Research-Driven Pedagogy

<p><em>Research-Driven Pedagogy: Implications of L2A Theory and Research for the Teaching of Language Skills</em> brings together the essentials of second language acquisition (SLA) theory research and second language (L2) pedagogy. Uniquely the design of this book helps researchers and practitioners make explicit connections between theory research and practice; learn about and conduct classroom research to contribute to the relevance and applicability of SLA research; and improve current L2 curriculum and instruction in light of current theory and research.</p><p>The volume offers critical reviews of the most relevant current SLA theory and research about receptive productive complementary and nonverbal communication skills as well as willingness to communicate (WTC). Each chapter is formatted to include five major topics about each language skill: (1) major theories (2) critical reviews of salient/current research (3) commonly-used data collection and analysis techniques (4) summary of specific pedagogical implications of pertinent research and theory and (5) theory and research-driven scenarios/activities that can be used in teaching. </p><p>A teacher or a researcher can pick any chapter in this volume to learn about the most important language skills (e.g. reading writing nonverbal communication) while having <i>all-in-one place </i>access to almost everything they would need. </p>