Optimal Language Learning
The Strategies and Epiphanies of Gifted Language Learners
Published on 3. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-4758-3389-8 (ISBN)
Description
Most language learners find learning a language stressful and frustrating. However, the problem may not be with the language, but the approach to it. Optimal Language Learning describes the effective, idiosyncratic approaches of five highly gifted language learners, discerns patterns among their stories of success, and describes implications for language learning for anyone who would like to master a new language.
Reviews / Votes
It is refreshing to read about successful language students who come from diverse backgrounds and have such different motivations. I found myself nodding often as I read, writing down ideas concerning what I could do better in the classroom. I would encourage every World Language teacher to read this book. -- Noreen Hanlon, Award winning teacher of French, Ottawa Hills High School, Toledo, Ohio In a global world where the understanding of languages and cultures becomes increasingly important, Optimal Language Learning offers insight into language acquisition on a personal level that can be used to maximize learning. -- Janet Gorton, World Language Coordinator, Norman, Oklahoma Optimal Language Learning offers provocative lessons for second language learners while it challenges educators to provide an environment that facilitates language mastery. Highly recommended! -- Jean Oliver, PhD, award winning teacher of Spanish; author Optimal Language Learning can help teachers and students master a foreign language through facilitating flow and creating meaningful experiences. The book is a milestone in the field of SLA. -- Taewoong Kim, Researcher, The Center for Educational Development and Research, University of OklahomaMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 BW Illustrations, 13 BW Photos, 1 Table
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
187 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-3389-8 (9781475833898)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Noumane Rahouti | Lawrence Baines
Optimal Language Learning
The Strategies and Epiphanies of Gifted Language Learners
E-Book
03/2017
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€28.49
Available for download
Persons
Noumane Rahouti is a Lecturer in the English Language Institute at the University of Central Florida. His webpage is www.noumanerahouti.com
Lawrence Baines is a professor of English Education and Associate Dean at The University of Oklahoma. His webpage is www.lawrencebaines.com
Lawrence Baines is a professor of English Education and Associate Dean at The University of Oklahoma. His webpage is www.lawrencebaines.com
Content
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: LEARNING AND PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
CHAPTER 2: THE QUALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE
CHAPTER 3: ANDREW
CHAPTER 4: EMMA
CHAPTER 5: REBECCA
CHAPTER 6: GENEVIEVE
CHAPTER 7: SCOTT
CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 1: LEARNING AND PSYCHOLINGUISTICS
CHAPTER 2: THE QUALITY OF THE EXPERIENCE
CHAPTER 3: ANDREW
CHAPTER 4: EMMA
CHAPTER 5: REBECCA
CHAPTER 6: GENEVIEVE
CHAPTER 7: SCOTT
CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES