John M Norris, John McE Davis, Veronika Timpe-Laughlin

Second Language Educational Experiences for Adult Learners

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Second Language Educational Experiences for Adult Learners explains the latest research on adult learning and then applies that work to specifically address second language learning. In the foundational chapters, this book introduces some of the differences between language learning for adults. In the second half of the volume, the authors move to consider educational design in chapters on curriculum, materials, assessment, and technology. This is an essential book for researchers and students interested in the science of language learning or anyone looking to better understand the science of adult education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 308
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9780415784078
• ISBN-10: 0415784077
• Artikelnr.: 48240767

Autorenporträt

John M. Norris is Principal Research Scientist in English language learning and assessment at the Educational Testing Service, USA. John McE. Davis is Evaluation Specialist (Contractor, Yorktown Systems Group) at the Foreign Service Institute, U.S. Department of State. Veronika Timpe-Laughlin is Associate Research Scientist in English language learning and assessment at the Educational Testing Service, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1. Introduction: Foundations for Designing Second Language
Educational Experiences. Part 1. Second Language Acquisition and the
Language Learner. Chapter 2. Second Language Learning Theories. Chapter 3.
Learner Individual Differences-Static. Chapter 4. Learner Individual
Differences-Dynamic. Part 2. Second Language Instruction, Assessment, and
Educational Design. Chapter 5. Language Pedagogical Approaches. Chapter 6.
Teaching Language Skills. Chapter 7. Assessment in Support of Language
Learning and Teaching. Chapter 8. Approaches to Curriculum and Materials
Development for Language Education. Chapter 9. Instructional Sequencing and
Language Learning Progressions. Part 3. Second Language Educational
Innovation and Support. Chapter 10. Localizing Language Education. Chapter
11. Supporting Teachers in Utilizing Language Learning Materials. Chapter
12. Monitoring and Improving Language Instruction. Chapter 13. Implications
for Technology-Mediated Language Learning and Instruction.