What do we know about learning and teaching second languages: implications for teaching

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Mangubhai, Francis. 2006. "What do we know about learning and teaching second languages: implications for teaching." Asian EFL Journal. 8 (3), pp. 46-68.

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Article Title	What do we know about learning and teaching second languages: implications for teaching
ERA Journal ID	9317
Article Category	Article
Author	Mangubhai, Francis
Journal Title	Asian EFL Journal
Journal Citation	8 (3), pp. 46-68
Number of Pages	23
Year	2006
Place of Publication	Sydney, Australia
ISSN	1738-1460
Web Address (URL)	http://www.asian-efl-journal.com/Sept_06_fm.php
Abstract	In the last twenty-five years a number of insights have been achieved through research on the processes of second language acquisition/learning. This article discusses some of these insights, drawing implications for teachers for their classroom practice. In addition, there is a brief discussion on some of the insights that have been achieved about teachers' practical theories or teacher knowledge in the general education field. It is argued that in order for some of the insights to be translated into classroom practice, teachers and teacher educators have to understand the ways in which teachers' practical theories develop and consequently the types of behaviours teachers would wish to exhibit if they are to continue to develop professionally as teachers.
Keywords	second language acquisition; second language teaching; foreign language teaching; teacher development; second language research
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020	390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
	390108. LOTE, ESL and TESOL curriculum and pedagogy
	470399. Language studies not elsewhere classified
Public Notes	Proceedings from the Asian EFL Journal International Conference, April 2006: Task-based Learning in the Asian Context.
Byline Affiliations	Faculty of Education

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