Synthesizing research on language learning and teaching / 
 Synthesising research on language learning and teaching 
edited by John M. Norris, Lourdes Ortega. 
 - xiii, 349 pages :  illustrations ;  25 cm. 
 - Language learning and language teaching,  v. 13  1569-9471 ; .
 - Language learning and language teaching  v. 13. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> The value and practice of research synthesis for language learning and teaching /  Principles, parameters, and SLA : a retrospective meta-analytic investigation into adult L2 learners' access to Universal Grammar /  Investigating the empirical link between task-based interaction and acquisition : a meta-analysis /  The effectiveness of corrective feedback for the acquisition of L2 grammar : a meta-analysis of the research /  Effects of L2 instruction on interlanguage pragmatic development : a meta-analysis /  The effects of explicit reading strategy training on L2 reading comprehension : a meta-analysis /  A meta-synthesis of qualitative research on effective teaching practices for English language learners /  Research synthesis and historiography : the case of assessment of second language proficiency /  Meta-analysis, human cognition, and language learning /  Some reflections on the development of (meta-analytic) synthesis in second language research /  John M. Norris and Lourdes Ortega --  Thomas H. Dinsmore --  Casey M. Keck, Gina Iberri-Shea, Nicole Tracy-Ventura and Safary Wa-Mbaleka --  Jane Russell and Nina Spada --  Eun Hee Jeon and Tadayoshi Kaya --  Alan Taylor, John R. Stevens and J. William Asher --  Kip Tellez and Hersh C. Waxman --  Margaret Thomas --  Nick C. Ellis --  Craig Chaudron.  Ch. 1.  Ch. 2.  Ch. 3.  Ch. 4.  Ch. 5.  Ch. 6.  Ch. 7.  Ch. 8.  Ch. 9.  Ch. 10. 
<br/><br/> "This volume presents the first collection of work on research synthesis in applied linguistics. It introduces readers to a cutting-edge approach for reviewing and summarizing exactly what accumulated research has to say about theoretical and practical subjects."--BOOK JACKET. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9027219656 9789027219657 9027219664 9789027219664 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006042702 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Second language acquisition--Research--History.<br/>Language and languages--Study and teaching--Research--History.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>P118.2  / .S96 2006 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>418.0072