How can teachers collect evidence about their teaching? This reflective question and many others await your discussion and analysis in this revised edition of TESOL Press’s best-selling Reflective Teaching, which explores different approaches to how teachers can reflect on their practice in second language classrooms. Farrell uses his six principles of reflective practice—Reflective Practice is Holistic, Reflective Practice is Evidence Based, Reflective Practice Involves Dialogue, Reflective Practice Bridges Principles and Practices, Reflective Practice Requires a Disposition to Inquiry, and Reflective Practice is a Way of Life—to provide a comprehensive overview.
Take the next step in reflective practice! Operationalize reflective practice and overcome the "reflection bubble" with an approach designed for the field of TESOL. Learn how teachers, teacher educators, supervisors, administrators, and other stakeholders can implement reflective practice. Expanding upon the original aspects of reflection—intellectual, cognitive, and metacognitive—this book offers a new framework using a holistic and comprehensive approach and includes spiritual, moral, and emotional noncognitive aspects. This easy-to-navigate book is organized by the five different stages of the reflection philosophy, principles, theory, practice, and beyond practice.
Focusing on the art of dialogue, this book provides educators with effective strategies to transform classrooms into vibrant learning communities. It emphasizes the importance of engaging discourse, offering instructional elements that empower students to express themselves meaningfully within the teaching and learning process. Teachers will discover how to facilitate conversations that enhance participation and foster a collaborative educational atmosphere.
Reflective Language Teaching: Practical Applications for TESOL Teachers is an extensively revised and updated second edition of the popular and accessible text Reflective Language Teaching: From Research to Practice originally published in 2008. This fully up-to-date second edition includes: - an expanded preface - updated case studies and new cases throughout that deal with new developments in language teaching and reflective practice - fully updated citations - three brand new chapters, on online reflective practice and teaching young learners, and a new final chapter on developing a 'culture of reflection' As in the first edition, this book outlines strategies for professional development through reflective practice in the language classroom. Accessible and comprehensive, the book presupposes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language teaching, and each chapter includes reflective discussion questions to help the reader apply the strategies and procedures discussed.
This book is about how to teach English as a second language and how second language students learn. With Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) at its centre, it takes a practical approach to second language teaching backed up by clearly explained theory. Presenting eight essential principles across twelve chapters, the book covers Learner Autonomy, Social Learning, Integrated Curriculum, Meaning, Diversity, Thinking Skills, Alternative Assessment and Teacher Co-learning, and shows how technology and reflective teaching can be used to support and enhance these essentials in the classroom. Combining theory and practice, Essentials for Successful English Language Teaching explains how these principles interweave and support each other within the CLT paradigm, demonstrating why they are best implemented as a whole, rather than one at a time. Now revised and brought fully up to date, this new edition includes: - A brand new chapter covering technology and cooperation in teaching practice and how they support CLT-based activities - Vignettes for each essential principle to consolidate theory and demonstrate best practice - Updated real world examples, drawing on teaching experiences from North America, Africa and Asia Taking a 'big picture' view that assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language education, Essentials for Successful English Language Teaching is an energising and fun guide for language practitioners.
Focusing on the needs of language teachers in training, this book explores key issues and procedures essential for effective practice teaching. It provides insights and guidance to help educators navigate the complexities of teaching methodologies, classroom management, and student engagement, ensuring they are well-prepared for real-world teaching experiences.
The book offers practical literacy strategies that encompass various essential areas such as phonics, phonemics, and decoding, as well as vocabulary, spelling, and word study. It also addresses fluency, comprehension, and assessment techniques, while incorporating technology and considerations for special learners and family literacy. These comprehensive approaches aim to enhance literacy instruction and support diverse learning needs.
This resource offers practical methods to enhance reading success for English language learners (ELLs). It simplifies research and instruction processes, making it suitable for educators of all experience levels. Key principles of reading instruction are introduced, along with actionable strategies for before, during, and after reading that can be tailored to individual student needs. Teachers will learn techniques to boost fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and text structure, as well as how to prepare effective reading lessons and assess performance.
A language teacher's role is not only critical in teaching a language, but also in teaching the cultures and societies that surround the language. Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching looks at the relationship between language and society and the pivotal part teachers play in shaping student perceptions of the language.
Best practices for creating a successful classroom experience for English Language Learners (ELL) are highlighted, offering novice teachers essential strategies and techniques. The book focuses on effective teaching methods, classroom management, and fostering an inclusive environment to enhance language acquisition and engagement among ELL students. It serves as a practical guide for educators aiming to improve their teaching skills and support diverse learners effectively.
