Making It Happen : Interaction in the Second Language Classroom

Patricia A. Richard-Amato

This updated and expanded Second Edition of Making It Happen lays a solid foundation for creating meaningful interaction in the second language classroom. -- Comprehensive and practical, Making It Happen bridges the gap between theory and practice, enabling teachers to apply current theory and methodology in their own language classrooms. -- Includes sections on literacy development, language assessment, learning strategies, and task-based instruction. -- Thought-provoking questions at the beginning of each unit encourage pre- and in-service teachers to relate what they read to their own prior knowledge and experience. -- Descriptions of actual programs in action give teachers exposure to real situations in real settings. -- A "Related Reading" section highlights some of the significant concepts in language acquisition theory for further reflection and discussion.