Download or read book Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom Second Edition written by Andrea DeCapua and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MICHIGAN TEACHER TRAINING title Teachers are often in the forefront of today’s cross-cultural contact, whether in the language classroom or in the K–12 or university/college classroom, but they are not always prepared to handle the various issues that can arise in terms of cross-cultural communication. The intent of this book is to make education in cross-cultural awareness accessible to a broad range of teachers working in a variety of educational settings. Crossing Cultures in the Language Classroom attempts to balance theory and practice for pre-service and in-service teachers in general education programs or in ESL/EFL, bilingual, and foreign language teacher training programs, as well as cross-cultural awareness workshops. This book is unique in that it combines theory with a wide range of experiential activities and projects designed to actively engage users in the process of understanding different aspects of cross-cultural awareness. The goals of the book are to help readers: expand cultural awareness of one’s own culture and that of others achieve a deeper understanding of what culture is and the relationship between culture and language acquire the ability to observe behaviors in order to draw conclusions based on observation rather than preconceptions understand and implement observations of cultural similarities and differences develop an attitude of tolerance toward cultural differences and move away from the “single story.” The new edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a Suggested Projects section in each chapter. This section provides opportunities for users of the text to explore in greater depth an area and topic of interest. It also includes even more Critical Incidents--brief descriptions of events that depict some element or elements of cultural differences, miscommunication, or culture clash. Critical Incidents develop users’ ability to analyze and understand how multiple perspectives of the same situation are rooted in differing culturally influenced beliefs, behaviors, norms of interaction, and worldviews.

Download or read book English Language Education Policies and Practices in the Mediterranean Countries and Beyond written by Yasemin Bayyurt and published by Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume seeks ways to present a unifying picture of TESOL policies and practices from different contexts in the broader Mediterranean basin and beyond. The main topics are: English language education; English language teacher education and recruitment policy; English language testing policies and practices in different contexts.

Download or read book Qualities of Effective Principals written by James H. Stronge and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows principals how to successfully balance the needs and priorities of their schools while continuously developing and refining their leadership skills.

Download or read book English Medium Instruction written by Ernesto Macaro, and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-19 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernesto Macaro brings together a wealth of research on the rapidly expanding phenomenon of English Medium Instruction. Against a backdrop of theory, policy documents, and examples of practice, he weaves together research in both secondary and tertiary education, with a particular focus on the key stakeholders involved in EMI: the teachers and the students. Whilst acknowledging that the momentum of EMI is unlikely to be diminished, and identifying its potential benefits, the author raises questions about the ways it has been introduced and developed, and explores how we can arrive at a true cost–benefit analysis of its future impact. “This state-of-the-art monograph presents a wide-ranging, multi-perspectival yet coherent overview of research, policy, and practice of English Medium Instruction around the globe. It gives a thorough, in-depth, and thought-provoking treatment of an educational phenomenon that is spreading on an unprecedented scale.” Guangwei Hu, National Institute of Education, Singapore Additional online resources are available at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/emi Ernesto Macaro is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Oxford and is the founding Director of the Centre for Research and Development on English Medium Instruction at the university. Oxford Applied Linguistics Series Advisers: Anne Burns and Diane Larsen-Freeman

Download or read book English as the Medium of Instruction in Turkish Higher Education written by Yasemin Kirkgöz and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the phenomenon of English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Turkish higher education, using research-based findings and review-based discussions with a critical focus on diverse aspects of EMI. Particularly, it addresses issues under four major themes: EMI policy and the macro level context, teaching practices in EMI, learning experiences in EMI and future directions for EMI in Turkey. English as the Medium of Instruction in Turkish Higher Education: Policy, Practice in Action and Future Directions comprehensively examines the EMI phenomenon by taking Turkey as a case study and it exclusively explores existing issues against different conceptual frameworks and theoretical foundations. It also explores novel issues around EMI, such as EMI assessment, EMI classroom interaction, and technology-enhanced EMI teacher training. Written by established experts in the field, this volume will be of particular interest to scholars of English for Academic Purposes, English Medium Instruction and Applied Linguistics as well as postgraduate students of Applied Linguistics, English as a Lingua Franca, English for Academic Purposes, and language and education policy. The book might also appeal to policy makers both in Turkey and in international education seeking blueprints to align their avowed principles and ground realities for purposes of effective practices.

