This carefully balanced set of studies and practitioner research projects carried out in various learning contexts around the world highlights cutting-edge research in the use of digital learning tech
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an authoritative reference dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. Offering a comprehensive range of art
The topics in this book include learners' and teachers' beliefs about how a subject should be learned and taught Learning and working in groups Relationships with others Motivation to start and
The use of technology for second language learning is ever more present. This book offers a unique four-prong approach (theoretical, methodological, empirical, and pedagogical) to current and prospect
This monograph offers research-based perspectives and linguistically informed approaches to supporting language and literacy development in higher education.
"This text provides an entry-level introduction to narrative inquiry methods, grounded in empirical research within the fields of language teaching and learning. The book discusses basic concepts, exp
This text provides an entry-level introduction to narrative inquiry methods, grounded in empirical research within the fields of language teaching and learning. The book discusses basic concepts, expl
The work presented in this book stems from a postgraduate conference held by IRAAL (The Irish Society for Applied Linguistics) at the University of Limerick in October 2010. IRAAL was founded in 1975
Ideological and educational-political aspects of the link between language and faith—especially between Global English and Christianity—is a topic of growing interest in the field of English language
With limited empirical research available on online teaching across cultures especially with Native and Hispanic American students, this book will present the findings of a two-year, Spencer-funded st
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning is an authoritative reference dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. Offering a comprehensive range of art
Recent years have seen a growing interest in the pedagogical benefits of digital games, which have the potential to engage learners and to encourage interaction in the target language. The use of digi
Recent years have seen a growing interest in the pedagogical benefits of digital games, which have the potential to engage learners and to encourage interaction in the target language. The use of digi
Media is now an integral constituent of any educational context. In particular, computer and internet media can have significant bearing on foreign language learning processes and outcomes. Such highl
An understanding of sociocultural context is crucial in second language learning ? yet developing this awareness often poses a real challenge to the typical language learner. This book is a practical
Computers play a crucial and rapidly evolving role in education, particularly in the area of language learning. Far from being a tool mimicking a textbook or teacher, Computer-Assisted Language Learn
Calling for the incorporation of pragmatics (the linguistic subfield concerned with the ways context contributes to meaning) into foreign/second language teaching, the editors (a trio of professors of
Discursive Practice is a theory of the linguistic and socio-cultural characteristics of recurring episodes of face-to-face interaction; episodes that have social and cultural significance to a communi
Leadership skills are indispensable in language teaching and learning, and the effectiveness of these skills directly affect the quality of language education, the soundness of a program, and the sat
This book deals with research and practice in online communication and communication technologies of language learning and teaching. These include all forms of computerized media using text, graphics,
In today’s linguistically diverse classrooms, it is essential for teachers to understand the needs of students who are acquiring English as an additional language. A firm knowledge of theoretical and
This volume brings together contributions by leading researchers active in developing the social interactional and socio-cultural approaches to language learning and teaching. It provides not only an
Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) are becoming increasingly common in schools and early years settings, and it is important for trainees to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to use
Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) are becoming increasingly common in schools, and it is important for trainees to be equipped with the necessary skills and understanding to use them effectively to
"This book enumerates the difficulties in implementing technology within the educational curriculum in the context of institutional policy and procedures"--Provided by publisher.
For classroom teachers, Slator (computer science, North Dakota State U.) explains the theory behind the computer games he and his associates have devised for educational purposes, and suggests how to
"This book investigates issues around teams in the virtual and hybrid classroom, offering a view of current research and practice on the subject of virtual and collaborative teams in teaching and lear
The ultimate practical, hands-on training guide in dual language instruction, this text leaves no stone unturned by directly adressing questions posed by practitioners, administrators, and parents reg
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Langauge Teaching and Learning is an authoritative reference dealing with all aspects of this increasingly important field of study. Offering a comprehensive range of art
The first volume of the Heinle Professional Series in Language Instruction addresses ways in which technology can be adapted to suit various teaching methodologies and integrated into the foreign lan
Soltero (bilingual-bicultural education, DePaul U.) presents a text for preservice and in-service teachers, administrators, and other professional educators who are or will be involved in the planning
The now familiar forces of globalisation and internationalisation are influencing the role and significance of language teaching and learning in contemporary classrooms. This affects the ways in which
