[Air-l] Call for Chapters - E-Learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition

[Rita Marriott]

CALL FOR CHAPTERS
  Proposals Submission Deadline: 1/31/2007
  Full Articles Due: 4/30/2007
  Handbook of Research on E-Learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition
  To be published by Idea Group, Inc in 2008
   
  Introduction
Throughout the decades, the teaching of languages has seen the development of a variety of methodologies and approaches such as the grammar-translation method, the total physical response, the silent way and the communicative approach.  CALL methodologies are now embracing not only the new technology, but also methodologies and approaches brought about the by the use of computers, the Internet and virtual learning environments, taking into consideration students and institutions’ needs and interests in a technological and more democratic society.  The use of the new tools available as well as student-centred constructivist, collaborative and meaningful learning theories and approaches is being sought of with a view not only to promote students’ language and communicative skills but also to foster their autonomy, social and interactive skills contributing to their development into more confident, pro-active and responsible members of our society. 
   
  
  Prospective authors are invited to submit a 2-3 page manuscript on their proposed chapter via e-mail on or before January 31, 2007.  For recommended topics and more information, please go to http://www.idea-group.com/requests/details.asp?ID=146.
Rita Marriott MEd. - E-Learning Researcher 
Pontificial Catholic University of Parana (PUCPR) - Brazil
rita.marriott at yahoo.com 
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