Author Description
"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".
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the pedagogical methods required to improve student competency in spoken language and active listening skills. The author, an advisory teacher of English, utilizes a structured series of tasks designed to facilitate collaborative learning. The framework focuses on building motivation for listening while encouraging students to engage in cooperative discussion and evaluate diverse viewpoints.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A structured curriculum for pair and group-based verbal exercises.
- Development of specific language modes including predicting, arguing, and summarizing.
- Techniques for fostering cooperative discussion and active listening.
Scope Limits
- The text is limited to the third volume of a specific classroom series.
- It does not cover advanced linguistic theory or non-classroom communication settings.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently utilize this text as a practical resource for structured classroom interaction. Experts highlight the series as a functional tool for developing core communication competencies in a group setting.
Page Count:
48
Publication Date:
1989-03-20
Publisher:
Pearson Schools
ISBN-10:
0050042440
ISBN-13:
9780050042441
Reference
Language Arts
Schools & Teaching
Education
Teaching Methods
Communication Skills
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