Focus on the Language Classroom: An Introduction to Classroom Research for Language Teachers
(Part of the Cambridge Language Teaching Library Series)
Considerable research has gone on in recent years into exactly what happens in the language classroom - what and how learners learn, what teachers actually do, and what kind of events take place. Sometimes the findings show that what happens is not what is expected when lessons are being prepared and taught. Allwright and Bailey set out to define the aims, principles, and objectives of classroom research, to describe the findings and relate these to teaching practice. All teachers will find much that they can relate to their classrooms. It contains points to discuss, suggestions for further reading, and mini-projects, all of which can either be carried out by the individual reader or by teachers working in groups.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521269091
ISBN13:9780521269094
Release Date:April 1991
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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classroom interaction studies and theoretical backgrounds
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Excellent summary on the development of classroom research provides insights on what is classroom research and why it is important at this moment. Lucid but reader friendly style of writing catches reader¡¯s attention, and provides insights as well as thought provoking suggestions on understanding learner errors, input and interaction in language classrooms. The book extends the scope of classroom interaction from diverse angles-receptivity, attention, etc. In the appendices section of the book, Allwright and Bailey illustrate classroom interaction analysis schema which are quite helpful for the novice researchers regarding what to look at in the language classroom. The diverse observation schema illustrated might meet future researchers¡¯ needs coming from different research backgrounds. However, the authors do not limit the scope of investigation within quantifiable and observable data. Their explanations as to the differences between quantitative and qualitative research paradigm might ameliorate novice researchers¡¯ conceptualization in understanding two different research positions.
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