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Research for Materials Development in Language Learning: Evidence For Best Practice
Brian Tomlinson (Ed.)
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Description for Research for Materials Development in Language Learning: Evidence For Best Practice
Hardback. There has been a dramatic increase in the attention given to materials development as an academic discipline. This title examines the research in materials development and discusses their implications for the learning and teaching of languages. Editor(s): Tomlinson, Brian; Masuhara, Dr Hitomi. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 30. Weight in Grams: 792.
This title examines current research in materials development and discusses their implications for the learning and teaching of languages. Recently there has been a dramatic increase in the attention given to materials development as an academic discipline. More universities are including modules on materials development on their MA in applied linguistics courses and more students are studying materials development in their PhD research. Yet to date there has been no publication focusing on reporting and discussing the results of research in materials development. This fills that gap, reporting on the results of recent research projects in materials development and discussing ... Read more
This title examines current research in materials development and discusses their implications for the learning and teaching of languages. Recently there has been a dramatic increase in the attention given to materials development as an academic discipline. More universities are including modules on materials development on their MA in applied linguistics courses and more students are studying materials development in their PhD research. Yet to date there has been no publication focusing on reporting and discussing the results of research in materials development. This fills that gap, reporting on the results of recent research projects in materials development and discussing ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Number of pages
368
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781441101457
SKU
V9781441101457
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About Brian Tomlinson (Ed.)
Brian Tomlinson is a Visiting Professor at Leeds Metropolitan University. He has worked in Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, the UK, Vanuatu and Zambia and has given presentations in over fifty countries. He is Founder and President of MATSDA and has published many articles and books on materials development and on language acquisition. Hitomi Masuhara is a Visiting Fellow at ... Read more
Reviews for Research for Materials Development in Language Learning: Evidence For Best Practice
This book fills the current gap in research on materials development and use. The 23 research studies reported are notable for their geographical spread and their topical scope. The book will be valuable as a source of up-to-date information, an inspiration for further research, and a stimulus for teacher development.
Alan Maley, Visiting Professor, Leeds Metropolitan University, ... Read more
Alan Maley, Visiting Professor, Leeds Metropolitan University, ... Read more