Adult learning in the language classroom
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Adult learning in the language classroom
（New perspectives on language and education, 44）
Multilingual Matters, c2015
- : pbk
- : hbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-140) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: pbk ISBN 9781783094158
Description
This book explores connections between the fields of foreign/second language teaching and adult learning. This interdisciplinary approach serves as a framework in order to: (a) understand the teaching methods that promote the deeper, more critical sort of language learning advocated by scholars and professional organizations, (b) understand how adult students learn and transform through language study, and (c) reinforce the immense value of beginning language courses. Johnson studies a classroom of adult language learners for one semester, exploring issues of motivation and perceived value for these short-term learners as well as touching on issues around intercultural communication teaching and learning. The book will be of interest to adult language teachers as well as researchers studying adult education and second language learning.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Adult Learning Theory
Chapter 3: Adult Language Education
Chapter 4: This Class
Chapter 5: How the Class was Taught
Chapter 6: What Students Learned
Chapter 7: Transformation and Development
Chapter 8: Applications
References
Appendix
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: hbk ISBN 9781783094165
Description
This book explores connections between the fields of foreign/second language teaching and adult learning. This interdisciplinary approach serves as a framework in order to: (a) understand the teaching methods that promote the deeper, more critical sort of language learning advocated by scholars and professional organizations, (b) understand how adult students learn and transform through language study, and (c) reinforce the immense value of beginning language courses. Johnson studies a classroom of adult language learners for one semester, exploring issues of motivation and perceived value for these short-term learners as well as touching on issues around intercultural communication teaching and learning. The book will be of interest to adult language teachers as well as researchers studying adult education and second language learning.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Adult Learning Theory
Chapter 3: Adult Language Education
Chapter 4: This Class
Chapter 5: How the Class was Taught
Chapter 6: What Students Learned
Chapter 7: Transformation and Development
Chapter 8: Applications
References
Appendix
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