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Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching by Mike Long (2014, Trade Paperback)

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The first part of th combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100470658940

ISBN-139780470658949

eBay Product ID (ePID)202503778

Product Key Features

Number of Pages456 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSecond Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching

Publication Year2014

SubjectStudy & Teaching, Linguistics / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorMike Long

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight23.9 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-015377

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Long's thorough knowledge of a broad range of LT related theories and research makes Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching a book that both current and potential users of TBLT are highly recommended to read. It offers not only an understanding of the theoretical rationale of TBLT but also support in the form of a range of practical suggestions associated with the implementation of TBLT in specific circumstances." (Oxford Journals 2016)

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal418.0071

SynopsisThis is an in-depth explanation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and the methods necessary to implement it in the classroom successfully. It combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education., Written by an esteemed scholar of second language acquisition with over 30 years of research and classroom experience, this book offers an in-depth analysis of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and the methods necessary to implement it in the language classroom successfully. The first part of the book combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education. The second part details best practices for TBLT programs, from design to implementation and evaluation. It includes discussion of learner needs and means analysis; syllabus design; materials writing; choice of methodological principles and pedagogic procedures; criterion-referenced, task-based performance assessment; and program evaluation. A final chapter analyzes recent findings in the diffusion of innovation in education and assesses the potential impact of TBLT on second and foreign language learning. Innovative and forward-thinking, this is an exciting new approach to language teaching with important ideas for researchers and classroom practitioners alike., This book offers an in-depth explanation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and the methods necessary to implement it in the language classroom successfully. Combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education Details best practice for TBLT programs, including discussion of learner needs and means analysis; syllabus design; materials writing; choice of methodological principles and pedagogic procedures; criterion-referenced, task-based performance assessment; and program evaluation Written by an esteemed scholar of second language acquisition with over 30 years of research and classroom experience Considers diffusion of innovation in education and the potential impact of TBLT on foreign and second language learning

LC Classification NumberP118.2.L668 2015