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• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 22/09/1994

  Investigates the state of teaching methodology by looking at the wider social influences on teacher and student interaction in the classroom. This study uses an ethnographic framework to describe the varying cultures of classrooms in different countries and educational contexts. variety of classroom cultures; Chapter 4: Student groups; Chapter 5: Teacher groups; Chapter 6: Technology transfer; Chapter 7: ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 18/11/2004

A renewed interest in grammar, from pedagogical and research perspectives, has created the need for new approaches to assessing the grammatical ability of language learners. This book presents a comprehensive framework of second language grammatical knowledge and uses this as a base to help readers create their own assessment tools to test students' grammar. ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 16/04/2015

This volume charts the development of the Cambridge teaching qualifications and tests, and presents case studies demonstrating their impact. Described by teacher and teacher educator Scott Thornbury as 'a very welcome addition to the literature on teacher assessment', this edited volume discusses key issues in assessing language teachers' professional skills and knowledge. It also provides cas ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 20/04/2006

In 1998 and 1999, three of the largest providers of educational tests introduced computer-based versions of proficiency tests for English as a foreign language. Around the same time, many institutions began to offer Web-based tests for particular language courses and classes. These two phenomena have greatly added to the momentum of work in computer-as ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 22/02/2010

  This text examines the issues surrounding the implementation of tests for specific purposes. It includes an in-depth discussion of the issues examination of the current exams literature. Ability; 3. Context Strategic competence - Between knowledge and context; 5. From Target Language Use to Test Tasks; 6. Specific Purpose Tests of Listening and Spe ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 13/05/1993

  The book outlines the major areas of listening research in an accessible manner and provides language teachers with guidelines to design and develop suitable listening tests for their students. Contents: 1. An overview of listening comprehension; 2. What is unique to listening; 3. Approaches to assessing listening; 4. Defining the construct; 5. ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 22/02/2010

This is a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the assessment of reading in a foreign or second language. It reviews theory practice in the assessment of reading and should prove valuable for anyone wishing to ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 17/06/2004

As speaking is one of the core language skills, formal evaluation of students' speaking abilities is crucial for language teachers in order to assess the pedagogical needs of their ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 30/05/2002

Writing is one of the central skills a student must master. Why should they be tested? How should they be tested? What tasks should be used? The answers to these questions are provided by this book, which examines the theory behind the practice of assessing a student's writing abilities. ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 26/01/2006

  In this book the author builds a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners in both foreign language and second language learning situations. She begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for yo ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 02/01/1999

Beginning to Write contains over 100 writing activities suitable for elementary and intermediate learners. It shows that it is possible to take the teaching of writing seriously at an early stage in language learning. It also recognises the role writing plays in general language learning. The introduction discusses the differences between ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 16/09/2021

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and problem-solving skills alongside the development of a positive or growth mindset. In this book, a follow up to CLIL, the authors review new developments in the understanding of the interface between language and learning, and propose an original new 'pluriliteracies' app ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 23/04/1998

This volume examines the nature of second language teacher development and how teachers' practices are influenced by their beliefs and principles. The book seeks to move discussion of language teacher development beyond the level of "training". teaching: th ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 28/05/2009

This collection provides an overview of current issues, debates, and approaches in Second Language Teacher Education (SLTE) presented by internationally prominent researchers, educators, and emerging scholars. Chapters address such issues as distance education, non-native English-speaking educators, technology, assessment, standards, and the changing contexts of contemporary language teaching and teacher education. ... more

• Editura: CAMBRIDGE
• Data publicatie:: 07/05/2015

Cambridge IGCSE® Core English as a Second Language series has a strong focus on contextualised grammar and vocabulary and will help students who want to succee ... more