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Portuguese as an Additional Language (PAL): Research-Informed Pedagogical Approaches
Portuguese as an Additional Language (PAL): Research-Informed Pedagogical Approaches
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This book explores research-informed pedagogical approaches for Portuguese as an Additional/Foreign Language (PAL/PFL), covering skills development, language awareness, and innovative methodologies.
Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books
This book presents a comprehensive exploration of diverse research-informed pedagogical approaches for Portuguese as an Additional/Foreign Language (PAL/PFL), encompassing a wide range of topics such as the development of specific skills in PAL, language awareness in PAL, and innovative pedagogical approaches in PAL, which involve the use of new and experimental methodologies.
The first chapter delves into the theoretical foundations of PAL, providing an overview of the language learning process, language acquisition theories, and the role of PAL in language education. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with teaching PAL and emphasizes the importance of a research-informed approach.
The second chapter explores the development of specific skills in PAL, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It discusses the importance of language proficiency, language accuracy, and language fluency, and provides practical strategies and activities to enhance these skills. The chapter also explores the use of technology and multimedia resources in PAL teaching and learning.
The third chapter focuses on language awareness in PAL, emphasizing the importance of promoting cultural understanding and awareness of the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of PAL learners. It discusses the use of cultural resources, intercultural communication, and language immersion to enhance language awareness and promote cross-cultural understanding.
The fourth chapter explores innovative pedagogical approaches in PAL, including task-based learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning. It discusses the benefits of these approaches in promoting student engagement, critical thinking, and language proficiency, and provides practical examples and strategies for implementing them in PAL classrooms.
The fifth chapter examines the role of assessment in PAL, including the development of appropriate assessment tools, the use of authentic assessment, and the evaluation of language proficiency. It discusses the importance of assessment for learning, feedback, and language improvement, and provides practical guidelines for assessing PAL learners.
The sixth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities of teaching PAL in different contexts, including language schools, universities, and community settings. It discusses the importance of collaboration, language exchange programs, and teacher training in PAL teaching and learning.
The final chapter summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the book, highlighting the importance of a research-informed approach to PAL teaching and learning, the development of specific skills, language awareness, innovative pedagogical approaches, assessment, and collaboration in PAL contexts.
This book is a valuable resource for language teachers, educators, and researchers interested in advancing the teaching and learning of Portuguese as an Additional/Foreign Language. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in PAL and offers practical insights and strategies for implementing effective PAL teaching and learning practices.
The first chapter delves into the theoretical foundations of PAL, providing an overview of the language learning process, language acquisition theories, and the role of PAL in language education. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with teaching PAL and emphasizes the importance of a research-informed approach.
The second chapter explores the development of specific skills in PAL, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It discusses the importance of language proficiency, language accuracy, and language fluency, and provides practical strategies and activities to enhance these skills. The chapter also explores the use of technology and multimedia resources in PAL teaching and learning.
The third chapter focuses on language awareness in PAL, emphasizing the importance of promoting cultural understanding and awareness of the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of PAL learners. It discusses the use of cultural resources, intercultural communication, and language immersion to enhance language awareness and promote cross-cultural understanding.
The fourth chapter explores innovative pedagogical approaches in PAL, including task-based learning, problem-based learning, and project-based learning. It discusses the benefits of these approaches in promoting student engagement, critical thinking, and language proficiency, and provides practical examples and strategies for implementing them in PAL classrooms.
The fifth chapter examines the role of assessment in PAL, including the development of appropriate assessment tools, the use of authentic assessment, and the evaluation of language proficiency. It discusses the importance of assessment for learning, feedback, and language improvement, and provides practical guidelines for assessing PAL learners.
The sixth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities of teaching PAL in different contexts, including language schools, universities, and community settings. It discusses the importance of collaboration, language exchange programs, and teacher training in PAL teaching and learning.
The final chapter summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the book, highlighting the importance of a research-informed approach to PAL teaching and learning, the development of specific skills, language awareness, innovative pedagogical approaches, assessment, and collaboration in PAL contexts.
This book is a valuable resource for language teachers, educators, and researchers interested in advancing the teaching and learning of Portuguese as an Additional/Foreign Language. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in PAL and offers practical insights and strategies for implementing effective PAL teaching and learning practices.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666914382
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