New Books
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Reflective
Language Teaching: from research to practice |
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Author: |
Thomas S. C. Farrell |
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Call No: |
P51 F375 |
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"Based on
cutting-edge research illustrated through case studies, this
book outlines strategies for professional development
through reflective practice in the language classroom.
Accessible and comprehensive, the book presupposes no prior
knowledge of linguistics or language teaching, and each
chapter includes reflective discussion questions to help the
reader apply the strategies and procedures discussed."
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Understanding effective learning: strategies for
the classroom |
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Author: |
Des Hewitt |
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LB1060 H49 |
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"Within education, concepts such as learning
styles, learning strategies and independent learning are often cited as
important areas for development in schools but these are rarely satisfactorily
defined. It is essential for teachers to develop a detailed understanding of
learning across the curriculum, as well as appropriate strategies, if children
are to learn effectively.
This book explores these important concepts by
examining learning in a range of classroom settings and drawing on evidence from
teachers and pupils, through interviews and observations. The focus is two-fold:
to understand learning in the classroom, and to develop practices which will
support learning."
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Editors: |
Henk van Oort |
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PE1128 A2P97 O59 |
"Challenging Children offers learners of English from
five to twelve years old a wealth of activities that contain
a careful balance of real work, lively fun and plenty of
imagination. The main aims of this book are to really
challenge pupils to activate their dormant linguistic
abilities, to use vocabulary which is often already there
and to become fully engaged in the learning process.
The acitivities are flexible
enough to be adapted to any particular classroom situation.
As levels of proficiency vary so widely, a general level is
stated for each activity in the shape of one, two or three
little owls."
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Teenagers |
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Authors: |
Gordon Lewis |
Call No: |
PE1128 A2R47 L49 |
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"This teachers'
resource book provides advice and activities to make working with teenagers a
rewarding and enriching experience. It encourages learners to notice how
language works, promotes cultural awareness, develops creative thinking and
problem-solving skills, and appeals to teenagers' curiosity beyond the confines
of media-driven popular culture.
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advice on teenagers' characteristics
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classroom management tips
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over 70 motivating classroom activities"
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Just-Right Comprehension
Mini-Lessons: Grades 4-6 |
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Authors: |
Cheryl M. Sigmon & Lisa D. Gilpin |
Call No: |
LB1525.7 S54 |
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"As teachers,
many of us have sat alongside children who can read all the words on a page
correctly yet are unable to discuss what they've read because they didn't
comprehend it. In this research-based book, Cheryl M. Sigmon and Lisa D. Gilpin
share more than 50 mini-lessons they've designed to help children build the
skills they need so they can comprehend what they read. Each lesson is linked to
a National Reading Panel strategy, such as monitoring comprehension, generating
and answering questions, creating and using images, summarizing, and more. The
authors provide lessons for both fiction and nonfiction, and they also
include ready-to-use graphic organizers and checklists."
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Strategy-Building
Bookmarks to Use With Any Text |
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Author: |
Bernadette Lambert |
Call No: |
LB1573 L27 |
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"Looking for
an easy-to-manage accountability system for independent reading time? This
resource gives you that and more. It combines the record-keeping benefits of
typical reading logs with essential comprehension strategy practice. Using
interactive bookmarks, students set goals, visualize as they read, summarize the
text, and practice other key reading strategies. The practical lessons help you
model each strategy in a think-aloud, so students are ready to use the bookmarks
to monitor their own reading progress and apply the strategy independently."
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A Guide for the English
Language Teacher: A Malaysian Perspective |
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Author: |
Maya Khemlani David |
Call No: |
PE1128 A2D249 |
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"This book is
based on my experiences as a language teacher for over twenty years and some of
the chapters have been adapted and revised from early research papers and
articles. This book starts with a description of the socio-historical backdrop
of language policies in multilingual, multiracial Malaysia. Having to cater to
national, international and diverse ethnic interests has not been an easy task
vis-à-vis language policies but a vigilant government has ensured that policies
changed and change with changing scenarios and demands. Keeping aligned with
evolving needs is necessary as languages empower individuals and nations to
progress both socially and economically."
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Dealing with
Difficulties: Solutions, strategies and suggestions for
successful teaching |
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Author: |
Luke Prodromou, Lindsay Clandfield |
Call No: |
PE1128 A2P97 C58 |
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"Teaching
English is about more than just teaching language and skills. It is also about
dealing with everyday challenges such as noisy, unmotivated students and the
huge variation in ability and learning styles in many classes. Good teaching and
learning cannot flourish in situations of stress, conflict and demoralisation.
How can teachers cope?
Dealing with Difficulties looks at the typical classroom and
teaching management problems facing teachers and students in five main areas:
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large classes
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discipline
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mixed-level classes
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homework
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teaching exam classes"
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