One-on-One Language Teaching and Learning [electronic resource] : Theory and Practice /
Bleistein, T.author.
Lewis, M.author.
With only one learner, it is possible for the teacher to give serious attention to principles of second language acquisition such as motivation, error treatment, and learner autonomy, which are more difficult to address in classroom learning. This book combines theory with practical suggestions, making it invaluable for language tutors.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Series Editor's Preface; Preface; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; 1 Introduction to One-on-One Learning and Teaching; Scope of this book: theory and application; Overview of one-on-one language teaching and learning; Capitalizing on the benefits of one-to-one learning and teaching; Overcoming the limitations of one-to-one learning and teaching; Engaging with the debate surrounding tutoring; 2 Learning and Tutoring Options; Private tutoring; Peer tutoring; Tutoring programs or companies; Workplace tutoring; Tutoring family members
Qualifications for a tutorCase studies; 3 The Tutor-Learner Relationship; The tutor-learner relationship; Factors affecting students' participation; Cooperative learning; Role boundaries for the tutor and learner; Privacy; The tutor-learner match or mismatch ; 4 Individual Differences in One-on-One Teaching; Autonomy; Motivation; Age as a factor in language learning; Linguistic difference; Multilingual learners; 5 Learning Styles and Approaches to Teaching One-on-One; From methods to approaches; Matching learner beliefs with learning theories; Learning styles; Learning strategies
6 Preparation for SessionsClarifying expectations; Collecting and analyzing learner samples; Considering other stakeholders; The learner's role in planning; Determining language proficiency; 7 Choosing Materials and Structuring Sessions; Materials selection; Session planning; Length of session and time management; Talk time and language of instruction; Between-session tasks; 8 Teaching One-on-One Sessions; Establishing and building rapport; Goal setting; Error feedback; Measuring progress; Evaluating approaches and sessions; 9 Technology and One-on-One Teaching; Structuring online tutoring
Technology for online tutoringHow to conduct an online tutoring session; Benefits of online tutoring; Challenges and overcoming the challenges of online tutoring; Enhancing and extending face-to-face learning with technology; Language learning programs and apps; 10 Focus on Skills; Listening; Speaking; Pronunciation; Reading; Writing; Grammar; Vocabulary; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
With only one learner, it is possible for the teacher to give serious attention to principles of second language acquisition such as motivation, error treatment, and learner autonomy, which are more difficult to address in classroom learning. This book combines theory with practical suggestions, making it invaluable for language tutors.
Language and education.
Language and languages—Study and teaching.
English language.
Language Education.
Language Teaching.
English.