The following issues are open for discussion: the importance of Media in general and in education in particular; Media are persuasive and pervasive, newspapers, magazines, radio, television and internet in the classroom, etc.
Teaching English - Developments in the Training of Teachers of English
I reaffirm my conviction that the teacher can contribute in various ways to the creation of a climate conducive to real communication in a foreign language classroom. I would like to point out, moreover, that mutual communication between student and teacher in the classroom community is not only effective but also enjoyable and rewarding for the teacher himself.
Classrooms provide extremely varied settings in which learning may take place, including teacher-led conversations, small group unguided discussions, individual problem solving or computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL).
Transformation of Knowledge through Classroom Interaction examines and evaluates different ways which have been used to support students learning in classrooms, using mathematics and science as a model to examine how different types of interactions contribute to students’ participation in classroom activity, and their understanding of concepts and their practical applications.
The Grammar Activity Book is a collection of photocopiable grammar games and activities designed to liven up the English language classroom. The material is aimed mainly at younger students but could also be used with other age groups.
Language, Culture, and Teaching: Critical Perspectives (Language, Culture, and Teaching Series)
Distinguished multiculturalist Sonia Nieto speaks directly to current and future teachers in this thoughtful integration of a selection of her key writings with creative pedagogical features. Offering information, insights, and motivation to teach students of diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds, this text is intended for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level students and professional development courses.
