Debates in Modern Languages Education [Hardcover]

Debates in Modern Languages Educationoffers 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.

With chapters by leading experts in the field, thematic sections explore and consider:

• the importance of a wide range of different knowledge bases and skills for effective teaching
• how to become expert practitioners
• approaches to teaching with reference to relevant theories, complex constructs, and empirical research
• the innovations and ideas that shape and will shape the discipline for the next decade.

Each 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 student or practising teacher engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development and Masters level study.

Introduction Patricia Driscoll, Ernesto Macaro, Ann Swarbrick  Part I: Overview  1. Languages Over the Past 40 Years: Does history repeat itself? Richard Johnstone  2.Cognitive Processing and Foreign Language Use John Field  3.Evidence Informed Practice as an Effective Approach to Teacher Development Ann Swarbrick  Part II: Issues in the Classroom  4. Listening and Understanding Robert Vanderplank  5. Speaking Interactively Katie Lee  6. Developing Reading and Decoding in the MFL Classroom Robert Woore  7. Learning and Teaching Writing in the FL Classroom: Fostering writing-to-llÃ