About the book
This module on focusing on form in language instruction provides novice and experienced instructors with pedagogical techniques to help second language learners acquire formal elements of an L2. Taking the position that the development of a linguistic representation requires input, the pedagogical interventions presented in this module – textual enhancement, structured input, and dictogloss – all work with meaning-bearing input in some way. These techniques aim to increase the likelihood that learners focus on aspects of language useful or necessary for building mental representation. The module also discusses how explicit information may play a supporting role in helping learners process input.
Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/
Editions of Focusing on Form in Language Instruction
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317394464
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317394471
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This module on focusing on form in language instruction provides novice and experienced instructors with pedagogical techniques to help second language learners acquire formal elements of an L2. Taking the position that the development of a linguistic representation requires input, the pedagogical interventions presented in this module – textual enhancement, structured input, and dictogloss – all work with meaning-bearing input in some way. These techniques aim to increase the likelihood that learners focus on aspects of language useful or necessary for building mental representation. The module also discusses how explicit information may play a supporting role in helping learners process input.
Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focusing on Form in Language Instruction about?
This module on focusing on form in language instruction provides novice and experienced instructors with pedagogical techniques to help second language learners acquire formal elements of an L2. Taking the position that the development of a linguistic representation requires input, the pedagogical interventions presented in this module – textual enhancement, structured input, and dictogloss – all work with meaning-bearing input in some way. These techniques aim to increase the likelihood that learners focus on aspects of language useful or necessary for building mental representation. The module also discusses how explicit information may play a supporting role in helping learners process input.
Please visit the series companion website for more information: http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781315679594/
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Focusing on Form in Language Instruction?
Language and Linguistics > Language teaching and learning
Where can I read a sample of Focusing on Form in Language Instruction?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317394464
Is Focusing on Form in Language Instruction part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Routledge E-Modules on Contemporary Language Teaching
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Focusing on Form in Language Instruction?
Daphnee Simard, Wynne Wong
Who is the Publisher of the book Focusing on Form in Language Instruction?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Focusing on Form in Language Instruction is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317394464) and pdf(ISBN 9781317394471)