Full Description
This exciting new edition of a classic, best-selling text lays a solid foundation for creating meaningful interaction in the language classroom. A new focus on participatory teaching draws on cutting-edge critical pedagogy to support an already comprehensive research base -- and the writing is even friendlier and more accessible than ever!
Contents
Part I THEORETICAL CONSIDERATIONSTEACHING PRINCIPLES Chapter 1 From Grammatical to Communicative Approaches Chapter 2 The Classroom as an Environment for Language Acquisition Chapter 3 The Role of Interaction Chapter 4 Participatory Language Teaching Chapter 5 Literacy Development and Skills Integration Chapter 6 The Affective Domain Chapter 7 Language Assessment and Standards Part II Involvement in the Language Learning Process Chapter 9 Communicative Practices Chapter 10 Chants, Music, and Poetry Chapter 11 Storytelling, Role Play, and Drama Chapter 12 Games Chapter 13 Ways to Promote Literacy TOGETHER: SOME PRACTICAL ISSUES Chapter 15 Devising A Plan Chapter 16 Tools For Teaching Languages: Textbooks, Computer Programs, Videos, and Film Chapter 17 Teaching Language Through the Content Areas: Program Designs and Chapter 19 Foreign Language Programs Chapter 20 Two-Way Bilingual Programs Part V RELATED READING *The Social Politics and the Cultural Politics of Language *The Personal and Collective Transformation of Teachers Part VI CASE STUDIES
