
"The Spoken Word Project" consists of three pupils' books and a "Teacher's Handbook". The series provides a range of material for pupils to talk about in pairs or groups. A number of spoken language modes are developed including projecting, predicting, explaining, arguing, narrating, comparing, reporting, describing and summarizing. The books aim not only to develop pupils' competence in the use of spoken language, but also to develop listening skills. Motivation to listen to others is built into the tasks, leading to co-operative discussion techniques and a willingness to consider alternative viewpoints. The author is an advisory teacher of English and is the author of "Storyworlds".
This text investigates the pedagogical methods required to improve student competence in spoken language and active listening within a classroom setting. The author, an advisory teacher of English, utilizes his experience in curriculum development to construct a framework that emphasizes collaborative interaction. By providing structured tasks, the book argues that students can improve their ability to articulate complex thoughts while simultaneously developing the patience to consider alternative viewpoints.
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Educators frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for integrating oral communication into the English curriculum. Experts highlight the practical nature of the exercises, noting that the focus on listening skills provides a necessary balance to traditional reading and writing instruction.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
1989-03-20
Publisher:
Pearson Schools
ISBN-10:
005004236X
ISBN-13:
9780050042366
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