TY - BOOK AU - Richard-Amato,Patricia A. TI - Making it happen: from interactive to participatory language teaching : theory and practice SN - 0130601934 (pbk.) U1 - 418.007 PY - 2003/// CY - White Plains, NY PB - Longman KW - Language and languages KW - Study and teaching KW - Second language acquisition KW - English language KW - Foreign speakers N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; I: Theoretical considerations: developing your own language teaching principles: 1. From grammatical to communicative - 2. The classroom as an environment for language acquistion - 3. The role of interaction - 4. Participatory language teaching - 5. Literacy development and skills integration - 6. The affective domain - 7. Language assessment and standards -- Part II: Exploring methods and activities: what can we learn? 8. Physical involvement in the language learning process - 9. Communicative practices - 10. Chants, music, and poetry - 11. Storytelling, role play, and drama - 12. Games - 13. Ways to promote literacy development 14. Affective activities -- Part III: Putting it all together: some practical issues: 15. Decising a plan - 16. Tools for teaching languages: textbooks, computer programs, videos, and film - 17. Teaching language through the content areas: Program designs and political implications -- IV: Programs in action: 18. ESL programs - 19. Foreign language programs - 20. Two-way bilingual programs -- Part V: Related readings - VI: Case studies ER -