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Selected readings from Mosaic edited by Anthony Mollica
Selected from the first five volumes of Mosaic, these fifty-one practical and theoretical chapters, written by distinguished North American second-language scholars, are invaluable professional readings for both beginning and seasoned teachers.
The selections in Teaching and Learning Languages
recognize the importance of language teaching and learning
acknowledge the important role of the student and teacher and parent
identify the students’ anxiety and offer practical suggestions for studying
discuss classroom environment
provide practical teaching techniques which will assist teachers in their day-to-day teaching activity
highlight the partnership between home and school
identify the fundamentals of second-language teaching
focus on the teaching of a specific point of grammar
propose vocabulary expansion
emphasize the fun element in language teaching
identify methods and approaches to language teaching
assess the neuroscientific interest of second-language educators
suggest caveats with print and non-print materials
evaluate visuals in the classroom
offer suggestions for creative activities
focus on three of the language skills: speaking reading, writing, as well as on culture and body language
discuss the importance of evaluation
and conclude with background information on North American cultural festivities
