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This exciting new publication featuring chapters from some of the foremost practitioners in the field of modern languages today closely examines research-based analysis, structural contexts and classroom practice in teaching and learning. After analysing the current situation, each author proposes radical solutions to current problems and the whole book provides much needed fresh thinking on methodology and pedagogy.
List of contents
Part 1 Research-based critical analysis: learning and teaching strategies, Michael Grenfell; learner autonomy, David Little; motivation and learners of modern languages, Gary Chambers. Part 2 Current educational context: the primary sector, Ann Gregory; modern langauges within a policy for language in education, Christopher Brumfit; higher education, Anthony Lodge. Part 3 Classroom practice: logging on to learning, Philip Hood; vocational languages, John Thorogood; meeting the challenge - developing the 3Cs curriculum, Do Coyle. Conclusion, Kim Brown.
About the author
Simon Green is Senior Lecturer in Education and German at Trinity and All Saints College, Leeds. His recent publications include: On est fou du foot/Football Crazy with M. Doublier and S. Haworth (CILT, 1998), Pupils' Perceptions of Europe - Identity and Education with A. Convery, M. Evans, E. Macaro and J. Mellor (Cassell, 1997), Kick-Off Deutsch with G. Herlt and F. Dehmel (Goethe-Institut, 1996 ).
