Group Dynamics in the Language Classroom (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) - Softcover

Dörnyei, Dr Zoltán; Murphey, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521529719 ISBN 13: 9780521529716

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

Working, learning and living in groups is a central feature of human behaviour and the study of groups – called group dynamics – is a vibrant academic field. It overlaps such diverse areas as psychology, sociology, business studies and political science. It is also highly relevant to language education because the success of classroom learning is very much dependent on how students relate to each other, what the classroom climate is like, what roles the teacher and the learners play and, more generally, how well students can cooperate and communicate with each other. This innovative book addresses these issues and offers practical advice on how to manage language learner groups in such a way that they develop into cohesive and productive teams. Educators interested in communicative language teaching will particularly welcome this book as a useful guide in their day-to-day teaching practice.

About this title

Book Description

This innovative book offers practical advice on how to manage language learner groups so that they develop into cohesive and productive teams.

About the Author

Zoltan Dornyei is Professor of Psycholinguistics at the School of English, University of Nottingham. He has published widely on various aspects of second language acquisition and language learning motivation including Motivation, Language Identity and the L2 Self (2009, edited with Ema Ushioda).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521529719
• ISBN 13: 9780521529716
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204