Overview
I am pleased to present to you my latest and exclusive book in the field of language education, titled: "ECRIF and the Engineering of Language Teaching: A New Theory in Language Education." With great hope and gratitude, I thank God Almighty for granting me the ability to complete this work. This book brings together a collection of my personal and professional experiences in language education, both locally and internationally, developed over many years of dedicated practice and reflection. Driven by these accumulated experiences, I felt a strong responsibility to document and share them through this book, which aims to shift language education from traditional methods to modern, learner-centered approaches that prioritize learning over teaching. This book is a specialized contribution to the field of language instruction. It is the result of scientific ideas and insights I developed through participating in numerous teacher training programs worldwide. These experiences enabled me to design a comprehensive framework for lesson planning—what I call the "engineering" of the language classroom—based on selecting the right strategies and modern frameworks to achieve meaningful learning outcomes. In this work, I introduce the ECRIF framework as a modern theoretical model for language teaching, alongside practical models such as PPU (Presentation, Practice, Use) and PDP (Pre-, During-, Post-), as well as essential teaching tools like CCQs (Concept Checking Questions) and ICQs (Instruction Checking Questions). The book also explores learning styles and theories relevant to foreign language learners, foundational principles and stages of language instruction, and presents a collection of dynamic, well-structured language teaching programs. The book concludes with a focus on language assessment, offering guidance on how to design and interpret effective language tests, providing a clear path forward for both aspiring language teachers and students of this field.
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