Teaching and Researching: Reading

Zusatztext "This book functions as an excellent introduction to current theory on reading processing with a very welcomed emphasis on pedagogical application. Instead of the typical either-or (theory or practice) dilemma common to texts on reading research! the authors manage to effectively marry the two."- Clay Williams! Assistant Professor! English for Academic Purposes Department! Akita International University.LINGUIST. http://linguistlist.org/issues/22/22-4804.html. 02 Dec 2011. Informationen zum Autor Professor William Grabe and Fredricka Stoller! Associate Professors! Department of English! North Arizona University Klappentext Reading may seem straightforward! but within the language learning and teaching environment there are a host of competing theories which examine the ways in which reading can be taught effectively. This title considers all of those most prevalent and active theories and builds connections from research on reading! to sound instructional practices and suggests research possibilities. Offering an overview of reading theory! it summarises the main ideas and issues in first and second language contexts and covers key research studies. Zusammenfassung Teaching and Researching Reading was first written to help language professionals understand the complex nature of reading. Now in a thoroughly updated and improved second edition! the book expands connections from research on reading to instructional practices and teacher-initiated action research. Offering an updated overview of reading theory! it summarises key ideas and issues in first and second language contexts.In addition to providing insightful research analyses! Grabe and Stoller offer practical advice for practitioners and researchers! including evidence-based teaching ideas and a multi-step iterative process for conducting meaningful action research on reading-related topics. The volume outlines 29 projects for teacher adaptation and use! as well as numerous new or substantially expanded resource materials that can be used for both action research and classroom instruction. Learning aids featured throughout the volume include· key concept boxes and a glossary of key terms· quote boxes highlighting critical issues in the field· resource lists of relevant journals! books and websitesFully revised throughout! with a range of new exemplary L1 and L2 research studies and an entirely new chapter on the move from research implications to instructional applications! this second edition of Teaching and Researching Listening is an invaluable resource for teacher trainers! practicing teachers! materials writers and researchers alike. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents General Editors’ Preface Authors’ Acknowledgements and Dedication Publisher’s Acknowledgements Introduction Section I: Understanding L2 reading 1 The nature of reading abilities 1.1 Purposes for reading 1.2 Defining fluent reading comprehension 1.3 Describing how reading works: Components of reading abilities 1.4 Synthesising research perspectives: Models of reading 1.5 Conclusion 2 Comparing L1 and L2 reading 2.1 Linguistic and processing differences between L1 and L2 readers 2.2 Individual and experiential differences between L1 and L2 readers 2.3 Socio-cultural and institutional differences influencing L1 and L2 reading development 2.4 Conclusion Section II: Exploring research in reading 3 Key studies in L1 reading 3.1 Research studies as stories: An extended example 3.2 Ten more key research studies 3.3 Seeing the story structure of research studies 3.4 Conclusion 4 Key studies in L2 reading 4.1 Topics to explore in L2 reading research 4.2 Ten good stories from L2 reading research 4.3 ConclusionSection III: Teaching reading using evidence-based practices5 Teaching reading: Sound foundations and effective practices 5.1 Implications from reading research 5.2 Curricular principles for reading in...

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• Authors: William Grabe, William Peter Grabe, William Peter (Northern Arizona University Grabe, William Peter Stoller Grabe, William Stoller Grabe, Fredricka L. Stoller, Fredricka L. (Northern Arizona University Stoller
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.04.2011
• EAN: 9781408205037
• ISBN: 978-1-4082-0503-7
• No. of pages: 344
• Series: Applied Linguistics in Action; Applied Linguistics in Action
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology