1st Edition
Group Work for Language Learning Harnessing the Power of Group Dynamics
By Paul Leeming
Copyright 2027
168 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
168 Pages
9 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
This text guides language teachers how to implement group work in the classroom as well as providing a summary of key research into the theory behind the psychology of group dynamics and language learning.
Beginning with a rationale for groupwork and its central importance in acquiring language, the book covers key issues such as how groups should be formed, how long a group should work together,... Read more
1. Why should we use groups?
2. How should we form groups?
3. What roles will students have?
4. How can we make a group cohesive?
5. What kind of activities and approaches work best in groups?
6. What is the teacher’s role in the group-centered classroom?
7. How do we resolve conflict in groups?
8. What have we learnt and what do we need to research?
Biography
Ian Paul Leeming is a Professor in the School of Economics at Kinki University, Japan and an Adjunct Professor in Temple University, Japan.
