THE EDITORS
Aud Solbjørg Skulstad (Dr.art.) is a Professor of English at the University of Bergen. Her main research interests are the teaching and learning of writing, the development of genre awareness, multimodality, English for specific purposes, and genre analysis. Skulstad is head of the research group “Textbased English Language Learning” (TELL) and is co-editor of Teaching English in the 21st Century (2018).
Tony Burner (PhD) is a Professor of English Education at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University. His main research interests are multilingualism, assessment, R&D work, and teacher professional development. Burner has led the research group Kompetanse for mangfold and he is also co-author of the textbook Global Visions for Vg2/3 International English.
Ulrikke Rindal (PhD) is an Associate Professor of English Education at the University of Oslo. Her research interests relate mainly to sociolinguistic aspects of learning and teaching English, focusing specifically on oral communication. She teaches English didactics to teacher education students at BA and MA levels and supervices the course.
Magne Dypedahl is an Associate Professor of English at the University of South-Eastern Norway. One of his areas of focus is pre-service teacher education. His main research interests are intercultural communication and American studies. Dypedahl has co-authored and co-edited many books on foreign language learning and teaching, most recently Metacognition in Language Learning and Teaching. Hilde Brox is an Assistant Professor of English. She teaches English literature and English education to pre-service and in-service teachers at the Arctic University of Norway. Her professional interests include creative approaches to teaching literature, practical and aesthetic methods in language teaching and learning, and web 2.0 technologies. She has published several articles and book chapters. Holger Pötzsch (PhD) is an Associate Professor of Media and Documentation Studies at the Arctic University of Norway. His main research interests are the representation of war and violent conflict in audio-visual media, critical and materialist approaches to digital technologies, and the role of culture and technology in processes of bordering. He has worked on several European research projects.
These are some of the subject-specific questions raised in this book. It contains practical teaching ideas and theoretical perspectives on communicative skills in English. Part I consists of seven peer-reviewed articles on central aspects of communicative skills in English. Part II presents 101 practical teaching activities to enhance students’ communicative skills in English. The suggestions connect theory and practice based on empirical experiences and key insights from classroom research. 101 Ways to work with Communicative Skills offers fresh research about English education in Norway. It is a treasure trove for every practising teacher working with English in years 1-13. The target group for this book comprises teachers, students, teacher educators, and researchers. Other books in the 101 series: 101 måter å lese leseleksa på (2012) 101 skrivegrep (2014) 101 måter å fremme muntlige ferdigheter på (2016) 101 litteraturdidaktiske grep (2018) 101 digitale grep (2018) 101 grep for å aktivisere elever i matematikk (2019)
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Tony Burner, Christian Carlsen and Kåre Kverndokken (Eds.)
Henrik Bøhn (PhD) is an Associate Professor of English Education at the University of South-Eastern Norway. He has also worked as an English teacher in upper secondary school. His research interests include language assessment, language learning, and intercultural communication. He is co-editor of Teaching and Learning English.
How can English teachers work in up-to-date and inspirational ways to enhance students’ communicative skills? Which English skills do students need in an increasingly diverse and globalised society? How can teachers explore key areas such as digital skills, multicultural topics, and multilingual resources in the English subject in practical and engaging ways?
Ways to Work with Communicative Skills
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Ways to Work with Communicative Skills – Theoretical and Practical Approaches in the English Classroom
Tony Burner Christian Carlsen Kåre Kverndokken (Eds.)
Christian Carlsen (PhD) is an Associate Professor of English and teaches language studies, teacher training, and further education programmes at the University of South-Eastern Norway. His research interests include multilingualism in education, literature in English teaching, and medieval English and Scandinavian literature. Kåre Kverndokken is a Professor Emeritus of Norwegian Education at the University of South-Eastern Norway. His teaching and research focus on the fields of basic skills, teaching resources, and children’s literature. Kverndokken has published numerous textbooks for use in basic education and scientific articles. He is the series editor of the 101 book series.
CONTRIBUTORS TO 101 TEACHING ACTIVITIES Aleksander Andersen, teacher at Ringshaug Lower Secondary School Charlotte Ferborg Beal, teacher at Ringshaug Lower Secondary School Morten Oddvik, Nettskolen Vestfold, Horten Upper Secondary School, USN Therese Borkenhagen, Assistant Professor, USN James Coburn, Associate Professor, USN Ole Petter Riksaasen Dahl, teacher at Skrim Lower Secondary School Toril Ebbesberg, teacher at Sigdal Lower Secondary School Jonas Iversen, PhD student, INN Fride Lindstøl, Associate Professor, USN Jannike Ohrem Bakke, Associate Professor, USN Ragnhild Elisabeth Lund, Professor, USN Karina Rose Mahan, PhD student, USN Patrick Murphy, Associate Professor, Nord University Mari Norås, Assistant Professor, USN Ann Kristin Stustad Nybø, teacher at Skoger School Ulrikke Rindal, Associate Professor, UiO Jon Olav Sørhaug, teacher at Tangen Upper Secondary School, affiliated with UiA Therese Marie Tishakov, Assistant Professor, OsloMet Maria Casado Villanueva, Associate Professor, USN