A Psycholinguistic Perspective
Extending earlier work on grammar, this book investigates the development of tests measuring second language learners' implicit and explicit pragmatic abilities in English. It reports detailed analyses of the use of the tests with two groups of learners and in studies investigating study abroad and the effects of instruction.
A Study of Teacher Cognition and Classroom Practices
Focusing on a four-year innovation project in a Chinese secondary school, the book examines the evolution of foreign language teachers' cognition and practices. It highlights the influencing factors behind these changes and provides a longitudinal perspective on educational transformation in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. This research serves as a significant resource for scholars, teacher educators, and practitioners aiming to implement and assess innovations in EFL classrooms.