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Making It Happen: From Interactive to Participatory Language Teaching Evolving Theory and Practice,Used
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This cuttingedge sourcebook for teachers provides a comprehensive vision of effective second/foreign language teaching and explores ways to create meaningful interaction leading to emergent participatory language teaching. The fourth edition of Making It Happen presents a cyclic approach to theory and practice, in which theory and practice constantly inform each other.FEATURES* Strategies for teaching children, adolescents, and adults from beginning to advanced levels* An emphasis on peer and selfevaluation in simulated and real classrooms* A practical reservoir for teachers as they develop their own methodologies and local practice* Discussions of issues critical to program development, lesson design, materials selection, video use, teacher research, and professional development (including SIOP)* Case studies from kindergarten through university level to stimulate professional dialogNEW TO THIS EDITION* Separate chapters on implicit/explicit teaching and on sociocultural/cognitive synthesis* Sections on formfocus strategies, World Englishes, research directions, corpus analysis, dialogical assessment, and the Acoma heritage language program* Updated research that reflects influential thinking for the 21st centuryAlso by Patricia A. RichardAmato (with Marguerite Ann Snow):Academic Success for English Language Learners: Strategies for K12 Mainstream Teachers, Pearson Education/Longman, 2005
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Making It Happen'? A: 'Making It Happen' focuses on effective second and foreign language teaching, emphasizing interaction and participatory methods to enhance learning.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Making It Happen' is Patricia A. Richard-Amato.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the fourth edition of 'Making It Happen'.
- Q: What topics are covered in the new edition? A: The new edition covers topics like implicit and explicit teaching, sociocultural and cognitive synthesis, form-focus strategies, and updated research for the 21st century.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Making It Happen' has a total of 624 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all age groups? A: Yes, the book provides strategies for teaching children, adolescents, and adults, making it suitable for a diverse range of learners.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Making It Happen' published? A: 'Making It Happen' was published on January 1, 2010.
- Q: Does this book include case studies? A: Yes, the book includes case studies from kindergarten through university level to stimulate professional dialogue.
- Q: What additional resources are provided in this book? A: The book offers discussions on program development, lesson design, materials selection, and professional development strategies.