Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy (3rd Edition) | 
|  | | | Title: | Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy (3rd Edition) | | Author: | H. Douglas Brown | | Publisher: | Pearson ESL | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 06 May, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0136127118 / 9780136127116 | | List Price: | $53.00 | | You Save: | $7.00 | | Amazon Price: | $46.00 | |
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Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy, Third Edition, by H. Douglas Brown, is a widely acclaimed methodology text used in teacher education programs around the world. This user-friendly textbook offers a comprehensive survey of practical language teaching options, all firmly anchored in accepted principles of language learning and teaching. End-of-chapter exercises give readers opportunities to process material interactively. Suggested readings direct readers to important books and articles in the field. This third edition of Teaching by Principles features: *new chapters on course design, technology, and critical pedagogy to reflect current trends and advances in methodology *prereading organizers at the beginning of each chapter *updated, expanded references *treatment of other recent "hot topics" of interest: *corpus linguistics *form-focused instruction *multiple intelligences *nonnative English-speaking teachers *autonomy *willingness to communicate *alternatives in assessment *reflective teaching Also by H.Douglas Brown: *Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, Fifth Edition *Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices *Strategies for Success: A PRactical Guide to Learning English
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Customer Reviews:
• User-friendly? Definitely Not! 08 April, 2006
I was shocked to read Dr. Pennington Jr use the following as the title for his book review: "A text written in everyday English." This is precisely what H. Douglas Brown's Teaching by Principles (Second Edition) is not!
Here are two examples from Mr. Brown's text which illustrate what I mean. Consider first his "everyday" definition of cheating: "a surreptitious violation of standards of individualized responses to tests or other exercises." Next, take a gander at how he describes group-work: "a generic term covering a multiplicity of techniques in which two or more students are assigned to a task that involves collaboration and self-initiated language." This type of jargon might impress some, but it's not everyday English and it defeats the chief purpose of language: to communicate! Additionally, it overturns Mr. Brown's assertion in another part of the book: "do not overwhelm students with linguistic terminology." Perhaps if Mr. Brown were to practice what he preaches, we might take him more seriously.
I teach TESL in Toronto, Canada, and I have no choice: I must use this book with my classes. I'm constantly trying to help my students by translating Mr. Brown's words into everyday English. Teaching by Principles is short on specifics and sufficient examples, and in my opinion is just as "immensely dry, convoluted and tedious" as all the other texts in this genre which Dr. Pennington alluded to in his review.
Sorry, but this is one frustrating book to read and from which to teach.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2HVIJC2JQ538W
• It's Very Useful. 17 February, 2007
I use this book at a English methodology course at a university. The words and structures of each chapter are so easy that even non-native speaker of English can understand the content of the book well. I strongly recommend this book to non-native teachers of English like me.
- Reviewed by customer ID: ACNJH7F0W6U9L
• I Enjoyed It As A Coursebook 04 March, 2008
While at times this book gets into some technical terms, most of it is in everyday english, or at least everyday for a student studying language teaching. It is an easy read, that doesn't put me to sleep like many other linguistic books on my plate. Brown adds enough humor and examples that with a good instructor this textbook seems to be pretty stand alone. The one complaint I have with it; the author plugs a lot of his own work, now he may be qualified, and published some good stuff, but it is almost like getting an advertisement while you read.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2P0K5FPWVNHK
• Teaching By Principles: An Interactive Approach To Language Pedagogy 07 July, 2008
This is a must for language teachers, with very clear information covering a wide range of topics from a history of teaching methods to teacher development.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1O65ZXWJHU1PX
• Great! 22 September, 2008
This was/is a textbook for a class that I have. Delivery was prompt. I got the book in time to read for my next few classes. Great seller!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1RIKIZEHMICZP
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