Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-219) and index.

Preface

Part I HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

1. Approaches to Language Teaching and the Role of Listening

Introduction The Grammar-Translation Approach
The Direct-Method Approach
The Grammar Approach
The Discrete-Item Approach
The Communicative Approach
The Task-Based Approach
The Learner-Strategy Approach
The Integrated Approach
Conclusion Discussion

2. Models of Listening

Introduction
Listening Development in the First Language
Speech Recognition and Short- and Long-Term Memory
Models of the Listening Process
Second Language Listeners
Conclusion Discussion

3. Types of Meaning for Listening

Introduction
Types of Meaning
Conclusion
Discussion

4. The Nature of Spoken Language

Introduction
Speech Versus Writing
Conversational Listening
Conclusion
Discussion
Appendix

5. Learning Styles and Listening Strategies

Introduction
General Learning Styles
Learning Strategies
Effective and Ineffective Listening Strategies
Listening Strategies in the Classroom
A Strategy-Based Approach to Teaching Listening
Conclusion
Discussion

Part II A PEDAGOGICAL MODEL AND ITS APPLICATION

6. A Pedagogical Model for Second Language Listening

Introduction
Dimensions of Listening
A Listening Dimensions Evaluation Checklist
Conclusion
Discussion

7. Materials and the Pedagogical Model for Listening

Introduction
Beginners
Low-Intermediate
Intermediate
Advanced
Preparing and Piloting Listening Comprehension Materials
An Example of Specially Prepared Listening Material
Conclusion
Discussion

8. Case Studies and their Relation to the Pedagogical Model

Introduction
Case Study 1 - Young Learners
Case Study 2 - Using Technology to Improve Listening
Case Study 3 - Academic Listening
Case Study 4 - Self-Access Language Learning
Case Study 5 - An Intensive Language Course
Conclusion

Part III KEY ISSUES IN TEACHING AND TESTING

9. Developing Listening Skills through Technology

Introduction
Radio
Audiotapes
Language Laboratory
Video
Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Conclusion
Discussion

10. The Role of Questions in the Teaching of Listening

Introduction
Models for Integrating Questions while Teaching Listening
Question Types
Questions and the Pedagogical Model
Conclusion
Discussion

11. Testing Listening

Introduction
What to Test
How to Test
What to Measure
How to Assess Listening
Conclusion
Discussion
Appendix: Concluding Questions for Reflection
References
Index

"This book combines up-to-date listening theory with case studies of actual pedagogical practice. The paperback edition combines up-to-date listening theory with case studies of actual pedagogical practice. As an essential part of communicative competence, listening is a skill, which deserves equal treatment with the other basic skills of speaking, reading, and writing. The authors describe current models of listening theory and exemplify each with a textbook task. They address the role of technology in teaching listening, questioning techniques, and testing. This text is designed for use with both pre-service and in-service teachers who are involved in the teaching of listening or the design of pedagogic materials for listening. Incorporates extensive real-life case studies. Includes many tasks and activities. Combines theory and practice." (Publisher's Website)