Download or read book English Language Education Policy in the Middle East and North Africa written by Robert Kirkpatrick and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers insights on English language education policies in Middle Eastern and North African countries, through state-of-the-art reports giving clear assessments of current policies and future trends, each expertly drafted by a specialist. Each chapter contains a general description of English education polices in the respective countries, and then expands on how the local English education policies play out in practice in the education system at all levels, in the curriculum, in teaching, and in teacher training. Essays cover issues such as the balance between English and the acquisition of the national language or the Arabic language, as well as political, cultural, economic and technical elements that strengthen or weaken the learning of English. This volume is essential reading for researchers, policy makers, and teacher trainers for its invaluable insights in the role of each of the stakeholders in the implementation of policies.

Download or read book Teaching and Learning in English Medium Instruction written by Jack C. Richards and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-03-02 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching and Learning in English Medium Instruction provides an overview of the nature of English Medium Instruction (EMI) in both secondary and tertiary education. The book explores the nature of academic literacy in EMI the ways in which EMI is implemented in different contexts issues related to teaching and learning through the medium of English teaching challenges and coping strategies used by EMI teachers support for EMI through EAP the professional development needs of EMI teachers approaches to the evaluation of EMI programs. The book contains a number of short chapters written in an accessible style with discussion questions and practical follow-up tasks. Throughout the book, key theory and research serve to introduce the core issues involved in EMI, which are then explored in terms of implications for practice. The book can be used in workshops and courses and for groups that include EMI teachers of content subjects, EAP teachers, TESOL students, and teachers and education officials involved with the implementation of EMI in different contexts. With the expansion of EMI worldwide in recent years the book seeks to introduce EMI to a new generation of EMI teachers and language teaching professionals.

Download or read book Foreign Language Teachers and Intercultural Competence written by Lies Sercu and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreign Language Teachers and Intercultural Communication: An International Investigation reports on a study that focused on teachers' beliefs regarding intercultural competence teaching in foreign language education. Its conclusions are based on data collected in a quantitative comparative study that comprises questionnaire answers received from teachers in seven countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Poland, Mexico, Greece, Spain and Sweden. It not only creates new knowledge on the variability, and relative consistency, of today's foreign language teachers' views regarding intercultural competence teaching in a number of countries, but also gives us a picture that is both more concrete and more comprehensive than previously known.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Program Development and Assessment Methodologies in K 20 Education written by Wang, Victor C.X. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the educational system continues to evolve, it is essential that educators of today devise innovative and strategic approaches to program development and assessment. The Handbook of Research on Program Development and Assessment Methodologies in K-20 Education is an essential reference source for the latest terminology and concepts related to program development. Featuring extensive coverage on a broad range of topics such as cognitive diagnostic assessments, self-directed learning, and digital education, this publication is ideally designed for educators, students, program designers, and librarians seeking current research on inventive strategies and practices to enhance education in the 21st century.

Download or read book Current Academic Reflections on English Language Teaching in an EFL Setting written by İsmail Hakkı Mirici and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-24 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With our edited collection, learn about the most recent developments and trends influencing English Language Teaching (ELT) in EFL contexts. Aimed at academics, practitioners, and educators, the book explores the contemporary ideas and approaches that are advancing English language instruction today. Each chapter provides theoretical foundations and real-world applications for improving language acquisition, ranging from creative techniques to cutting-edge technologies. With its global perspective, the book caters to English language teachers and scholars worldwide seeking to provide an invaluable tool to adapt to the evolving landscape of language education. This collection offers helpful information for addressing local issues or investigating universal pedagogical principles. This book is a priceless tool for anyone passionate about English language learning and teaching.

