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Newton, Jonathan – ELT Journal, 2001
In a task-based approach to learning, learners will often meet new vocabulary "in passing" as they pursue communicative goals. Argues that such encounters can be turned to the learners' advantage and that rather than remove difficult words, teachers should consider a number of cooperative options for exposing learners to new words during…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction
Ediger, Marlow – 1999
Considering a behaviorist's viewpoint focusing on specifics regarding learning and knowledge, this document discusses the psychology of learning and how it provides the reading/language arts teacher with a basis for making sound decisions in lesson and unit construction. It provides two examples of objectives for pupil achievement pertaining to…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Curriculum Development