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Jones, Ken

Simulations in language teaching / Ken Jones. - Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1982. - vi, 122 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - New directions in language teaching .

Contents;

1. Why use simulations?
A simulation defined
Language
Communication skills
etc.

2. Choosing simulations for the language classroom
Matching the language level
Simulations in the syllabus
Time
etc.

3. Preparing for the simulation
Teacher participation
Adapting
An overview briefing
etc.

4. The simulation in action
The controller
Monitoring the functional behaviour
Monitoring the language

5. The follow-up
Debriefing for behaviour
Debriefing for language
Analysing simulation discourse
etc.

6. Will the simulation work?
Dissecting a simulation
Talking rocks
North sea challenge

7. Assessing the result
Validity of the simulation technique
Aims and tools
Spies, managers and civil servants
etc.

8. Simulations in teacher training
Simulations about teaching
Teaching about simulations



Bibliography : p. 121-122.

ISBN: 9780521270458 0521270456 (pbk.) 052124885X

LCCN: 82004557

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Language and languages--Study and teaching--Simulation methods.

Dewey Class. No.: 418.07 / JON