Dornyei, Zoltan

Group dynamics in the language classroom / Zoltan Dornyei. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003. - xii, 191 p.: 23 cm.

Includes index

Becoming a group -- Managing the class : rules, norms, and discipline -- How groups develop -- The cohesive group : relationships and achievement -- The classroom environment`s contribution to group dynamics -- The teacher as group leader -- Student roles and role modelling -- Trouble-shooting : conflicts and apathy happen! -- The las classes : affirming and closing -- Conclusion : wrapping it up.

"This innovative book addresses these issues and offers practical advice on how to manage language learner groups in such a way that they develop into cohesive and productive teams. Educators interested in communicative language teaching will particularly welcome this book as a useful guide in their day-to-day teaching practice."--BOOK JACKET.


English

978-0-521-52971-6


Communication in small groups
Language and languages--Study and teaching
Interaction analysis in education
Subject headings--Chart

418.0071 D73g