Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching

K. Johnson

ISBN 10: 0230554369 / ISBN 13: 9780230554368

Published by Palgrave Macmillan UK Nov 2005, 2005

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Understanding what constitutes expertise in language learning and teaching is important for theoretical reasons related to psycholinguistic, and applied linguistic, enquiry. It also has many significant applications in practice, particularly in relation to the training and practice of language teachers and improvements in students' strategies of learning. In this volume, methodologies for establishing what constitutes expert practice are discussed and the contributions address the fields of listening, reading, writing, speaking and communication strategies, looking at common characteristics of the 'expert teacher' and the 'expert learner'. 272 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Nov 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230554369
• ISBN 13: 9780230554368
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 140H x 15D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 346 grams

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Synopsis

Understanding what constitutes expertise in language learning and teaching is important for theoretical reasons related to psycholinguistic, and applied linguistic, enquiry. It also has many significant applications in practice, particularly in relation to the training and practice of language teachers and improvements in students' strategies of learning. In this volume, methodologies for establishing what constitutes expert practice are discussed and the contributions address the fields of listening, reading, writing, speaking and communication strategies, looking at common characteristics of the 'expert teacher' and the 'expert learner'.

About the Author

SIMON BORG, School of Education, University of Leeds, UK MARTIN BYGATE, Department of Linguistics, University of Lancaster, UK CHRISTINE GOH, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore STEVEN McDONOUGH, Department of Languages and Linguistics, University of Essex, UK JOAN RUBIN, Joan Rubin Associates, USA VIRGINIA SAMUDA, Department of Linguistics, University of Lancaster, UK AMY B.M. TSUI, Faculty of Education, Hong Kong CATHERINE WALLACE, University of London, Institute of Education, UK ALAN WATERS, Department of Linguistics, University of Lancaster, UK SARA CUSHING WEIGLE, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Georgia, USA.