{"product_id":"materials-and-methods-in-elt-isbn-9781444336924","title":"Materials and Methods in ELT","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing extensive updates and revisions, the 3rd edition of \u003ci\u003eMaterials and Methods in ELT\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive and useful introduction to the principles and practice of teaching English as a foreign\/second language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA popular and practical guide for teachers, teachers in training, and for students studying methods and materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a new chapter on IT in English language teaching, new samples from current teaching materials, plus a new section on technology for materials and methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers how to approach materials and methods, evaluation and adaptation, technology for materials and methods, and teaching in under-resourced classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the different methods available to teachers for organizing and managing an ELT classroom, including group and pair work, individualization, and classroom observation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Third Edition ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Topics in the Design of Materials and Methods 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Framework of Materials and Methods 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Current Approaches to Materials and Methods 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Evaluating ELT Materials 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Adapting Materials 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Technology in ELT 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Teaching Language Skills 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Reading Skills 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Listening Skills 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Speaking Skills 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Writing Skills 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Integrated Skills 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Aspects of Classroom Methods 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Groupwork and Pairwork 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Individualization, Self-access and Learner Training 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Observing the Language Classroom 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Views of the Teacher 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 329\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Revising a classic is not to be undertaken lightly. The risks are great, as is the labour. The original authors and their new co-author, Hitomi Masuhara, are to be congratulated on their achievement. I recommend this new edition highly as a unique contribution to the field and urge you to buy a copy.”  (\u003ci\u003eFolio\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 September 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJo McDonough\u003c\/b\u003e was Senior Lecturer in ELT and Director of EFL at the University of Essex. Her publications include \u003ci\u003eESP in Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e (1984) and \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods for English Language Teacher\u003c\/i\u003es (with S. McDonough, 1997).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e was a lecturer on the MA TESOL course in the International Academy and on several MA ELT modules in the Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Essex. He is currently on leave to work on other projects, including a resource package for EAP teachers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHitomi Masuhara\u003c\/b\u003e was Senior Lecturer and Course Director of MA ELT and Materials Development at Leeds Metropolitan University. She is a founding member and Secretary of MATSDA (Materials Development Association) and is the author of \u003ci\u003eDeveloping Language Course Materials\u003c\/i\u003e (with B. Tomlinson, 2004) and editor of \u003ci\u003eResearch for Materials Development: Evidence for Best Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (with B. Tomlinson, 2010).  \u003ci\u003eMaterials and Methods in ELT\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for teachers or for those engaged in taking professional courses relating to all aspects of English language teaching. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now available in its 3rd edition, this popular teachers’ guide offers a comprehensive and useful introduction to the principles and practice of teaching English as a foreign\/second language. It examines the ideas behind current methodology and teaching materials, in addition to offering a practical guide to approaching materials and methods, evaluation and adaptation, technology for materials and methods, and teaching in under-resourced classrooms. These principles are then related to the individual language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The authors examine the different methodologies available to teachers for organizing and running an ELT classroom; discussing group and pair work, individualization, classroom observation, and the teachers’ role in the contemporary ELT context. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Updated throughout, the 3rd edition features a new section on technology for materials and methods, as well as a new chapter on IT in English language teaching, and inclusion of new samples from current teaching materials. \u003cp\u003e\"A complete reference for students, especially in undergraduate ELT programmes. The magic of this book is in its honesty in making real connections between theory and practice.\" - \u003ci\u003eJayakaran Mukundan, Putra University, Malaysia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For any interested teacher wanting to understand how to select, adapt, and create language learning materials, this book is an excellent guide.\" - \u003ci\u003ePaul Slater, University of Brighton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989583413477,"sku":"NP9781444336924","price":45.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781444336924.jpg?v=1761784693","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/materials-and-methods-in-elt-isbn-9781444336924","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}