Jack C. Richards
Language Teaching Matrix: Curriculum, Methodology, and Materials
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521387941
- author:
- Jack C. Richards
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1990
- Pages:
- 200
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Language Teaching Matrix by Jack C. Richards is a comprehensive guide to effective language teaching methodology and teacher preparation. The author presents a network of interactions involving curriculum, methodology, teachers, learners, and instructional materials as the foundation for understanding second language learning. This book explores key issues in language teaching, including curriculum development, designing instructional materials, teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and the nature of effective teaching. Richards' approach focuses on developing effective teaching through understanding the various factors that interact in second language learning and the classroom. By examining theoretical and practical dimensions of central language teaching issues, this book provides a valuable resource for courses on language teaching methodology, teacher preparation, curriculum development, materials development, and teaching practice.