Perspectives On Second Language Teaching

Author : John W. Schwieter
Publisher : IAP
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781623962128

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Studies and Global Perspectives of Second Language Teaching and Learning by John W. Schwieter Pdf

This book explores theories and pedagogies in the L2 classroom that have led to an understanding of how non-native languages are taught and learned. Featuring a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from around the globe, this book highlights important theoretical and practical underpinnings of the L2 classroom—discussions on what has worked and why. Some examples of these topics include: online and nonverbal communication, peace literacy, learning behaviors, high-impact practices, pragmatic awareness, study abroad, implicit and explicit teaching, motivation, and more. One mission of this book is to appreciate a diverse array of L2 teaching practices with sound theoretical underpinnings and universal implications for L2 classrooms. The chapter contributions are the result of an open call for studies that highlight practical innovative approaches in L2 teaching and learning and expand the avenues of exploration available within their theoretical frameworks. More specifically, the call for proposals sought to gather a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from various parts of the world in order to provide practical and thought-provoking insight on innovative approaches to L2 teaching. As such, the studies in this book all share a common goal that demonstrates the applicability of L2 teaching practices across languages, cultures, and regions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for language educators, practitioners, specialists, and anyone studying or wishing to gain an overview of successful teaching practices and learning nuances in the L2 classroom that cross all languages, cultures, and regions.

Author : Hans Heinrich Stern
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : IND:30000113033934

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Perspectives on Second Language Teaching by Hans Heinrich Stern Pdf

Author : Liming Yu,Terence Odlin
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783094332

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New Perspectives on Transfer in Second Language Learning by Liming Yu,Terence Odlin Pdf

When people attempt to learn a new language, the language(s) they already know can help but also hinder their understanding or production of new forms. This phenomenon, known as language transfer, is the focus of this book. The collection offers new theoretical perspectives, some in the empirical studies and some in other chapters, and consists of four sections considering lexical, syntactic, phonological and cognitive perspectives. The volume provides a wealth of studies on the influence of Chinese on the acquisition of English but also includes studies involving Finnish, French, Hindi, Korean, Persian, Spanish, Swedish and Tamil. It will be of great interest to researchers and students working in the areas of crosslinguistic influence in second language acquisition, language pedagogy and psycholinguistics.

Author : Danuta Gabryś-Barker,Dagmara Gałajda
Publisher : Springer
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319329543

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Positive Psychology Perspectives on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching by Danuta Gabryś-Barker,Dagmara Gałajda Pdf

This book introduces readers to the principles of a fairly new branch of psychology – positive psychology – and demonstrates how they can be applied in the context of second language acquisition in a natural environment and in instructed foreign language (FL) learning. It focuses both on the well-being and success of the learner and the professional and personal well-being of the teacher. Further, the book stresses the importance of the positive emotions and character strengths of those involved in the process of language learning and teaching, as well as the significant role played by enabling institutions such as school and, at the micro-level, individual FL classes.

Author : Diane J. Tedick
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135615048

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Second Language Teacher Education by Diane J. Tedick Pdf

By bringing together research, theory, and best practices from a variety of contexts (ESL/EFL, foreign language, bilingual and immersion education), this book contributes to building meaningful professional dialogue among second-language teacher educators.

Author : Susan M Gass,Susan M. Gass,Jacquelyn Schachter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1989-09-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521378116

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Linguistic Perspectives on Second Language Acquisition by Susan M Gass,Susan M. Gass,Jacquelyn Schachter Pdf

This volume explores how a second language is acquired and what learners must do in order to achieve proficiency. The hardback edition is a collection of original essays that approaches second language acquisition from a linguistic rather than a sociological, psychological, or purely pedagogical perspective. A wide range of viewpoints and approaches is represented. However, all authors agree on the fundamental importance of linguistic theory in the study of second language acquisition. Few works have explored in depth how a second language is acquired and what the second language learner must do mentally to achieve proficiency in another language. The essays in this book provide an incisive analysis of these questions. For greater accessibility, the chapters are arranged topically from those covering the broad area of theories of acquisition to those focusing specifically on syntax, semantics, pragmatics, lexicon, and phonology in another language.

Author : Krystyna Drozdzial-Szelest,Mirosław Pawlak
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783642235474

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Psycholinguistic and Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Second Language Learning and Teaching by Krystyna Drozdzial-Szelest,Mirosław Pawlak Pdf

The volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of key issues in second language learning and teaching, adopting as a point of reference both psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives. The papers included in the collection, which have been contributed by leading specialists in the field from Poland and abroad, touch upon important theoretical issues, report latest research findings and offer guidelines for classroom practice. The range of topics covered and the inclusion of concrete pedagogic proposals ensures that the book will be of interest to a wide audience, not only SLA specialists, but also methodologists, material designers, undergraduate and graduate students, and practitioners

Author : Bogum Yoon,Hoe Kyeung Kim
Publisher : IAP
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781617358494

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Teachers' Roles in Second Language Learning by Bogum Yoon,Hoe Kyeung Kim Pdf

This book is designed to provide practical applications of sociocultural theory with regard to teachers’ roles in second language education. By providing specific examples of teachers’ roles in the classroom, the book aims to help researchers, teacher educators, and classroom teachers make clear connections between practice and theory in second language learning. All the studies in this edited book are conducted in the PreK-16 classroom setting. Each chapter presents rigorous research analysis within the framework of sociocultural theory and provides rich descriptions of teachers’ roles. The book is intended to be used in teacher education courses. The primary audience of the book is in-service teachers who work with second language learners (SLLs) in their classrooms including ESL/Bilingual classrooms or regular classrooms. Since many SLLs receive instructions both in the ESL/Bilingual classrooms and in the regular classrooms, it is important to discuss teachers’ roles in both settings. The secondary audience of the book is teacher educators and researchers who work with pre-service and in-service teachers in teacher education. This book will be an excellent resource for book study groups and practitioners working with professional learning communities.

