Engaging Language Learners in Contemporary Classrooms

Engaging Language Learners in Contemporary ClassroomsThis very accessible book focuses on engagement, a form of motivational thinking which is gaining traction with contemporary language educators. The book offers a fresh perspective with its emphasis on what learners actually do, which can be seen as 'motivation in action'. The book provides clear theoretical knowledge, along with practical suggestions for the classroom. It introduces the construct of engagement and considers how language educators can

This very accessible book focuses on engagement, a form of motivational thinking which is gaining traction with contemporary language educators. The book offers a fresh perspective with its emphasis on what learners actually do, which can be seen as 'motivation in action'. The book provides clear theoretical knowledge, along with practical suggestions for the classroom. It introduces the construct of engagement and considers how language educators can ensure that their teaching practice is engaging for their learners as well as for themselves. It does this through taking an applied approach in terms of classroom practices, illustrated by stories, reflection tasks, and teacher accounts. As such, this title helps teachers in their classroom practice, enabling them to find strategies for dealing with disengaged learners.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/12/2020
ISBN: 9781108445924
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.60w x 0.50d