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 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...
This practical handbook is designed to help language teachers, teacher trainers and students learn more about their options for using computer-assiste...
'... 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,...
'... A beautifully written, articulate and compelling argument for a sociocultural perspective on second language teacher education . . . E...
Making pragmatics accessible to a wide range of learners and teachers without dumbing down the content of the field, this text raises awareness and increases knowledge and understanding of how human beings use language in real situations to engage in social action and fosters the ability to think critically about language data and use.
Making pragmatics accessible to a wide range of learners and teachers without dumbing down the content of the field, this text raises awareness and in...
This hands-on, practical guide for ESL/EFL teachers and teacher educators outlines, for those who are new to doing action research, what it is and how it works. Straightforward and reader friendly, it introduces the concepts and offers a step-by-step guide to going through an action research process, including illustrations drawn widely from international contexts. Specifically, the text addresses:
action research and how it differs from other forms of research
the steps involved in developing an action research project
ways of...
This hands-on, practical guide for ESL/EFL teachers and teacher educators outlines, for those who are new to doing action research, what it is and ...
Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it is incorporated into a meaningful communicative context. Designed specifically for second-language teachers, this text identifies and explores the various options for integrating a focus on grammar and a focus on communication in classroom contexts and offers concrete examples of teaching activities for each option. Each chapter includes a description of the option, its theoretical and empirical background, examples of activities illustrating...
Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it...
