Technology and Teaching English Language Learners
Published on 6. October 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-205-32677-8 (ISBN)
Description
This unprecedented text is an indispensable tool for teachers of English language learners who want to connect the theory of language learning to technology applications and second language teaching strategies.
Tailored to one's needs, it is coherently organized around teaching and approaches with which second language teachers are familiar, including communicative, content-based, skills-based, and inquiry-based teaching. Butler-Pascoe and Wiburg leave no stone unturned and provide an extensive, up-to-date coverage of timely issues such as using technology for communicative language teaching; using technology to teach oral communication skills and reading and writing; teaching thinking and inquiry-based learning with English language learners; culture, community, and diverse learners; and using computers for assessment in second language teaching.
Tailored to one's needs, it is coherently organized around teaching and approaches with which second language teachers are familiar, including communicative, content-based, skills-based, and inquiry-based teaching. Butler-Pascoe and Wiburg leave no stone unturned and provide an extensive, up-to-date coverage of timely issues such as using technology for communicative language teaching; using technology to teach oral communication skills and reading and writing; teaching thinking and inquiry-based learning with English language learners; culture, community, and diverse learners; and using computers for assessment in second language teaching.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-32677-8 (9780205326778)
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Content
Preface.
1. Introduction.
2. Communicative Language Teaching.
3. Content-based Instruction for English Language Learners.
4. Using Technology to Teach Oral Communication Skills.
Developing Listening Skills.
Developing Speaking Skills.
5. Using Technology to Teach Reading and Writing.
Developing Reading Skills.
Developing Writing Skills.
6. Teaching Thinking and Inquiry-based Learning with English Language Learners.
7. Culture and Community and Diverse Learners.
8. Assessment and Second Language Teaching.
1. Introduction.
2. Communicative Language Teaching.
3. Content-based Instruction for English Language Learners.
4. Using Technology to Teach Oral Communication Skills.
Developing Listening Skills.
Developing Speaking Skills.
5. Using Technology to Teach Reading and Writing.
Developing Reading Skills.
Developing Writing Skills.
6. Teaching Thinking and Inquiry-based Learning with English Language Learners.
7. Culture and Community and Diverse Learners.
8. Assessment and Second Language Teaching.