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Task-based language teaching : theory and practice

Ellis, Rod, author.
Cambridge, United Kingdom ; Cambridge University Press, 2020.

"Task-based language teaching is an approach which differs from traditional approaches by emphasizing the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language incidentally through the performance of tasks that draw learners' attention to form. Drawing on the multiple perspectives and expertise of five leading authorities in the field, this books provides a comprehensive and balanced account of task-based language teaching (TBLT). Split into five sections, the book provides an historical account of the development of TBLT and introduces the key issues facing the area. A number of different theoretical perspectives that have informed TBLT are presented, followed by a discussion on key pedagogic aspects - syllabus design, methodology of a task-based lesson, and task-based assessment. The final sections consider the research that has investigated the effectiveness of TBLT, addresses critiques and suggest directions for future research. Task-based language teaching is now mandated by many educational authorities throughout the world and this book serves as a core source of information for researchers, teachers and students"--

Bibliographic Information


Format: Book
Author: Ellis, Rod,
Subject: Language and languages
Task analysis in education
Publication Year:2020
Language:English
Published:Cambridge, United Kingdom ; Cambridge University Press, 2020.
ISBN:9781108713894
1108713890
Series:The Cambridge applied linguistics series
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 374-411) and index.
The pedagogic background to task-based language teaching -- Cognitive-interactionist perspectives -- Psycholinguistic perspectives -- Sociocultural perspectives -- Psychological perspectives -- Educational perspectives -- Task-based syllabus design -- Methodology of task-based language teaching -- Task-based testing and assessment -- Comparative method studies -- Evaluating task-based language teaching -- Responding to the critics of task-based language teaching -- Questions, challenges, and the future.
Course: ENG235

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