Form-focused Instruction and Teacher Education

An overview of form-focused instruction as an option for second language grammar teaching. It combines theoretical concerns, classroom practices, and teacher education. Key Features Addresses the role of form-focused instruction (FFI) in language acquisition theory, teaching, and learning. Considers the influence of theory and research on FFI in teacher education. Examines classroom applications of FFI. Addresses questions asked by language teachers, and reports research from the vantage point of informing L2 pedagogy. Contains contributions by leading practitioners and researchers in the field of SLA and teacher education.