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Technology and Teaching English Language Learners 1/e

Mary Ellen Butler-Pascoe
Karin M. Wiburg

Published October 2002 by Allyn & Bacon
Copyright 2003, 256 pp., Paper
ISBN: 0-205-32677-3
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$38.80

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Summary

KEY BENEFITS: This unprecedented book introduces the latest use of technology to support second language acquisition, combining the application of technology with language acquisition theory and practice in the modern classroom. KEY TOPICS: This book is coherently organized around the teaching concepts and approaches such as communicative, content-based, skills-based and inquiry base teaching. The authors provide an extensive, up-to-date coverage of issues such as the use of technology for communicative language teaching, using technology to teach oral communication skills and reading and writing.MARKET: For anyone interested in learning ways to integrate technology in the teaching of English Language.

Features

  • Vignettes throughout the text illustrate the application of theory to real-world language learning. Scenarios provide deeper understanding of how to apply theory and how to connect technology applications to theoretical approaches in second language acquisition.
  • Technology is well integrated with TESOL courses and programs by combining theory with practical classroom experience and applications.
  • A goldmine of Web and software links throughout the text support easy connections between text and technology applications. Examples and print screens of software and Web sites clarify connections between concepts and technology-based learning activities.
  • Chapter organizers and introductions give a clear-cut, at-a-glance overview of what is covered in each chapter at a glance.
  • Charts and boxes in each chapter highlight main points and link theory to practical applications.
  • Chapter summaries and “Learning Activities” at the end of each chapter provide practice in applying theories and utilizing resources discussed in the chapter.
  • “Guiding Questions” interspersed throughout every chapter give students framing questions around which to organize concepts and ideas as they read the material.


Table of Contents

Preface.

1. Introduction.

2. Communicative Language Teaching.

3. Content-based Instruction for English Language Learners.

4. Using Technology to Teach Oral Communication Skills.

Developing Listening Skills.

Developing Speaking Skills.

5. Using Technology to Teach Reading and Writing.

Developing Reading Skills.

Developing Writing Skills.

6. Teaching Thinking and Inquiry-based Learning with English Language Learners.

7. Culture and Community and Diverse Learners.

8. Assessment and Second Language Teaching.




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