Esta autora se centra profundamente en el desarrollo docente y la metodología de la enseñanza del inglés para jóvenes estudiantes. Su trabajo se nutre de una amplia experiencia en la enseñanza a niños y en la preparación de futuros docentes en Hungría y el Reino Unido. Investiga los beneficios del aprendizaje basado en tareas para niños en contextos de EFL. Su enfoque enfatiza las aplicaciones prácticas y los aspectos psicológicos de la adquisición del lenguaje.
Based on the idea that children are experts of their lives, this pioneering book suggests that children's active participation in applied linguistics research can open up exciting new possibilities. It is essential reading for researchers in second language education, as well as anyone who wants to conduct research involving children.
Focusing on language learning during childhood, this guide explores the impact of age and various contexts, such as home and school, on language acquisition. It presents a broad range of studies involving diverse age groups, methodologies, and languages, providing a comprehensive overview of research and debate in the field.
An overview of the issues surrounding the teaching of young learners combines up-to-date research with principles of classroom practice to discuss skills, vocabulary, grammar, adapting and designing materials, planning and assessment, and policy decisions.