Debates in Second Language Education

Ernesto Macaro (University of Oxford, UK), Robert Woore

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Routledge
30 November 2021

linguistics; Language acquisition; Bilingualism & multilingualism; Literature: history & criticism; Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teaching of special educational needs; Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language; English as a Second Language

Series: Debates in Subject Teaching

Debates in Second Language Education provides an up-to-date account of the key debates and areas of controversy in the field of second language learning and teaching. Adopting a broad and comparative perspective and emphasising the importance of considering a variety of learning contexts, it encourages students and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in learning and teaching.

Chapters are designed to stimulate thinking and understanding in relation to theory and practice, and help language educators to make informed judgements by arguing from a position based on theoretical knowledge and understanding. Bringing together leading contributors in the field, the book discusses a wide range of issues relating to second language learning and teaching including:

the relationship between age and success in language learning

aptitude versus motivation as predictors of successful language learning

linguistic diversity and plurilingualism

the teaching of grammar and vocabulary

the value of phonics

learning pronunciation

the second language only versus the multilingual debate

With reflective points in every chapter, Debates in Second Language Education will be a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher, as well as for those engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development or Master's level study. It will also be of interest to second language acquisition researchers and those studying applied linguistics.

Edited by: Ernesto Macaro (University of Oxford UK), Robert Woore
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367442163
ISBN 10: 0367442167
Series: Debates in Subject Teaching
Publication Date: 30 November 2021
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents INTRODUCTION: Ernesto Macaro and Robert Woore PART 1: Framing the Debates Chapter 1: Identifying key debates in second language teaching and learning. Robert Woore and Ernesto Macaro Chapter 2: Learning English and learning languages other than English in Asia and Europe: Current scenarios and debates. Bruna Di Sabato and Andy Kirkpatrick Chapter 3: Is there a best age for second language learning? Evidence from across the lifespan. Simone Pfenninger and David Singleton Chapter 4: Multilingual Learners, linguistic pluralism and implications for education and research. Hamish Chalmers and Victoria Murphy Chapter 5: Learning Language by Studying Content. David Lasagabaster Chapter 6: Aptitude or motivation: Which is the better predictor of successful language learning? Suzanne Graham Chapter 7: Key Issues in Pre-Service Language Teacher Education. Laura Molway Chapter 8: Systemic In-Service Language Teacher Education. Simon Borg PART 2: Applying the debates to second language learning contexts Chapter 9: Implicit versus explicit grammar learning and teaching. Mirosław Pawlak Chapter 10: Vocabulary Learning in Theory and Practice: Implicit and explicit mechanisms. Ron Martinez Chapter 11: The L2-Only Versus the Multilingual Debate. Ernesto Macaro Chapter 12: Teaching Phonics in a Second Language. Robert Woore. Chapter 13: What Kind of Pronunciation Learning Should Teachers Expect of Their Learners? Sara Kennedy and Pavel Trofimovich Chapter 14: Teaching the Language or Teaching the Process. Peter Yongqi Gu Reflections: Ernesto Macaro and Robert Woore Index