Chapter 1 Language and Language Learning 1
Views on Language 1
Views on psychology and second language acquisition 4
Theories of second language acquisition 8
Chapter 2 An Introduction of Foreign Language 12
Teaching Methodology in China 12
Grammar-Translation Method and Direct Method 13
Oral Approach and Audio-lingual Method 19
The Natural Approach 23
Other Teaching Methods Influencing English Teaching in China 25
An Application of English Language Teaching in China 30
Chapter 3 Communicative Approach 33
Development of Communicative Approach 33
Theory of Communicative Approach 35
Characteristics of Communicative Approach 39
Objectives of Communicative Approach 42
Teacher's Role in Communicative Approach 43
Techniques of Communicative Approach 44
Suggestions 47
Chapter 4 Modern Communicative Approaches 50
Neurolinguistic Programming 50
Cooperative and Collaborative Learning 52
Content-Based Instruction 61
Competency-Based Language Teaching 64
Whole Language Education 72
Chapter 5 Task-Based Language Teaching 78
Interpretation of Tasks 78
Goals and Outcomes in Task-Based Instruction 82
Characteristics of Task-Based Learning 83
Tasks and Skills Practice 85
Types of Learning Activities 87
Roles of Learner and Teacher 90
Definition of Text-Based Tasks 92
Planning a Text-Based Task Lesson 96
Sample lesson outline for text-based tasks 97
Chapter 6 Inquiry Learning 101
Definition of Inquiry Learning 101
Characteristics of Inquiry Learning 102
Significance and Objectives of Inquiry Learning 103
Strategies of Inquiry Learning 104
Developing Students Questioning Skills in Inquiry Learning 111
Application of Inquiry Learning 112
Assessment of Inquiry Learning 116
Chapter 7 Interactive Language Teaching 117
Interpretation of Interaction 117
Interactive Principles 117
Roles of the Interactive Teacher 118
Developing Questioning Techniques for Interactive Learning 120
Two Major Activities That Can Motivate Interaction 124
Chapter 8 Multiple Intelligences Language Teaching 138
Definition of Multiple Intelligences 138
Classification of Multiple Intelligences 138
Theory of Multiple Intelligences 142
Key Points in Applying Multiple Intelligences 147
Other Intelligences 148
Learning Activities for Multiple Intelligences 149
Chapter 9 Learner Autonomy in Classroom 152
Interpretation of Autonomy 152
Principles for Fostering Autonomy in the Language Classroom 153
The Autonomous Learner 155
Learning Styles and Strategies of autonomous learning 159
Effective Ways of Promoting Learner Independence and Autonomy 164
Chapter 10 Action Research 166
Defining Action Research 166
Characteristics of Action Research 170
Aims of Action Research 171
Differences between Action Research and Traditional Research 172
Steps in Action Research 173
How to Choose Your Research Topic 174
Methods and Techniques for Action Research 176
Guidelines for Conducting Action Research 177
Action Research Case Study 179
Chapter 11 Applieation of Modern Technology in Language Teaching 181
The Importance of Modern Technology in Language Teaching 182
Modern Technology in the Language Classroom 182
Problems of Using Modern Technology in Language Teaching 194
Chapter 12 Assessment of Language Teaching 196
Understanding assessment 196
Assessment purposes 197
Criteria for Measuring a Test 198
Classification of Tests 200
Principles of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation 202
Principles for Designing Effective Classroom Tests 203
Practical Steps to Test Construction 205
Assessment of Students'Language Proficiency 208
Alternative assessment options 209
Appendix Ⅰ Bibliography 216
Appendix Ⅱ Glossary 220