Questa autrice si concentra profondamente sullo sviluppo degli insegnanti e sulla metodologia dell'insegnamento dell'inglese ai giovani discenti. Il suo lavoro attinge da una vasta esperienza nell'insegnamento ai bambini e nella formazione di futuri insegnanti in Ungheria e nel Regno Unito. Ricerca i benefici dell'apprendimento basato su compiti per bambini in contesti EFL. Il suo approccio enfatizza le applicazioni pratiche e gli aspetti psicologici dell'acquisizione linguistica.
Based on the idea that children are experts of their lives, this pioneering book suggests that children's active participation in applied linguistics research can open up exciting new possibilities. It is essential reading for researchers in second language education, as well as anyone who wants to conduct research involving children.
Focusing on language learning during childhood, this guide explores the impact of age and various contexts, such as home and school, on language acquisition. It presents a broad range of studies involving diverse age groups, methodologies, and languages, providing a comprehensive overview of research and debate in the field.
An overview of the issues surrounding the teaching of young learners combines up-to-date research with principles of classroom practice to discuss skills, vocabulary, grammar, adapting and designing materials, planning and assessment, and policy decisions.