Language Teaching Research and Language Pedagogy

Explores research on second language teaching and its implications for educators.

Rod Ellis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:2nd Mar '12

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This book explores contemporary research on second language classrooms, highlighting its implications for teaching and learning. It connects research with practice, providing valuable insights for language educators to enhance their methods.

Language Teaching Research and Language Pedagogy delves into contemporary research focused on the second language classroom, exploring its implications for both educators and learners. The book highlights the vital connection between research and teaching, shedding light on the complexities involved in the process of learning foreign languages within classroom environments. Through a thorough examination of current findings, it aims to enhance understanding and effectiveness in language education.

The text provides a comprehensive overview of various studies related to instruction and learning in second language (L2) settings. By making this research accessible, the book serves as a valuable resource for language teachers seeking to improve their instructional methods. It emphasizes the importance of staying informed about recent developments in the field, allowing educators to adapt their practices based on evidence-based strategies.

Additionally, the book bridges the gap between research, teachers, and learners, fostering a collaborative approach to language education. It offers practical insights that can help dedicated language teachers evolve their practices, incorporating research findings that suggest effective teaching methodologies. Overall, Language Teaching Research and Language Pedagogy is a significant contribution to the field, encouraging a thoughtful dialogue between research and practice to enhance the teaching and learning of foreign languages.

“Language teaching research and language pedagogy are complex and dynamic topics with a rich research tradition. Ellis succeeds in this volume in synthesizing a wide body of research … providing valuable information about language teaching, learning, and research. Both language teachers and researchers can benefit from this informative volume … The book has several strengths [offering] a holistic updated picture of diverse topics in the field … Insights and suggestions are provided throughout to make research findings into practical technical knowledge for language teachers.” Linguist List (29th October, 2013)

“This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of L2 classroom research covering a wide range of issues in SLA and language education. There are a number of useful tables and figures that present concise syntheses of complex issues. Although the volume addresses little about the development of specific language skills, it should be an essential read for teachers and researchers who wish to browse the major findings of empirical studies that inform language classroom practice.”  (Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1 August 2013)

“The discussion of each study is critical but fair, and in explaining the methodological limitations of each study, Ellis provides readers with numerous ideas for how they could contribute to language teaching research in the future.”  (The Modern Language Journal, 22 August 2013)

ISBN: 9781444336115

Dimensions: 246mm x 173mm x 20mm

Weight: 635g

416 pages