Processing Instruction (PI) is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning. It derives its name from the fact that the instruction (both the explicit explanation as well as the practices) attempt to influence, alter, and/or improve the way learners process input. PI contrasts with traditional grammar instruction in many ways, principally in its focus on the learner's input rather than their output. This book focuses on a new issue for PI, the role of technology in language learning. The authors compare empirically the differential effects of delivering PI in classrooms...
Processing Instruction (PI) is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning. It derives its name from the fact that the instruction...
Japanese Language Teaching examines the practical aspects of the acquisition of Japanese as a second language, underpinned by current theory and research. Each chapter examines the theory and practice of language teaching, and progresses to a consideration of the practical design of tasks for teaching. The final section applies theory and practice to an empirical case study, drawn from a classroom with Japanese as a second language. With its emphasis on practice underpinned by contemporary theory, this book will be of interest to postgraduates studying second language acquisition and...
Japanese Language Teaching examines the practical aspects of the acquisition of Japanese as a second language, underpinned by current theory and re...
Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition includes definitions of key terms within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summaries of the key issues within this complex area of study.
The final section presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition that signposts the reader towards classic articles and also provides a springboard to further study. The text is accessibly written, with complicated terms and concepts explained in an easy to understand way.
Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition is an essential resource for students.
Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition includes definitions of key terms within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summari...
"Processing Instruction is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning, contrasting with traditional grammar instruction in its focus on structured input rather than learners' output. This book compares student assessment after traditional grammar instruction and after Processing Instruction to assess the positive benefits of this method of second language teaching. Rather than examining sentence-level tasks, the study looks at the relative effectiveness of Processing Instruction on discourse-level linguistic ability. Case studies using empirical data from second...
"Processing Instruction is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning, contrasting with traditional grammar instruction in its fo...
This volume tracks the impact Processing Instruction has made since its conception. The authors explain Processing Instruction, both its main theoretical underpinnings as well as the guidelines for developing structured input practices. They review the empirical research conducted to date, so that readers have an overview of new research carried out on the effects of Processing Instruction. The work concludes with reflections on the generalizability and limits of the research on Processing Instruction and offers future directions for Processing Instruction research.
This volume tracks the impact Processing Instruction has made since its conception. The authors explain Processing Instruction, both its main theo...
Processing Instruction is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning, contrasting with traditional grammar instruction in its focus on structured input rather than learners' output. This book compares student assessment after traditional grammar instruction and after Processing Instruction to assess the positive benefits of this method of second language teaching. Rather than examining sentence-level tasks, the study looks at the relative effectiveness of Processing Instruction on discourse-level linguistic ability. Case studies using empirical data from second language...
Processing Instruction is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning, contrasting with traditional grammar instruction in its foc...
Benati provides clarity about the characteristics and notion of language proficiency in the field of second language acquisition. He looks at four areas of research paradigmatically related to the role of proficiency: theorizing and measuring second language proficiency; the dimensions of L2 proficiency; factors contributing to the attainment of L2 proficiency and attaining L2 proficiency in the classroom.
It also contains a variety of research accounts about the specific factors which have an effect on proficiency together with a theorised measurement of proficiency in second...
Benati provides clarity about the characteristics and notion of language proficiency in the field of second language acquisition. He looks at four ...
Issues in Second Language Teaching is a text-book written in order to help trainee teachers and more experienced teachers reflect on certain topics related to second language learning and language teaching. It provides readers with a better understanding of the interface between second language learning theory and research, and language teaching practices. The main objective of the textbook is to develop and enhance readers' theoretical and practical understanding of how teachers should approach the way they teach languages in the classroom. Readers will be asked to reflect on the...
Issues in Second Language Teaching is a text-book written in order to help trainee teachers and more experienced teachers reflect on certain topics re...
This collection of essays builds on the authors previous work and aims to open an additional branch of research in Processing Instruction and to stimulate further research. This is the first collection of studies that empirically address the role that individual differences, such as age, gender, and native language background, might play in the results generated by Processing Instruction.
This collection of essays builds on the authors previous work and aims to open an additional branch of research in Processing Instruction and to stimu...
This book is to help teachers and undergraduate students develop the skills to understand, interpret, and analyse research in second language learning and teaching; to introduce the process and practicalities of conducting second language research; and to provide the underpinning knowledge to enable them to develop appropriate research designs.
This book is to help teachers and undergraduate students develop the skills to understand, interpret, and analyse research in second language learning...
