The Plurilingualism Project

The Plurilingualism Project
Author: Britta Hufeisen
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287151452

This publication contains a selection of papers submitted to five conferences held in European countries during 2000-2001, which explored the concept of plurilingualism focused on the development of principles and a framework for the promotion of teaching more than one foreign language in schools.

Intercultural Competence

Intercultural Competence
Author: Gerhard Neuner
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789287151704

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning

Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning
Author: Michael Byram
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 748
Release: 2004
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780415332866

This handbook deals with all aspects of contemporary language teaching and its history. Produced for language teaching professionals, it is also useful as a reference work for academic studies at postgraduate level.

The Action-oriented Approach

The Action-oriented Approach
Author: Enrica Piccardo
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2019-07-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1788924363

This book presents the background to the current shift in language education towards action-oriented/action-based teaching, and provides a theorization of the Action-oriented Approach (AoA). It discusses the concepts and theories that paved the way for the AoA and explores their relevance for the way language education is conceived and implemented in the classroom. In the process, it revisits the concept of competence and discusses the dynamic notions of mediation and plurilingualism. The authors explain the way in which the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and its recent update, the CEFR Companion Volume, broaden the scope of language education, in particular in relation to the actional turn. The book provides scholars and practitioners with a research-informed description of the AoA, explains its implications for curriculum planning, teaching and assessment, and elaborates on its pedagogical implications.

Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School

Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School
Author: Norbert Pachler
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0415162815

Designed as a text to support student teachers in training, this book focuses on the key skills of teaching modern foreign languages. The practical focus of the book is underpinned by a theoretical perspective including ample opportunities for reflection. Account is taken of national statutory frameworks. The book aims to assist student teachers in developing a personal approach to modern foreign languages teaching and to choose the most effective and appropriate methods to help pupils gain relevant knowledge, skills and understanding. For mentors and tutors working with student teachers this book provides an overview of the areas covered by student teachers during their course of initial teacher education. Chapters cover, for instance: the teaching of grammar and cultural awareness assessment the use of the target language for instruction and interaction the use of new technologies in the classroom. Examples are given in French, German and Spanish, but most are transferable to other languages.

Aspects of Modern Language Teaching in Europe

Aspects of Modern Language Teaching in Europe
Author: Wolf Gewehr
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2002-03-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134691017

From the teaching of grammar to the teaching of literature; from classroom teaching to independent learning; from role-playing to CAL - few books on teaching languages cover such a wide field. In this book teaching experience and research from practitioners in four European countries throw new light on old problems faced every day, while others reveal innovative teaching methods and new insights into how teachers and learners interact. Sections include: *language learning strategies and computer-assisted language learning *facilitating individual progress through autonomous learning *how to bring a foreign country alive in the classroom *de-mythologising grammar teaching *how different types of dictionaries can make valuable contributions to language teaching *teaching and using idiomatic phrases.

Translation in Second Language Learning and Teaching

Translation in Second Language Learning and Teaching
Author: Arnd Witte
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9783039118977

Proceedings of a conference, "Translation in second language teaching and learning", that took place at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, March 27-29, 2008

Experiential Learning in Foreign Language Education

Experiential Learning in Foreign Language Education
Author: Viljo Kohonen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-06-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1317883071

The goal of foreign language teaching is expanding from communicative competence towards an intercultural action competence. Essential in the new orientation is the shift towards a more balanced emphasis between the external factors in the learning environment and the personal capacity, conceptions, beliefs and assumptions inside the learner's mind. As part of the changes, assessment is seen as an important means of enhancing the elearning processes, emphasising the role of refelctive self-assessment. The text explores and integrates the necessary knowledge base and practices in foreign language education in terms of the basic concepts of experiential learning, intercultural learning, autobiographical knowledge and teacher development, together with the philosophical underpinnings of foreign language education.

Learning to Teach Modern Languages in the Secondary School

Learning to Teach Modern Languages in the Secondary School
Author: Norbert Pachler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2013-11-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1317761413

Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School has established itself as the leading textbook for student teachers of modern foreign languages in the UK. The practical focus of the book is underpinned by a theoretical perspective, and students are encouraged to develop a personal approach to modern foreign language teaching. An account is also taken of relevant statutory frameworks. This fully revised, third edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of recent policy and curriculum changes. And, with the recent increased emphasis on teachers as researchers, and the alignment of many PGCE courses, with Masters Level criteria, reference to important concepts and theoretical positions have been strengthened with strong reference to their relevance in the context of professional practice and a new chapter discussing the findings of research on Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Learning has been added. Other chapters cover a wide range of relevant topics, including: teaching methods and learning strategies teaching in the target language and developing cultural awareness the teaching of grammar differentiation and assessment the use of ICT in modern foreign language teaching.

Teaching Modern Foreign Languages at Advanced Level

Teaching Modern Foreign Languages at Advanced Level
Author: Norbert Pachler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1128
Release: 2002-11-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134630522

Designed to complement Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School, this book focuses specifically on the skills and processes of teaching MFL at A and A/S level in schools and colleges. The book is divided into three sections: the changing nature of A and A/S level courses; bridging the gap between GCSE and A level; and planning, teaching and assessment. With chapters on learner independence, teaching and learning grammar, planning topics and programmes of work, working with literature, and vocational alternatives, the book will be an essential text for all secondary MFL students and teachers.