Author : Mirosław Pawlak
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783642208492

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New Perspectives on Individual Differences in Language Learning and Teaching by Mirosław Pawlak Pdf

The volume constitutes an attempt to capture the intricate relationship between individual learner differences and other variables which are of interest to theorists, researchers and practitioners representing such diverse branches of applied linguistics as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics or language teaching methodology. It brings together contributions by Polish and international authors, including leading experts in the field, touching upon changing perspectives on individual variation, cognitive, affective and social variables, learning deficits as well as their impact on learning and teaching. It offers a multifaceted perspective on these problems and shows how theory and research can be translated into classroom practice.

Author : Karen E. Johnson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135967413

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Second Language Teacher Education by Karen E. Johnson Pdf

'... A beautifully written, articulate and compelling argument for a sociocultural perspective on second language teacher education . . . Essential reading for all who wish to understand this perspective.' – David Nunan, University of Hong Kong '...Significant and timely. Johnson is masterful at writing in an engaging, transparent prose about complex concepts. It’s a rare scholar who can write prose like this. Throughout my reading I wanted to engage in dialogue with her – this is a sure sign of a great book." – Diane Tedick, University of Minnesota, USA This book presents a comprehensive overview of the epistemological underpinnings of a sociocultural perspective on human learning and addresses in detail what this perspective has to offer the field of second language teacher education. Captured through five changing points of view, it argues that a sociocultural perspective on human learning changes the way we think about how teachers learn to teach, how teachers think about language, how teachers teach second languages, the broader social, cultural, and historical macro-structures that are ever present and ever changing in the second language teaching profession, and what constitutes second language teacher professional development. Overall, it clearly and accessibly makes the case that a sociocultural perspective on human learning reorients how the field understands and supports the professional development of second language teachers.

Author : Sandra Fotos,Charles M. Browne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135628475

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New Perspectives on CALL for Second Language Classrooms by Sandra Fotos,Charles M. Browne Pdf

This practical handbook is designed to help language teachers, teacher trainers, and students learn more about their options for using computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and develop an understanding of the theory and research supporting these options. The chapters in New Perspectives on CALL for Second Language Classrooms synthesize previous CALL theory and research and describe practical applications to both second and foreign language classrooms, including procedures for evaluating these applications. The implementation of CALL at the institutional level is also addressed, with attention to designing multimedia language laboratories and creating collaborative CALL-based projects between educational institutions. Although many chapters locate their descriptions of CALL activities and projects within the ESL/EFL setting, the principles and activities described are equally useful for other language settings. The book does not require prior knowledge of CALL, computers, or software. To assist readers, a glossary of CALL terms and an appendix of CALL Web sites are provided. The book also has its own accompanying Web site (http://www.erlbaum.com/callforL2classrooms) presenting chapter abstracts, author contact information, and regularly updated links to pedagogical, research, and teacher development sites. By integrating theoretical issues, research findings, and practical guidelines on different aspects of CALL, this book offers teachers multiple levels of resources for their own professional development, for needs-based creation of specific CALL activities, for curriculum design, and for implementation of institutional and inter-institutional CALL projects.

Author : Teresa Cadierno,Søren Wind Eskildsen
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110378528

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Usage-Based Perspectives on Second Language Learning by Teresa Cadierno,Søren Wind Eskildsen Pdf

This edited volume brings together perspectives that find mutual kinship in a view of language as an embodied, semiotic, symbolic tool used for communicative and interactional purposes and an understanding of language use as the preeminent condition for language learning – perspectives that we conjoin under the umbrella term of usage based perspectives.

Author : Leslie M. Beebe
Publisher : Newbury House
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015014194628

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Issues in Second Language Acquisition by Leslie M. Beebe Pdf

Author : Jack C. Richards
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317869573

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Error Analysis by Jack C. Richards Pdf

The eleven essays in this book cover a wide range of topics from the role of 'interlanguage' and the influence of external factors on the process of language learning, to the development of syntax and the methodology of error analysis. Collectively they provide a valuable perspective on the learning process, which both enriches our theoretical understanding of the processes underlying second language acquisition and suggests ways in which teaching practice may best exploit a learner's skills.

Author : Bee Chamcharatsri,Atsushi Iida
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000542127

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International Perspectives on Creative Writing in Second Language Education by Bee Chamcharatsri,Atsushi Iida Pdf

This volume explores the instructional use of creative writing in secondary and post-secondary contexts to enhance students’ language proficiency and expression in English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL). Offering a diverse range of perspectives from scholars and practitioners involved in English language teaching (ELT) globally, International Perspectives on Creative Writing in Second Language Education tackles foundational questions around why fiction and creative writing have been traditionally omitted from ESL and EFL curricula. By drawing on empirical research and first-hand experience, contributors showcase a range of creative genres including autobiography, scriptwriting, poetry, and e-Portfolios, and provide new insight into the benefits of second language creative writing for learners’ language proficiency, emotional expression, and identity development. The volume makes a unique contribution to the field of second language writing by highlighting the breadth of second language users throughout the world, and foregrounding links between identity, learning, and ESL/EFL writing. This insightful volume will be of particular interest to postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in the fields of ESL/EFL learning, composition studies, and second language acquisition (SLA). Those with a focus on the use of creative writing in classrooms more broadly, will also find the book of interest.