Making it happen : interaction in the second language classroom : from theory to practice / Patricia A. Richard-Amato.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Richard-Amato, Patricia A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Language and languages.

Second language acquisition.

English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.

English language.

Physical Description:

xv, 480 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

White Plains, NY : Longman, ©1996.

Summary:

This updated and expanded Second Edition of Making It Happen lays a solid foundation for creating meaningful interaction in the second language classroom.

-- Comprehensive and practical, Making It Happen bridges the gap between theory and practice, enabling teachers to apply current theory and methodology in their own language classrooms.

-- Includes sections on literacy development, language assessment, learning strategies, and task-based instruction.

-- Thought-provoking questions at the beginning of each unit encourage pre- and in-service teachers to relate what they read to their own prior knowledge and experience.

-- Descriptions of actual programs in action give teachers exposure to real situations in real settings.

-- A "Related Reading" section highlights some of the significant concepts in language acquisition theory for further reflection and discussion.

Contents:

A theoretical foundation: developing your own language teaching principles

Exploring methods and activities: what can we learn?

Putting it all together: some practical issues

Programs in action

Related readings.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-468) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Richard-Amato, Patricia A. Making it happen.

ISBN:

020142018X

9780201420180

OCLC:

32627305