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Peer reviewedQuinn, T. J. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher's Association, 1981
Describes the threshold-level movement in European language teaching. Objectives are not defined in terms of what material is to be covered but in terms of what behavior is desired. The movement's application to Australia is discussed from three perspectives: (1) social justice, (2) linguistic resources, and (3) multiculturalism. (PJM)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Cultural Pluralism, Justice, Learning Motivation
Peer reviewedMuckle, J. Y.; Partington, J. A. – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1983
Semistructured interviews in 11 schools questioning headteachers about their concerns about modern language teaching policy provided the following: Quality of teaching crucial; continuance of one foreign language rather than another is attributed to ability, industry, and enthusiasm of teacher. Emphasizes that young entrants to the teaching…
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes, Learning Motivation
