About the book
Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning synthesizes the existing body of research on the role of peer interaction in second language learning in one comprehensive volume. In spite of the many hours that language learners spend interacting with peers in the classroom, there is a tendency to evaluate the usefulness of this time by comparison to whole class interaction with the teacher. Yet teachers are teachers and peers are peers – as partners in interaction, they are likely to offer very different kinds of learning opportunities. This book encourages researchers and instructors alike to take a new look at the potential of peer interaction to foster second language development. Acknowledging the context of peer interaction as highly dynamic and complex, the book considers the strengths and limitations of peer work from a range of theoretical perspectives. In doing so, Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning clarifies features of effective peer interaction for second language learning across a range of educational contexts, age spans, proficiency levels, and classroom tasks and settings.
Editions of Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning
- EBook
- ISBN 9781135914608
- PDF
- ISBN 9781135914530
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Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning synthesizes the existing body of research on the role of peer interaction in second language learning in one comprehensive volume. In spite of the many hours that language learners spend interacting with peers in the classroom, there is a tendency to evaluate the usefulness of this time by comparison to whole class interaction with the teacher. Yet teachers are teachers and peers are peers – as partners in interaction, they are likely to offer very different kinds of learning opportunities. This book encourages researchers and instructors alike to take a new look at the potential of peer interaction to foster second language development. Acknowledging the context of peer interaction as highly dynamic and complex, the book considers the strengths and limitations of peer work from a range of theoretical perspectives. In doing so, Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning clarifies features of effective peer interaction for second language learning across a range of educational contexts, age spans, proficiency levels, and classroom tasks and settings.
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What is Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning about?
Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning synthesizes the existing body of research on the role of peer interaction in second language learning in one comprehensive volume. In spite of the many hours that language learners spend interacting with peers in the classroom, there is a tendency to evaluate the usefulness of this time by comparison to whole class interaction with the teacher. Yet teachers are teachers and peers are peers – as partners in interaction, they are likely to offer very different kinds of learning opportunities. This book encourages researchers and instructors alike to take a new look at the potential of peer interaction to foster second language development. Acknowledging the context of peer interaction as highly dynamic and complex, the book considers the strengths and limitations of peer work from a range of theoretical perspectives. In doing so, Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning clarifies features of effective peer interaction for second language learning across a range of educational contexts, age spans, proficiency levels, and classroom tasks and settings.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning?
Language and Linguistics > Language teaching and learning > Language teaching theory and methods
Where can I read a sample of Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135914608
Is Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Second Language Acquisition Research Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning?
Jenefer Philp, Noriko Iwashita, Rebecca Adams
Who is the Publisher of the book Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Peer Interaction and Second Language Learning is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135914608) and pdf(ISBN 9781135914530)