This text provides a systematic introduction to the issues involved in developing, managing, and evaluating effective second and foreign language programs and teaching materials. Key stages in the curriculum development process are examined, including situation analysis, needs analysis, goal-setting, syllabus design, materials development and adaptation, teaching and teacher-support, and evaluation.
Breast Cancer Springer 2008 This second edition of Breast Cancer continues the tradition of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Care Series. The book is oriented towards the needs of clinicians who manage breast cancer at every stage of the disease. Chapters are written by experts with a strong knowledge of research findings who also are active in the clinic and understand the practical needs of the patient and her physician.
Problem Solving in Endocrinology and Metabolism Books in the Problem Solving series present short cases that represent common yet challenging real-life patient scenarios. The problem-based learning approach is of great value for trainees and the continuing medical education needs of experienced doctors. Current literature and guidelines have been reviewed to provide the latest best practice.
This book helps students to develop necessary "real-life" functional skills by promoting communication and interaction in the classroom through: i) developing oral skills; ii) effectively taking on (and using) new language; and iii) reviewing what has already been learned.Every "speaking" situation in life is a communication problem, in which "meaning" needs to be transferred and information or opinions must be communicated.