Five Thousand Years in Five Thousand Words The Centrality of Context Task- Based Language Teaching and Learning in Context Communicative Language Teaching in Context Content-Based Instruction and Content and Language Integrated Learning The Direct Method and the Audio-Lingual Method The Grammar Translation Method Humanistic and Alternative Methods Where Do We Go from Here?
Focusing on the idea that teachers must take charge of their own professional growth, this book delves into reflective teaching. It offers practical guidance for educators to critically assess and enhance their teaching methods, emphasizing the importance of self-evaluation in fostering professional development.
The book offers a modern and practical examination of language assessment theory, featuring updated concepts and insights from educators. It includes new chapters focusing on assessing language for specific purposes and content-based assessment. Each chapter is enhanced with a "Tools of the Trade" section, which introduces contemporary statistical procedures and relevant examples, making it a valuable resource for educators and practitioners in the field.
Focusing on the evolution of Peace Linguistics, this groundbreaking book explores the shift from theoretical concepts to practical applications in the field. Since the introduction of a university-level course in 2017, New Peace Linguistics has emerged, emphasizing detailed analyses of language used by influential leaders, particularly U.S. presidents. The study highlights how language can either escalate conflict or foster peace, revealing its profound impact on global relations and the potential for hope and healing through communication.