Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School : A Companion to School Experience

by Pachler; Norbert

• ISBN13: 9780415432412
• ISBN10: 0415432413
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-09-09
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School has established itself as the leading textbook for student teachers of modern foreign languages in the UK. The practical focus of the book is underpinned by a theoretical perspective, and students are encouraged to develop a personal approach to modern foreign language teaching. An account is also taken of relevant statutory frameworks. This fully revised, third edition has been thoroughly updated to take account of recent policy and curriculum changes. And, with the recent increased emphasis on teachers as researchers, and the alignment of many PGCE courses, with Masters level criteria, reference to important concepts and theoretical positions have been strengthened with strong reference to their relevance in the context of professional practice and a new chapter discussing the findings of research on Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Learning has been added. Other chapters cover a wide range of relevant topics, including:Teaching methods and learning strategies Teaching in the target language and developing cultural awareness The teaching of grammar Differentiation and assessment The use of ICT in modern foreign language teaching.

Table of Contents

Modern foreign languages in the secondary school curriculum

How do we learn to teach

Teaching methods and learning strategies in modern foreign languages

Observing and working collaboratively with MFL teachers

Teaching in the target language: A critical appraisal

Teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing

Teaching and learning grammar

Developing cultural awareness inside and outside the modern foreign lanuguages classroom

Pupil differences and differentiation in modern foreign languages teaching and learning

Assessment, marking, recording and reporting

Managing resources and learners in the MFL classroom

The use of ICT in modern foreign languages teaching and learning

The first appointment and professional development

Foreign language (FL) learning and second language acquisition (SLA) research: some implications for FL teaching and learning

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