本教材具有教学理论与教学研究相结合的特点，注重培养师范类专业学生的学生观、语境观、认知观、语用观与反思观，适合英语类专业师范方向本科生或者研究生使用，能够适应基础英语教育课程改革的要求，理解英语学科核心素养的内涵，树立基于理论、创新教学的意识，不断提升科学严谨的教研精神和研究能力，培养终身学习的意识和能力。 本教材选材内容来自当前语言研究领域的顶尖学者，以及一些知名的语言学家和外语教育家。本教材的编写旨在实现三个目标：通过外语教学法的发展史、语言教学与学习的发展趋势可以了解历史、洞悉规律；通过对二语习得与授得、动态系统理论与个体差异、学习策略的学习可以学会如何研究学生、探索学习策略，使未来的教学策略有的放矢；通过语境理论、图式理论、语用失误与教学、反思性英语可以提高对教学的理性认知，在反思中获得职业发展。 本教材共分为9章，章节设置遵循从探索历史、研究学生到专业发展的教育价值体系。每章都附有练习、问题与任务，供学生与教师思考与运用。

CHAPTER 1 A "Methodical" History of Language Teaching
Introduction
The Grammar-Translation Method
The Direct Method
Reading Approach
The Oral Approach and Situational Language Teaching
The Audiolingual Method
Cognitive Approach
Total Physical Response
The Silent Way
Community Language Learning
Suggestopedia
Communicative Language Teaching
Task-Based Language Teaching
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 2 From the Traditional to the Contemporary in Second Language Teaching and Learning
Introduction
Stimuli for Change
Syllabus Design
Approach to Teaching
Role of Learners
Approach to Language
Using Language Texts
Facilities for Learning
Approach to Learning
Classroom Organization
Assessment
Language out of Class
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 3 Theories in SLA & ISLA
Introduction
Frameworks of SLA
Instructed Second Language Acquisition
Krashen's Monitor Theory
SLA, ISLA ~" ELT
Input Processing I~ Processing Instruction
Interaction ~ ISLA
Cognitive-Interactionist Approach
Interlanguage Theory
Output
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 4 Dynamic Systems Theory & Individual Differences
Introduction
CDST & Individual Differences
Age Differences
Intelligence
Motivation
Attitude
Aptitude
Personality
Learners' Beliefs
Cognitive Styles
Learning Styles
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 5 Learning Strategies
Introduction
Strategies
Learning Strategies
Language Learning Strategies
Language Use Strategies
Good Language Learner Strategies
Learner Strategy Training
Learning Strategies and Tasks
Strategies-Based Instruction
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 6 Context Theory
Introduction: Context and Convention
Definitions
Theoretical Perspectives of Context
Characteristics of Context
Five Dimensions
High'Low Context
The Context of Language Teaching
Context and Complex Sub-Systems within the Learner
Teaching Language in Contexts
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 7 Schema Theory
Introduction
Definition
Background Knowledge
Characteristics of Schemata
Types of Schemata
Functions of Schema Theory
Interactive Model of Comprehension
Discourse Comprehension
A Schema-Based Approach to Reading and Listening
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 8 Pragmatic Failure and Foreign Language Teaching
Introduction
Speaker Meaning
Pragmatics. Different Perspectives
Pragmatic Failure
Pragmalinguistic Failure
Sociopragmatic Failure
Pragmatic Instruction
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
CHAPTER 9 Reflective Teaching in ELT
Introduction
Definition of Terms
Purposes of Reflective Teaching
Critical Reflection. Asking Questions about Teaching
Key Attitudes for Teachers to be Reflective
Five Dimensions of Reflection
Topics Explored by Reflective Teachers
Tools for Reflective Teaching/Gathering Information
Two Underlying Concerns
Suggested Activities
Exercises, Questions and Tasks
Suggested Readings
APPENDIX 1 Reflection Questions
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