Second Language Teacher Education

A Cognitive and Evidence-Based Perspective

Professor Alessandro G. Benati (University College Dublin, Ireland)

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Bloomsbury Academic
19 September 2024

Language teaching theory & methods

How do students acquire a second language? How can teachers most effectively teach a second language? How do students and teachers develop communication in the language classroom?

This textbook is written specifically for a language teacher education programme. It provides teachers with the opportunity to move away from a belief-based teaching approach to a fact-based teaching approach in order to connect knowledge and evidence with innovation. Alessandro G. Benati structures this book around ten key questions that have driven the field of second language learning and language teaching. This provides readers with a clear understanding of:

· the relationship between theory and research in second language acquisition and language teaching · the nature and role of language and communication · the results and implications of classroom-based research

Pedagogical features in each of the ten units include: call-out boxes highlighting main ideas, further clarification sections to explain key terms, tasks and quizzes at the end of each unit to consolidate learning, and a teacher education evaluation form at the end for readers to reflect on the programme.

By: Professor Alessandro G. Benati (University College Dublin Ireland)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350438163
ISBN 10: 1350438162
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 19 September 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations Introduction 1. What are the Basic Ingredients in Language Learning? 2. How Does the Language System Develop? 3. What are the Effects of Instructional Efforts in Language Learning? 4. What is Language? And What is its Relevance for the Language Classroom? 5. Is There a More Dynamic Way to Organize the Language Classroom? 6. How Do We Make Language Classrooms Input-Rich? 7. How Do We Develop Communication in the Language Classroom? 8. How Do We Teach Grammar and Correct Errors in the Language Classroom? 9. How Do We Develop Effective Language Tasks for the Language Classroom? 10. How Do We Best Use Technology in the Language Classroom? 11. Frequently Asked Questions Second Language Teacher Education Programme: Evaluation Form

Alessandro G. Benati is Professor and Head of the School of Education at University College Dublin, Ireland.

Reviews for Second Language Teacher Education: A Cognitive and Evidence-Based Perspective

Perhaps the best methods textbook I’ve seen in two decades. In this book Benati does a wonderful job of reaching multiple audiences, ranging from undergraduate teacher trainees, to graduate teaching assistants, to students of applied linguists and Second Language Acquisition. Most importantly, the text gives equal attention to the language-learning process and pedagogical practices. This book will be of enormous value to researchers and practitioners, alike. - Paul A. Malovrh, Professor of SLA and Hispanic Linguistics, University of South Carolina, USA. This latest book from Alessandro Benati is an absolute must-have for anyone who wants to go into and succeed in the language teaching profession. Through an impressive coverage, ample engaging study activities and thought-provoking questions, the book prepares language educators well for the practical challenges in the classroom and beyond. - Li Wei, Professor of Applied Linguistics, University College London, UK.