Teaching Language As Communication

This book develops a rational approach to the teaching of language as communication, based on a careful consideration of the nature of language and of the language user's activities. It will stimulate all language teachers to investigate the ideas that inform their own practice.

"Divided into three sections, the text examines research with a focus on application to school-age students, and then analyzes the language difficulties associated with specific disability types. The third section focuses on contemporary assessment and instructional strategies. Kuder emphasizes research-based instructional techniques and discusses several new methods, including technology-based approaches."--BOOK JACKET.

Good teaching relies on a firm grasp of the communication process. In this innovative text Bob Hodge presents common pitfalls in the communication of teachers, and shows where they are most likely to mistake the communication of pupils. He uses practical examples which enable the reader to see an immediate and direct connection with classroom practises, making principles easier to understand and apply.

An introduction to communicative language teaching for practising classroom teachers.

First published in 1979. This report offers a working model for the teaching of language and communication to the mentally handicapped which derives from both theory and practice, and tries to build a bridge between them. It provides detailed examples of teachers putting principles into action and illustrates how teachers and children work together. The report will be of interest to all those concerned with the welfare of the handicapped child, including the parents. It provides both a working text for teachers, and a basis for critical discussion about curriculum development and content in special needs schools.

Using diverse language examples and tasks, this book illustrates how intercultural communication theory can inform second language teaching.

Numerous hands-on applications and authoritative coverage of teaching reading and writing across the curriculum.