Behaviourism / Hamid Reza Kargozari and Eczema Faravani -- Cognitive approaches to second language acquisition: a symbiosis between nature and nurture / Parviz Mafton and Nima Shakori -- Constructivism / Hossein Nassaji and Jun Tian -- Connectionism / Michael R.W. Dawson -- Interactionism / Shawn Loewen and Jennifer Majorana -- Critical theories of SLA and their applications to reflective and effective teaching / Graham V. Crookes -- Reflective and effective teaching of pronunciation / John M. Levis and Shannon Mccrocklin -- Reflective and effective teaching of grammar / Constance Weaver and Dorothy Gillmeister -- Reflective and effective teaching of vocabulary / Ulugbek Nurmukhamedov and Luke Plonsky -- Reflective and effective teaching of idioms through a pragmatic perspective / John L. Liontas -- Reflective teaching of speaking / Anne Burns -- Reflective and effective teaching of writing / Mitra Zeraatpishe and Maryam Azarnoosh -- Reflective and effective teaching of listening / Christine C.M. Goh and Larry Vandergrift -- Reflective and effective teaching of reading / Richard R. Day.
Summary:
"A reflective teacher as a growth-minded person seeks opportunities to continue professional development. Reflection not only ignites a teacher's desire for improvement, but also inspires continuous learning. Through accurate grasp of self-assessment, confidence, self-appraisal, a reflective practitioner can plant the seeds of effective teaching. This book aims to guide EFL teachers to teach language reflectively and effectively. It includes two parts, the first focuses on the SLA theories and their impact on language teaching and the second centers on the reflective and effective teaching of language components and skills. The editors hope this book could contribute to those who wish to become effective teachers since this results in nurturing learners' cravings to learn in a safe and supportive environment"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Critical new literacies: the praxis of English language teaching and learning (PELT) ; volume 7
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.