Making It Happen: Interaction in the Second Language Classroom, From Theory to Practice
2nd Edition
Published on 5. October 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-201-42018-0 (ISBN)
Description
This updated and expanded Second Edition of Making It Happen lays a solid foundation for creating meaningful interaction in the second language classroom.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Target group
ELT/ESL
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
712 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-201-42018-0 (9780201420180)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I A THEORETICAL FOUNDATION: DEVELOPING YOUR OWN LANGUAGE TEACHING PRINCIPLES
Chapter 1 FROM GRAMMATICAL TO COMMUNICATIVE APPROACHES
Questions to Think About
Grammar-Based Approaches
Chomsky's Contributions
Wilkins and Beyond
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 2 THE CLASSROOM AS AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Questions to Think About
A Comparison Between First- and Second-Language Acquisition
The Process of Learning a Second Language
Language Acquisition in the Classroom
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 3 TOWARD AN INTERACTIONAL APPROACH
Questions to Think About
The Zone of Proximal Development and the
Importance of Social Interaction
The i + 1 and the Nature of Social Interaction
When Instructed Grammar Might Help
The Role of Output in the Acquisition Process
Learning Strategies
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 4 LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS INTEGRATION
Questions to Think About
A Natural Language Framework
Skills Integration
Reading as an Interactive Process
Facilitating the Reading Experience
Writing as an Interactive Process
Facilitating the Writing Experience
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 5 THE AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
Questions to Think About
Attitudes
Motivation
Level of Anxiety
Related Factors
Creating an Optimal School and Community Environment
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 6 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Questions to Think About
Language Tests
Determining Placement
Making Evaluation an Integral Part of the Classroom Environment
Portfolios
Performance Checklists
Other Assessment Procedures
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Part II EXPLORING METHODS AND ACTIVITIES: WHAT CAN WE LEARN?
Chapter 7 THE TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE AND THE AUDIO-MOTOR UNIT
Questions to Think About
The Total Physical Response
The Audio-Motor Unit
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 8 THE NATURAL APPROACH: HOW IT IS EVOLVING
Questions to Think About
An Overview
The Comprehension Stage
The Early Speech Production Stage
The Speech-Emergence Stage and Beyond
Expansions of the Natural Approach
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 9 JAZZ CHANTS, MUSIC, AND POETRY
Questions to Think About
Jazz Chants
Music
Poetry
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 10 STORYTELLING, ROLE PLAY, AND DRAMA
Questions to Think About
Warm-Ups
Storytelling
Role Play
Drama
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 11 GAMES
Questions to Think About
Nonverbal Games
Board-Advancing Games
Word-Focus Games
Treasure Hunts
Guessing Games
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 12 WAYS TO PROMOTE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Questions to Think About
The Language Experience Approach
Literature-Based Curriculum
Writing Workshops
Advanced Academic Reading and Writing
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 13 AFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES
Questions to Think About
Background Information and Description
Preparation of the Students
Affective Activities
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Part III PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: SOME
PRACTICAL ISSUES
Chapter 14 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Questions to Think About
Integration of Methods and Activities
Deciding the Focus of the Program
Proficiency/Competency-Based Instruction
Task-Based Instruction
Content-Based Instruction
Utilizing Peer Teachers and Lay Assistants
Cooperative Learning as a Management Technique
Planning Lessons
Theme Cycles
Adapting the Content
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 15 TOOLS OF THE TRADE: TEXTBOOKS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND VIDEOS
Questions to Think About
Textbooks
The Episode Hypothesis
Selection Considerations
Computer Programs
Word Processors
Computer Networks
Games
Programming/Problem-Solving Tools
Videos
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 16 TEACHING THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS
Questions to Think About
Submersion
Immersion
Foreign-Language Immersion
Second-Language Immersion
Bilingual Education
An Optimal Program for ESL Students
An Optimal Program for Foreign-Language Students
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Part IV PROGRAMS IN ACTION
Chapter 17 ESL PROGRAMS
A College Center for International Programs
A University Support Program
A Life-Skills Adult Basic Education Program
A Secondary Sheltered English Model
A High School ESL Academic Program: Humanitas
An Elementary District-Wide Program
A Kindergarten ESL Academic Program within a Spanish Bilingual School
Chapter 18 FOREIGN-LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
A Bicultural Institute for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
A French Immersion Model for Elementary Students
