Bryfonski, Lara, 1989-

The art and science of language teaching / Lara Bryfonski, Alison Mackey. - 357p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Frontmatter
Part I - Teacher and Student Talk

pp 1-74
1 - How do I get my learners to start and stay talking in the second language?

pp 3-21
2 - How do I maximize input in the second language?

pp 22-33
3 - Why, when, and how (much) should I correct my learners?

pp 34-47
4 - How do I promote peer interaction in the classroom?

pp 48-62
5 - What kinds of learning strategies can I teach my learners?

pp 63-74
Part II - Differentiation

pp 75-150
6 - How does language learner identity influence the language learning experience?

pp 77-92
7 - How do I best support neurodiverse language learners?

pp 93-106
8 - How do learners’ motivation and anxiety levels impact their language learning experience?

pp 107-122
9 - How can aptitude be leveraged for language learning?

pp 123-135
10 - It’s much harder to learn (and teach) my language compared to other languages, and it takes much longer. How can I compensate for these difficulties with my learners?

pp 136-150
Part III - Teaching the Skills

pp 151-230
11 - How or when should I teach grammar?

pp 153-166
12 - Is there a “best” way to teach pronunciation?

pp 167-181
13 - How can I incorporate literacy skills in the target language?

pp 182-198
14 - When or how should I teach vocabulary?

pp 199-216
15 - What are some strategies for teaching learners about politeness, register, or other pragmatic skills in the second language?

pp 217-230
Part IV - Lesson and Unit Planning

pp 231-330
16 - What are some of the most popular language teaching methods?

pp 233-248
17 - Content, form, and activities: How do I select activities, tasks, and projects?

pp 249-265
18 - Menus and maps: How can I make my classroom more authentic in terms of materials and practices?

pp 266-282
19 - How could/should I best use technology in the language classroom?

pp 283-296
20 - How do I assess language learning?

pp 297-317
21 - How can I make the most of professional development opportunities for language teachers?

pp 318-330
Glossary

pp 331-336
References and Resources

pp 337-354
Index

pp 355-358

"Designed for language teachers of all levels and languages who seek to inform their classroom practices with current research findings on second language acquisition, this user-friendly book can be used in education courses, professional development training, and workshops"--

9781108932011

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Language and languages--Study and teaching.

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