Description
Book SynopsisThis book examines current research centered on the second language classroom and the implications of this research for both the teaching and learning of foreign languages.
Trade Review“Language teaching research and language pedagogy are complex and dynamic topics with a rich research tradition. Ellis succeeds in this volume in synthesizing a wide body of research … providing valuable information about language teaching, learning, and research. Both language teachers and researchers can benefit from this informative volume … The book has several strengths [offering] a holistic updated picture of diverse topics in the field … Insights and suggestions are provided throughout to make research findings into practical technical knowledge for language teachers.” Linguist List (29th October, 2013)
“This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of L2 classroom research covering a wide range of issues in SLA and language education. There are a number of useful tables and figures that present concise syntheses of complex issues. Although the volume addresses little about the development of specific language skills, it should be an essential read for teachers and researchers who wish to browse the major findings of empirical studies that inform language classroom practice.” (Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1 August 2013)
“The discussion of each study is critical but fair, and in explaining the methodological limitations of each study, Ellis provides readers with numerous ideas for how they could contribute to language teaching research in the future.” (The Modern Language Journal, 22 August 2013)
Table of ContentsList of Figures vi
List of Tables vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xiii
1 Introduction: Developments in Language Teaching Research 1
2 Methods for Researching the Second Language Classroom 21
3 Comparative Method Studies 51
4 Second Language Classroom Discourse 75
5 Focus on the Teacher 115
6 Focus on the Learner 151
7 Investigating the Performance of Tasks 195
8 Interaction and L2 Learning in the Classroom 237
9 Form-Focused Instruction and Second Language Learning 271
10 Instruction, Individual Differences and L2 Learning 307
11 Conclusion: Research and Language Teaching 337
References 349
Index 385