A Middle School Spanish Language Program
A High School Spanish Program
One District's Approach to Foreign-Language Teaching
CONCLUSION
Part V RELATED READINGS
How Language Is Shaped: An Interview
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Interaction between Learning And Development
Language Proficiency, Bilingualism and Academic Achievement
REFERENCES
INDEX
Chapter 1 FROM GRAMMATICAL TO COMMUNICATIVE APPROACHES
Questions to Think About
Grammar-Based Approaches
Chomsky's Contributions
Wilkins and Beyond
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 2 THE CLASSROOM AS AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Questions to Think About
A Comparison Between First- and Second-Language Acquisition
The Process of Learning a Second Language
Language Acquisition in the Classroom
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 3 TOWARD AN INTERACTIONAL APPROACH
Questions to Think About
The Zone of Proximal Development and the
Importance of Social Interaction
The i + 1 and the Nature of Social Interaction
When Instructed Grammar Might Help
The Role of Output in the Acquisition Process
Learning Strategies
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 4 LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AND SKILLS INTEGRATION
Questions to Think About
A Natural Language Framework
Skills Integration
Reading as an Interactive Process
Facilitating the Reading Experience
Writing as an Interactive Process
Facilitating the Writing Experience
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 5 THE AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
Questions to Think About
Attitudes
Motivation
Level of Anxiety
Related Factors
Creating an Optimal School and Community Environment
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 6 LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
Questions to Think About
Language Tests
Determining Placement
Making Evaluation an Integral Part of the Classroom Environment
Portfolios
Performance Checklists
Other Assessment Procedures
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Part II EXPLORING METHODS AND ACTIVITIES: WHAT CAN WE LEARN?
Chapter 7 THE TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE AND THE AUDIO-MOTOR UNIT
Questions to Think About
The Total Physical Response
The Audio-Motor Unit
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 8 THE NATURAL APPROACH: HOW IT IS EVOLVING
Questions to Think About
An Overview
The Comprehension Stage
The Early Speech Production Stage
The Speech-Emergence Stage and Beyond
Expansions of the Natural Approach
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 9 JAZZ CHANTS, MUSIC, AND POETRY
Questions to Think About
Jazz Chants
Music
Poetry
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 10 STORYTELLING, ROLE PLAY, AND DRAMA
Questions to Think About
Warm-Ups
Storytelling
Role Play
Drama
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 11 GAMES
Questions to Think About
Nonverbal Games
Board-Advancing Games
Word-Focus Games
Treasure Hunts
Guessing Games
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 12 WAYS TO PROMOTE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Questions to Think About
The Language Experience Approach
Literature-Based Curriculum
Writing Workshops
Advanced Academic Reading and Writing
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 13 AFFECTIVE ACTIVITIES
Questions to Think About
Background Information and Description
Preparation of the Students
Affective Activities
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Part III PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: SOME
PRACTICAL ISSUES
Chapter 14 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Questions to Think About
Integration of Methods and Activities
Deciding the Focus of the Program
Proficiency/Competency-Based Instruction
Task-Based Instruction
Content-Based Instruction
Utilizing Peer Teachers and Lay Assistants
Cooperative Learning as a Management Technique
Planning Lessons
Theme Cycles
Adapting the Content
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 15 TOOLS OF THE TRADE: TEXTBOOKS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND VIDEOS
Questions to Think About
Textbooks
The Episode Hypothesis
Selection Considerations
Computer Programs
Word Processors
Computer Networks
Games
Programming/Problem-Solving Tools
Videos
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Chapter 16 TEACHING THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS
Questions to Think About
Submersion
Immersion
Foreign-Language Immersion
Second-Language Immersion
Bilingual Education
An Optimal Program for ESL Students
An Optimal Program for Foreign-Language Students
Summary
Readings, Reflection, and Discussion
Part IV PROGRAMS IN ACTION
Chapter 17 ESL PROGRAMS
A College Center for International Programs
A University Support Program
A Life-Skills Adult Basic Education Program
A Secondary Sheltered English Model
A High School ESL Academic Program: Humanitas
An Elementary District-Wide Program
A Kindergarten ESL Academic Program within a Spanish Bilingual School
Chapter 18 FOREIGN-LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
A Bicultural Institute for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
A French Immersion Model for Elementary Students
A Middle School Spanish Language Program
A High School Spanish Program
One District's Approach to Foreign-Language Teaching
CONCLUSION
Part V RELATED READINGS
How Language Is Shaped: An Interview
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Interaction between Learning And Development
Language Proficiency, Bilingualism and Academic Achievement
REFERENCES
INDEX