Based on a synthesis of classroom SLA research that has helped to shape evolving perspectives of content-based instruction since the introduction of immersion programs in Montreal more than 40 years ago, this book presents an updated perspective on integrating language and content in ways that engage second language learners with language across the curriculum. A range of instructional practices observed in immersion and content-based classrooms is highlighted to set the stage for justifying a counterbalanced approach that integrates both content-based and form-focused instructional options as complementary ways of intervening to develop a learner's interlanguage system.
A counterbalanced approach is outlined as an array of opportunities for learners to process language through content by means of comprehension, awareness, and production mechanisms, and to negotiate language through content by means of interactional strategies involving teacher scaffolding and feedback.
| ISBN: | 9789027219763 |
| Publication date: | 14th March 2007 |
| Author: | Roy Lyster |
| Publisher: | John Benjamins Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 184 pages |
| Series: | Language Learning & Language Teaching |
| Genres: |
Language teaching theory and methods |
Based on a synthesis of classroom SLA research that has helped to shape evolving perspectives of content-based instruction since the introduction of immersion programs in Montreal more than 40 years ago, this book presents an updated perspective on integrating language and content in ways that engage second language learners with language across the curriculum. A range of instructional practices observed in immersion and content-based classrooms is highlighted to set the stage for justifying a counterbalanced approach that integrates both content-based and form-focused instructional options as complementary ways of intervening to develop a learner's interlanguage system.
Learning and Teaching Languages Through Content features in the following genres: Language teaching theory and methods
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Learning and Teaching Languages Through Content was written by Roy Lyster and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company
Learning and Teaching Languages Through Content has 184 pages
Yes it is part of Language Learning & Language Teaching series