Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy - Softcover

Brown, H. Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0136127118 ISBN 13: 9780136127116

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2007

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date :2007-05-06 Pages: 569 Language: English Publisher: Pearson This third edition of Teaching by Principles features: * new chapters on course design. technology and critical pedagogy to reflect current trends and advances in methodology * prereading organizers at the beginning of each chapter * updated. expanded references * treatment of other recent hot topics of interest: * corpus linguistics * form-focused instruction * multiple intelligences * nonnative English-speaking teachers * autonomy * willingness to communicate * alternatives in assessment * reflective teaching Also by H. Douglas Brown: * Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Fifth Edition * Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices * Strategies for Success: A PRactical Guide to Learning English

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy, Third Edition, by H. Douglas Brown, is a widely acclaimed methodology text used in teacher education programs around the world. This user-friendly textbook offers a comprehensive survey of practical language teaching options, all firmly anchored in accepted principles of language learning and teaching. End-of-chapter exercises give readers opportunities to process material interactively. Suggested readings direct readers to important books and articles in the field.

 

This third edition of Teaching by Principles features:

• new chapters on course design, technology, and critical pedagogy to reflect current trends and advances in methodology
• prereading organizers at the beginning of each chapter
• updated, expanded references
• treatment of other recent "hot topics" of interest:
  • corpus linguistics
  • form-focused instruction
  • multiple intelligences
  • nonnative English-speaking teachers
  • autonomy
  • willingness to communicate
  • alternatives in assessment
  • reflective teaching

Also by H. Douglas Brown:

• Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, Fifth Edition
• Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices
• Strategies for Success: A PRactical Guide to Learning English

About the Author:

Dr. H. Douglas Brown, a professor in the MA-TESOL program at San Francisco State University, has written many articles, teacher training books, and textbooks on language pedagogy. A past president of TESOL and recipient of the James A. Alatis Award for Distinguished Service, Dr. Brown has lectured to English language teaching audiences around the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0136127118
• ISBN 13: 9780136127116
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 586