Download or read book Proceedings of IAC 2020 in Budapest written by Group of Authors and published by Czech Institute of Academic Education. This book was released on 2020-03-13 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Academic Conference on Teaching, Learning and E-learning International Academic Conference on Management, Economics and Marketing International Academic Conference on Transport, Logistics, Tourism and Sport Science

Download or read book Current Perspectives on Pedagogy for English as a Lingua Franca written by Yasemin Bayyurt and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this edited volume is to examine how current theories and principles underlying English as a Lingua Franca studies contribute to research on present pedagogical practices in ELF contexts. The book provides useful insights into pedagogical practices in different ELF settings and knowledge on the pedagogy-policy relationship in terms of ELF.

Download or read book Early Years Second Language Education written by Sandie Mourão and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The age for early language learning has dropped dramatically in the past decade to include children under 6 years old, yet very little published research exists to support the implementation of such programmes. Drawing on a synthesis of theory, research and practice, this edited volume makes an innovative contribution to literature concerning language education for very young children. It explores language learning in a wide range of geographical contexts with reference to second and foreign language learning, bilingualism and plurilingualism with children under the age of 6 years old. Chapters present discussion around teacher education, policy-making, international case studies, school and home-based projects, code switching and language use, and methodologies and approaches. Early Years Second Language Education: International perspectives on theory and practice will be essential reading for researchers, academics, teacher trainers, and post-graduate students in the fields of early years education, foreign and second language education, language didactics and teacher education.

Download or read book Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer Assisted Language Learning AsiaCALL 2022 written by Vu Phi Ho Pham and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-07 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access book.We really appreciate the contributions to the success of the 18th AsiaCALL from participants from the United States, Spain, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Austria, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, and Palestine, and Vietnam. We also acknowledge the efficient local organizers from Hoa Sen University who paid great efforts and time to run the 18th AsiaCALL International Conference online. Without you, such effective colleagues, AsiaCALL could not gain such good prestigious fame. AsiaCALL is honored and delighted to announce that AsiaCALL2022, the 19th International Conference of the Asia Association of Computer-Assisted Language Learning, will be held on November 26-27, 2022. It will be hosted by the Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), Ha Noi, Vietnam, at 298 Cau Dien street, Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi, Vietnam. The Conference will be hybrid - both virtual mode (delegates outside of VN) and face-to-face mode (local delegates). Aims and ScopeThe mission of the AsiaCALL International Conference (AsiaCALL) is to give researchers, educators, and teachers from all over the world a place to share their teaching experience and classroom research. This is done through conferences and seminars. Selected full papers presented at the AsiaCALL International Conference will be published in the Conference Proceedings, and Journals with Open Access to share the participants’ research, teaching experiences. Furthermore, ASIACALL is a place where its members can be able to network and share work and research interests with other professionals in the field to maintain collaboration and advocate the use of technology in your educational environments.

Download or read book From Reader to Reading Teacher written by Jo Ann Aebersold and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1997-03-13 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Reader to Reading Teacher is a self-contained, student-centred methods text that connects reading theory to practical classroom activities. The paperback edition, ideal for introductory courses on the teaching of second language reading, connects reading theory to practical classroom activities. Teachers begin by exploring their beliefs and assumptions about reading and analyzing their own reading strategies. This leads to a critical examination of the pedagogical issues central to the reading classroom, including selecting appropriate activities and effective lesson planning.

Download or read book Investigating Individual Learner Differences in Second Language Learning written by Mirosław Pawlak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited book brings together ten empirical papers reporting original studies investigating different facets of individual variation second language learning and teaching. The individual difference factors covered include, among others, motivation, self, anxiety, emotions, willingness to communicate, beliefs, age, and language learning strategies. What is especially important, some of the contributions to the volume offer insights into intricate interplays of these factors while others attempt to relate them to learning specific target language subsystems or concrete instructional options. All the chapters also include tangible implications for language pedagogy. The book is of interest to both researchers examining the role of individual variation in second language learning and teaching, teacher trainers, graduate and doctoral students in foreign languages departments, as well as practitioners wishing to enhance the effectiveness of second language instruction in their classrooms.

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