Includes bibliographical references.

Preface

Part 1 : Background Introduction Chapter 1 : Second language acquisition research and language pedagogy

Part 2 : Making research accessible Introduction Chapter 2 : Grammar teaching and grammar learning Chapter 3 : Options in grammar teaching

Part 3 : The application of theory Introduction Chapter 4 : A theory of instructed second language acquisition Chapter 5 : The structural syllabus and second language acquisition Chapter 6 : Acquisition-compatible grammar tasks

Part 4 : Second language acquisition research in the classroom
Introduction Chapter 7 : Learning to communicate in the classroom

Part 5 : The teacher as researcher Introduction Chapter 8 : Focused communication tasks Chapter 9 : Micro-evaluation: does a task work?

Part 6 : Conclusion Introduction Chapter 10 : Mediation problems Bibliography Index

"This book presents SLA research as a source of specifications for teachers to explore in their own classrooms. The author sees the four main roles of SLA researchers as developing relevant theories, conducting their own classroom research, making research accessible to teachers, and facilitating action research. Each chapter addresses a major issue in the field of SLA and language teaching.-- Familiarizes you with the basic types of research design used in second language studies -- Gives you a genuine 'feel' for what doing research is like, by giving you specific roles (e.g. research subject, data collector, data analyst, reporter) within a variety of mini-studies. -- Explains different research types in detail: why they are used; how they are designed; what the different stages are for carrying them out; and how to evaluate them. -- Introduces you to some of the classic research studies into second language learning and encourages you to analyse and discuss them. -- Downloadable version of statistical tables and photocopiable worksheets on the Oxford Teachers' Club website." (Publisher's Website)