This text examines sociopolitical, economic, familial, and educational agendas that influence attainment of second language literacy.

Besides covering practical issues such as lesson planning, motivation, classroom management, and the role of teacher development groups, this book delves into the moral and political dimensions of teaching.

This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment.

In this original text, case histories demonstrate the effectiveness of the cooperative learning approach in both second and foreign language contexts for elementary through post-secondary levels.

This text provides a systematic introduction to the issues involved in planning, developing, and managing effective language programs.

This text brings together the work of 15 elementary education experts who support an integrative approach to educating second language children.

This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading provides essential practice in learning to read.

This text is a self-contained, student-centered methods text that connects reading theory to practical classroom activities.

This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages.

This book helps language teachers become more aware of their teaching beliefs, attitudes, and practices.

This much-needed text provides a practical introduction to implementing a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development. It examines ten different strategies that can facilitate professional development.

This text introduces teachers to techniques for exploring their own classroom experiences.

Combines up-to-date listening theory with case studies of actual pedagogical practice. The authors describe current models of listening theory and exemplify each with a textbook task.

An authoritative approach to the theory and practice of teaching writing, this book systematically sets out the key issues in second language writing instruction for both both pre-service and in-service teachers.

This text provides teachers with the practical knowledge and skills necessary for the effective management of teaching and learning in today’s classrooms.

This is a book about how language teachers themselves rather than curriculum specialists develop and implement their own courses.

This book explores teachers’ understanding of the personal and professional experiences that have informed their language teaching.

The author constructs a conceptual framework that clarifies patterns of classroom communication.

This comprehensive introduction to vocabulary makes research and theory accessible to language teachers.

Explains and illustrates how teachers can use corpora to create classroom materials and activities to address specific class needs.