Mujumdar A. Teaching English as Second Language. Theory,...and Technology 2025

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This multidisciplinary volume is a systematic, well-researched resource to help understand the methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language. It integrates theory with praxis, drawing on the Cognitivist–Social interactionist theory and Constructivist approaches adopted in an English classroom. It provides insights into recent trends in teaching, given the changed teaching–learning scenario in education, while simultaneously aiding in the development of the 4IR skills much needed in the 21st century.
Written in an easy-to-understand language, the book expounds on various language skills and their application in real-world classrooms. These classroom-tested techniques can be used by teachers by modifying the context in which they are used. The tasks help develop critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities in learners. The techniques and practices elucidated in the book are designed to be accessible to a global readership.
This book will be useful to students, pre-service teachers, and researchers, who are new to the teaching of English Language. It will also be an essential companion to practicing in-service teachers and Teacher Trainers to further sharpen their concepts and skills.
Contents
1 Education and the English Language 1
2 Methods and Approaches 6
3 Theories of Language Learning and Second Language Acquisition 29
4 Phonology and Morphology 51
5 Developing Listening and Speaking Skills 84
6 Developing Reading Skills 104
7 Developing Writing Skills 122
8 Syntax and Developing Grammar Skills 153
9 Developing Vocabulary Skills 170
10 Online Teaching Methods, Assessments, and Feedback 182
11 AI in Teaching, Learning, and Research 194
12 Assessment and Evaluation 201
13 Building a Culture of Academic Integrity 221
14 Materials Analysis and Technological Aids 231
Appendix 1: The Cognitive Domain (Original) 245
Appendix 2: Introduction to Classroom Practices and Techniques 248
Appendix 3: Techniques and Tasks: Teaching Listening 251
Appendix 4: Techniques and Tasks: Teaching Speaking 260
Appendix 5: Techniques and Tasks: Teaching Speaking 266
Appendix 6: Cohesion, Coherence, Collocations, and Tasks: Techniques in Writing 279
Appendix 7: Tasks: Teaching Grammar 289
Appendix 8: Tasks for Vocabulary 293
Appendix 9: Affixations 308
Appendix 10: Different Question Types (Not Exhaustive) 310
Appendix 11: Explanation of Common Terms 315