Teaching Grammar in Second Language Classrooms
Integrating Form-Focused Instruction in Communicative Context
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Bilingual Education, Teaching
| Author: | Hossein Nassaji, Sandra S. Fotos | ISBN: | 9781136966033 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | March 17, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Hossein Nassaji, Sandra S. Fotos |
| ISBN: | 9781136966033 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | March 17, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it is incorporated into a meaningful communicative context. Designed specifically for second-language teachers, this text identifies and explores the various options for integrating a focus on grammar and a focus on communication in classroom contexts and offers concrete examples of teaching activities for each option. Each chapter includes a description of the option, its theoretical and empirical background, examples of activities illustrating in a non-technical manner how it can be implemented in the classroom, questions for reflection, and a list of useful resources that teachers can consult for further information.
Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it is incorporated into a meaningful communicative context. Designed specifically for second-language teachers, this text identifies and explores the various options for integrating a focus on grammar and a focus on communication in classroom contexts and offers concrete examples of teaching activities for each option. Each chapter includes a description of the option, its theoretical and empirical background, examples of activities illustrating in a non-technical manner how it can be implemented in the classroom, questions for reflection, and a list of useful resources that teachers can consult for further information.
