Developing Notetaking Skills in a Second Language: Insights from Classroom Research

Developing Notetaking Skills in a Second Language combines theoretical perspectives with empirical classroom studies to provide insights on L2 notetaking performance and instruction. It emphasizes the challenges faced by students from different international backgrounds and outlines a five-stage pedagogic cycle for notetaking. The book explores the dialogic potential of notes for stimulating class discussion about notetaking strategies and is a valuable resource for teachers, academics, scholars, and postgraduate students in applied linguistics, L2 and foreign language education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Developing Notetaking Skills in a Second Language is a comprehensive guide that combines theoretical perspectives with an in-depth analysis of empirical classroom studies. It aims to enhance pedagogical awareness of factors influencing second language (L2) notetaking performance and instruction. The book, based on original research, provides insights into various aspects of L2 notetaking, including classroom practices and samples of student work. It emphasizes the challenges faced by students from diverse international backgrounds when taking notes in an L2 and presents a five-stage pedagogic cycle for notetaking that can be applied to any listening text. Additionally, the book explores the dialogic potential of notes for stimulating class discussions about notetaking strategies.

This book is of immense interest to teachers, academics, scholars, and postgraduate students in the fields of applied linguistics, L2, and foreign language education. It is also a valuable resource for those involved in teacher education and postgraduate TESOL, L1, and L2 listening research and psycholinguists. By delving into the complexities of L2 notetaking, Developing Notetaking Skills in a Second Language offers valuable insights and practical strategies that can help educators improve their students' notetaking skills and facilitate effective learning.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367683115