Deze auteur richt zich diepgaand op lerarenontwikkeling en de methodologie van het lesgeven van Engels aan jonge leerlingen. Haar werk put uit uitgebreide ervaring in het onderwijzen van kinderen en het opleiden van toekomstige docenten in Hongarije en het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Ze onderzoekt de voordelen van taakgericht leren voor kinderen in EFL-contexten. Haar aanpak benadrukt praktische toepassingen en psychologische aspecten van taalverwerving.
Based on the idea that children are experts of their lives, this pioneering book suggests that children's active participation in applied linguistics research can open up exciting new possibilities. It is essential reading for researchers in second language education, as well as anyone who wants to conduct research involving children.
Focusing on language learning during childhood, this guide explores the impact of age and various contexts, such as home and school, on language acquisition. It presents a broad range of studies involving diverse age groups, methodologies, and languages, providing a comprehensive overview of research and debate in the field.
An overview of the issues surrounding the teaching of young learners combines up-to-date research with principles of classroom practice to discuss skills, vocabulary, grammar, adapting and designing materials, planning and assessment, and policy decisions.