Includes bibliographical references (p. 525-553) and indexes.

"Teaching by Principles is a widely acclaimed methodology text used in teacher education programs around the world. This user-friendly textbook offers a comprehensive survey of practical language teaching options, all firmly anchored in accepted principles of language learning process material interactively. Suggested readings direct readers to important books and articles in the field.

This third edition of Teaching by Principles features:
new chapters on course design, technology and critical pedagogy to reflect current trends and advances in methodology
prereading organizers at the beginning of each chapter
updated, expanded references
treatment of other recent "hot topics" of interest: corpus linguistics, form-focused instruction, multiple intelligences, nonnative English-speaking teachers, autonomy, willingness to communicate, alternatives in assessment, and reflective teaching" (Back Cover)

CONTENTS:

Preface

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Part I: FOUNDATIONS FOR CLASSROOM PRACTICE
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: A "Methodical" History of Language Teaching
Chapter 3: The Postmethod Era: Toward Informed Approaches
Chapter 4: Teaching by Principles
Chapter 5: Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom

Part II: CONTEXTS OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
Chapter 6: Teaching Across Age Levels
Chapter 7: Teaching Across Proficiency Levels
Chapter 8: Sociocultural, Political, and Institutional Contexts

Part III: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING CLASSROOM LESSONS
Chapter 9: Curriculum Design
Chapter 10: Lesson Planning
Chapter 11: Techniques and Materials
Chapter 12: Technology in the Classroom
Chapter 13: Initiating Interaction in the Classroom
Chapter 14: Sustaining Interaction through Group Work
Chapter 15: Classroom Management
Chapter 16: Strategies-Based Instruction

Part IV: TEACHING LANGUAGE SKILLS
Chapter 17: Integrating the "Four Skills"
Chapter 18: Teaching Listening
Chapter 19: Teaching Speaking
Chapter 20: Teaching Reading
Chapter 21: Teaching Writing
Chapter 22: Form-Focused Instruction

Part V: ASSESSING LANGUAGE SKILLS
Chapter 23: Language Assessment: Principles and Issues
Chapter 24: Classroom-Based Assessment

Part VI: LIFELONG LEARNING
Chapter 25: Teacher Development
Chapter 26: Teachers for Social Responsibility

Bibliography

Name Index

Subject Index