{"product_id":"debates-in-modern-languages-education-9780415658331","title":"Debates in Modern Languages Education","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDebates in Modern Languages Education\u003c\/em\u003e offers a comprehensive introduction and synthesis of the major themes and research evidence in language learning and teaching today, providing an up-to-date, authoritative review of traditional and contemporary issues in language teaching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith chapters by leading experts in the field, thematic sections explore and consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe importance of a wide range of different knowledge bases and skills for effective teaching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to become expert practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eapproaches to teaching with reference to relevant theories, complex constructs, and empirical research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe innovations and ideas that shape and will shape the discipline for the next decade. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach thought-provoking chapter is supported by reference to further reading and additional material to encourage deeper exploration which will help the reader to fully engage in the debates presented. This book is a valuable resource for any s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ePart I: Overview 1. Languages Over the Past 40 Years: Does history repeat itself?\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e2.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCognitive Processing and Foreign Language Use\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e3.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eEvidence Informed Practice as an Effective Approach to Teacher Development\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ePart II: Issues in the Classroom 4. Listening and Understanding\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e5. Speaking Interactively\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e6. Developing Reading and Decoding in the MFL Classroom \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e7. Learning and Teaching Writing in the FL Classroom: Fostering writing-to-learn approaches\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e8. Grammar: The never ending great debate\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e9. Vocabulary and Formulaic Language: Where to begin?\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e10. Cultural Awareness: Should it be taught, can it be taught? 11. Developments in Formative Assessment: A retrograde step for teaching and learning\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eMaking Progress in Languages: Issues around transition\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e12.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThe Many Faces of Motivation 13. Learning Strategies, Autonomy and Self-Regulated Learning\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ePart III: Educational Debates 14. Making the Case for the Future of Languages 15. Creative Practice in the Languages Classroom\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e16. Content Language Integrated Learning: Has its time come? 17. Managing Learners’ Needs: Policy, research and practice\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e18. A New Era for Primary Languages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018178986327,"sku":"9780415658331","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415658331.jpg?v=1750775910","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/debates-in-modern-languages-education-9780415658331","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}