The papers in this collection are further enquiries into issues raised by Professor Henry Widdowson in Explorations in Applied Linguistics.
The papers range from descriptive to pedagogic issues and they are concerned with the formulation of a relevant model of language which will serve as a source of reference for a principled approach to language teaching.
There are six sections:
Theory and practice (Chapters 1-3)
Discourse: the use of written language (Chapters 4-7)
Discourse: schema, procedure, and sign (Chapters 8-9)
Professor Henry Widdowson's collection of papers covers a range of theoretical and practical aspects of communicative language teaching.
In recent years there has been growing recognition of Professor Widdowson's major contribution to the study of communicative language teaching. This collection of papers, published together for the first time, shows the development of Widdowson's thinking. The papers, which range from theoretical discussion to classroom practice, are not intended to be prescriptive, nor do they try to provide conclusive arguments. Rather they invite the reader to explore ideas, to consider the practical implications of certain theoretical developments, and to examine his own assumptions more closely.
This volume bridges the gap between the theoretical and practical aspects of communicative language teaching, and Professor Widdowson's clear and original treatment of the subject will appeal to both teachers and applied linguists
Written by teachers for teachers, this is a practical introduction to
models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language
learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by
focusing on particular methods. It gives the background of the method's
development, discusses practical examples and applications, provides
possible caveats and modifications, and offers a list for further
reading about the method.
The book is written to be of immediate use to
classroom teachers but will also be valuable as a supplementary
textbook. All methods discussed are currently being taught in Norland's
classes and implemented through the student teaching program at Luther
College.
Strategies include: Grammar-based Approaches, The Silent Way,
Experiential Language Learning, Literature-based Approach, Family
Literacy, and many more.
Grades K-12.
Teaching techniques in English as a second language.
Series Editors: Russell N.Campbell and William E. Rutherford
Techniques in Teaching Writing outlines practical procedures for teachers, including ways to stimulate students to write through pictures, readings, and discussions, and effective, motivating ways to respond to student writing. This book includes 9 chapters: introduction teaching writing in ESL classes, techniques in planning the class: seven basic questions, techniques in using pictures, techniques in using readings, techniques in using all language skills, techniques in teaching practical writing, techniques in using controlled writing, techniques in teaching organization, techniques in responding to students' writing.
Teaching techniques in English as a second language.
Series Editors: Russell N.Campbell and William E. Rutherford
Techniques and Resources in Teaching Reading answers theoretical and practical questions on the teaching of reading. It offers numerous suggestions on how to teach expository prose, non prose reading, fiction, poetry, and songs. This book includes 7 chapters: introduction to second language reading, teaching as decision making, nonprose reading, expository prose, editorializing and opinion, fiction poetry and songs, developing instructional materials.
