Provoking Thought: Memory and Thinking in ELT (Paperback)

~ Hall Houston (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"A terrific addition to classroom life and language learning! This book will make us better teachers, and make learning more meaningful."

- Dr. Natalie Hess, Professor of BME/ESL, Northern Arizona University - Yuma and author of Teaching Large Multilevel Classes (Cambridge) and Zero Prep (Alta)

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“An original, practical and very useful collection of activities.”

- Lindsay Clandfield, author of Dealing with Difficulties (Delta) and The Language Teacher's Survival Handbook (iT's)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 222 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (November 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439251991
• ISBN-13: 978-1439251997
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,391,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An sightul, practical guide, February 7, 2010

By	David Cedric Bennette "David Bennette - Lectu... (Turkey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Houston`s work is a valueble guide for teachers wishing to deepen their perspectives on cognitive processes in the classroom. Full of practical knowledge based on a life time`s experience in teaching. A must -read for any aspirant teacher embarking on an overseas career.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Provoking Thought, January 27, 2010

By	jbiker "J" (Fort Wayne, IN) - See all my reviews

This book is a very useful tool for esl teachers. It is full of fun and practical methods for engaging esl students. It's obvious that the author is an actual teacher and knows what is needed when facing the classroom each day.