Teaching English to Children

Author:Wendy A Scott & Lisbeth H Ytreberg
Publisher:Longman
Published:1990
ISBN:0-582-74606

Description

Teaching English to Children by Wendy Scott and Lisbeth Ytreberg is full of ideas and activities which can be adapted for use with children of any age and it gives much practical advice on the planning of lessons and the organisation of the classroom. Chapters on the four skills with useful games and activities which children will enjoy as they learn these skills. This text contains helpful ideas for ways to organise your lessons, create the right atmosphere and what to do when things go wrong

Teaching English to Children in Asia

Author:David Pau
Publisher:Longman
Published:2003
ISBN:962005251

Description

Teaching English to Children in Asia is a hands-on resource for teachers of English in Asia. Written with an easy-to-read style, this book is full of ideas and suggestions for both new and experienced teachers. This text serves as an introduction to the theory of and practical applications of child-centered learning and includes step-by-step points on selecting, adapting and setting up communicative activities, advice and suggestions on classroom organization and lesson planning, and an Activity Bank of 100 games and activities

Approaches and Methods in Language Learning

Author:Jack C. Richards & Theodore S. Rodgers
Publisher:Cambridge University Press, Anaheim University Press & Tokyo Shoseki
Published:2007
ISBN-10:4487800692

Description

This text surveys the major approaches and methods in language teaching, such as grammar translation, audiolingualism, communicative language teaching, and the natural approach. The text examines each approach and method in terms of its theory of language and language learning, goals, syllabus, teaching activities, teacher and learner roles, materials, and classroom techniques. The text includes chapters on topics such as whole language, multiple intelligences, neurolinguistic programming, competency-based language teaching, cooperative language learning, content-based instruction, task-based language teaching, and the Post-Methods Era. Teachers and teachers-in-training will discover that this text is a comprehensive survey and analysis of the major and minor teaching methods used around the world. The book seeks not only to clarify the assumptions behind these methods and their similarities and differences, but also to help teachers explore their own beliefs and practices in language teaching.

SuperKids Teacher's Guide

Author:Aleda Krause & Greg Cossu
Publisher:Longman
Published:2003
ISBN:9789620052927

Description

SuperKids 1 blends the best techniques from proven language teaching methodologies into a program that creates confident, autonomous English speakers. The Teacher's Guide offers comprehensive support with hundreds of fun games, optional activities, tests and photocopiable pages. Other components include picture cards, companion website and class CDs or cassettes. This gives the teacher the flexibility they need to prepare and teach both effectively and efficiently.

SuperTots Teacher's Guide

Author:Aleda Krause & Michelle Nagashima
Publisher:Longman
Published:2003
ISBN:9780130997517

Description

This exciting, delightfully illustrated three-level series is written specifically with Japanese kindergarten students in mind. The philosophy of the series is that children learn by experiencing language again and again, through all their senses. SuperTots is an ideal stand alone series, but is also very appropriate to use before studying SuperKids. Fantastic teacher support including photocopiable activity sheets, games and activity ideas as well as Picture Card masters. Lively songs and chants in every unit to practice dialogs, TPR actions, and phonemic awareness - many with a karaoke feature.

Practical Handbook for Elementary School English Activities

Author:Ministry of Science, Education Culture, Science and Technology
Publisher:Kairyudo Publishing Co., Ltd.
Published:2001
ISBN:4-304-04078-2 c3037

Description

This handbook focuses on fundamental concepts and examples from research in teaching English to elementary school children. Made to be used as a reference for teachers who are about to take on the challenge of teaching foreign language conversation in elementary schools. Produced in both English and Japanese.