New Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Modern Languages

Erscheinungsjahr 2000
ISBN: 978-1-85359-471-7
Verlag: Multilingual Matters

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 300 g

This exciting new publication featuring chapters from some of the foremost practitioners in the field of modern languages today closely examines research-based analysis, structural contexts and classroom practice in teaching and learning. After analysing the current situation, each author proposes radical solutions to current problems and the whole book provides much needed fresh thinking on methodology and pedagogy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Green, Simon

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Notes on the Contributors

Simon Green: Introduction

Part I Research-based Critical Analysis

1 Michael Grenfell: Learning and Teaching Strategies

2 David Little: Learner Autonomy: Why Foreign Languages Should Occupy a Central Role in the Curriculum

3 Gary Chambers: Motivation and the Learners of Modern Languages

Part II The Current Educational Context

4 Ann Gregory: The Primary Sector

5 Christopher Brumfit: Modern Languages within a Policy for Language in Education

6 Anthony Lodge: Higher Education

Part III Classroom Practice

7 Philip Hood: Logging on to Learning: ICT, Modern Languages and Real Communicative Classrooms?

8 John Thorogood: Vocational Languages: An Analysis of Current Practice and Suggestions for a Way Forward

9 Do Coyle: Meeting the Challenge: Developing the 3Cs Curriculum

Kim Brown: Conclusion: Creative Thinking About a New Modern Languages Pedagogy

Über Autor(innen)

Green, Simon
Simon Green is Senior Lecturer in Education and German at Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds. His recent publications include: On est fou du foot/Football Crazy with M. Doublier and S. Haworth (CILT, 1998), Pupils' Perceptions of Europe - Identity and Education with A. Convery, M. Evans, E. Macaro and J. Mellor (Cassell, 1997), Kick-Off Deutsch with G. Herlt and F. Dehmel (Goethe-Institut, 1996 ).