunities to think critically and interact spontaneously to real time questions posed by their peers. While other activities such as role playing, pair and group work and time spent on preparing for presentations are also beneficial to language acquisition, it is my belief that debate better allows students to voice their opinions in English and to listen to and engage in the opinions of their classmates. This is so because in order to win a debate, students have to persuade their peers of the validity of their opinions, which are ideally supported with factual evidence, and demonstrate more convincing dialogue than that of the opposing team. To that end, this paper will explain in detail the steps adopted at one junior high school to ensure that all students are able to participate fully in a classroom debate and subsequent discussion. A survey was conducted among a group of 162 third year junior high school students to ascertain their views on debate. The findings of the survey will be analyzed and the procedure of the debate will be discussed.

Author : Astrid Núñez Pardo
Publisher : U. Externado de Colombia
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789587108347

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Using Debates in the Classroom by Astrid Núñez Pardo Pdf

This book is the result of a research study developed at Universidad Externado de Colombia to obtain the Master's Degree in Education with Emphasis on Human Development and Values. It illustrates the research process aimed at analysing how undergraduate students built their argumentative competence by using debates, as a pedagogical strategy, when exploring social issues in English as a Foreign Language. In this sense, the reader will progressively see the way the research was conducted as a qualitative case study that involved the use of debates in the classroom. This book is divided into six chapters. The first one offers an account of the theory and research studies that support the constructs entailed in the research inquiry which were communication, communicative competence, argumentative competence, argumentation, the concept of an argument, and the debate. The second chapter focuses on the pedagogical strategy implemented and the instructional phases followed during this study. The third one provides the reader with the research design ensued in the study. The fourth chapter discusses the process followed in the data analysis. The fifth one shows the findings and the implications for the teachers of the EFL community. The last chapter deals with questions for further research.

Author : Annamaria Pinter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230302297

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Children Learning Second Languages by Annamaria Pinter Pdf

This comprehensive guide to research and debate centres around language learning in childhood, the age factor and the different contexts where language learning happens, including home and school contexts. The scope is wide, capturing examples of studies with different age groups, different methodological approaches and different languages.

Author : Christine Pearson Casanave
Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UCSC:32106018005493

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Controversies in Second Language Writing by Christine Pearson Casanave Pdf

Controversies in Second Language Writing is not a how-to book, but one that focuses on how teachers in L2 writing can be helped to make reasoned decisions by understanding some of the key issues and conflicting opinions about L2 writing research and pedagogy. This book will assist teachers in making informed decisions about teaching writing in the ESL classroom. To counteract some of the debates, Casanave explores the different sides of the arguments and provides examples of how other teachers have dealt with these issues. The book presents novice and seasoned teachers with thought-provoking issues and questions to consider when determining and reflecting on their own teaching strategies and criteria. Topics discussed include: contrastive rhetoric product vs. process fluency and accuracy assessment of student work audience plagiarism politics and ideology.

Author : Kirsten M. Hummel
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1118588045

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Introducing Second Language Acquisition by Kirsten M. Hummel Pdf

Author : Ryuko Kubota,Angel M.Y. Lin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135845698

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Race, Culture, and Identities in Second Language Education by Ryuko Kubota,Angel M.Y. Lin Pdf

The concept and construct of race is often implicitly yet profoundly connected to issues of culture and identity. Meeting an urgent need for empirical and conceptual research that specifically explores critical issues of race, culture, and identities in second language education, the key questions addressed in this groundbreaking volume are these: How are issues of race relevant to second language education? How does whiteness influence students’ and teachers’ sense of self and instructional practices? How do discourses of racialization influence the construction of student identities and subjectivities? How do discourses on race, such as colorblindness, influence classroom practices, educational interventions, and parental involvement? How can teachers transform the status quo? Each chapter is grounded in theory and provides implications for engaged practice. Topics cover a wide range of themes that emerge from various pedagogical contexts. Authors from diverse racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds and geopolitical locations include both established and beginning scholars in the field, making the content vibrant and stimulating. Pre-reading Questions and Discussion Questions in each chapter facilitate comprehension and encourage dialogue.

Author : Sachiko Horiguchi,Yuki Imoto,Gregory S. Poole
Publisher : Springer
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789463003254

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Foreign Language Education in Japan by Sachiko Horiguchi,Yuki Imoto,Gregory S. Poole Pdf

Language education is a highly contested arena within any nation and one that arouses an array of sentiments and identity conflicts. What languages, or what varieties of a language, are to be taught and learned, and how? By whom, for whom, for what purposes and in what contexts? Such questions concern not only policy makers but also teachers, parents, students, as well as businesspeople, politicians, and other social actors. For Japan, a nation state with ideologies of national identity strongly tied to language, these issues have long been of particular concern. This volume presents the cacophony of voices in the field of language education in contemporary Japan, with its focus on English language education. It explores the complex and intricate relationships between the “local” and the “global,” and more specifically the links between the levels of policy, educational institutions, classrooms, and the individual. In the much-contested field of foreign language teaching in Japan, this book takes the reader directly to the places that really matter. With the help of expert guides in the fields of anthropology, sociology and linguistics, we are invited to join a vital discussion about the potentially revolutionary implications of the Japanese government’s policy of teaching Japanese citizens to not only passively engage with written English texts but to actually use English as a means of global communication.” – Robert Aspinall, PhD (Oxford), Professor, Faculty of Economics, Department of Social Systems, Shiga University, Japan This insightful book about language education involves different disciplines using ethnographic methods. Both ‘native’ and ‘non-native’ speakers of Japanese (or English) collaboratively examine two different types of qualitative approaches in Japan – the positivistic and the processual. This is a must-have book for researchers and educators of language who are interested in not only Japan but also language education generally.” – Shinji Sato, PhD (Columbia), Director of the Japanese Language Program, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University, USA.