Download or read book Dilemmas in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages written by Dorothy S. Messerschmitt and published by University of Michigan Press ELT. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ESOL classroom presents challenges that go beyond technology, linguistic knowledge, or what is covered in teacher education programs: there are issues that reach far past the curriculum. What should a teacher do when presented with a gift from a student? What about being asked to submit a late paper? These are the types of situations that are frequently overlooked in post-secondary and adult ESOL classrooms and the types of emotional, intellectual, and ethical dilemmas that are looked at on a case-by-case basis inDilemmas in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The 40 cases in this book will stimulate analysis, encourage reflection, and spark discussion for teachers as well as other members of the educational community by offering both suggestions for fostering discussion and insightful tips for handling dilemmas with professionalism, thought, and social responsibility.
Download or read book Why TESOL Theories and Issues in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in K 12 Classrooms written by Eileen N. Ariza and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides classroom and preservice teachers with a knowledge base to effectively teach in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms in today's global environment. The book provides in depth theoretical background, legal information, and application for teachers to address the needs of English learners.
Download or read book Spirituality and English Language Teaching written by Mary Shepard Wong and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 16 reflective accounts and data-driven studies explores the interrelationship of religious identity and English Language Teaching (ELT). The chapters broaden a topic which has traditionally focused on Christianity by including Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and non-religious perspectives. They address the ways in which faith and ELT intersect in the realms of teacher identity, pedagogy and the context and content of ELT, and explore a diverse range of geographical contexts, making use of a number of different research methodologies. The book will be of particular interest to researchers in TESOL and EFL, as well as teachers and teacher trainers.
Download or read book TESOL A Guide written by Jun Liu and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as a comprehensive reference resource for current and prospective English language teachers, students of TESOL, academics, and other professionals working within the field of Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL). As an essential single-volume resource, TESOL: A Guide explores TESOL in three dimensions: as a profession, as a field of study, and as an international association. In doing so, it offers a thorough summary of themes and issue relevant to TESOL's multiple dimensions, including a practical overview of the TESOL profession and a compendium of current TESOL research topics and methodologies. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of TESOL International Association, a key section of the book highlights the development of this association and features the reflections of several previous TESOL International Association presidents. Readers will also appreciate the extensive glossary and appendix of TESOL resources, both of which are designed to comprise a valuable and manageable guide for newcomers to the field, as well as for developing practitioners and researchers.
Download or read book on Becoming A Language Educator written by Christine Pears Casanave and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These personal essays by first and second language researchers and practitioners reflect on issues, events, and people in their lives that helped them carve out their career paths or clarify an important dimension of their missions as educators. Their narratives depict the ways in which professionals from diverse backgrounds and work settings have grappled with issues in language education that concern all of us: the sources and development of beliefs about language and education, the constructing of a professional identity in the face of ethical and ideological dilemmas, and the constraints and inspirations of teaching and learning environments. They have come together as a collective to engage in a courageous new form of academic discourse, one with the potential to change the field. Many of the authors write their stories of having begun their work with voices positioned at the margins. Now, as established professionals, they feel strong enough collectively to risk the telling and, through their telling, to encourage other voices. This volume is intended to provide graduate students, teachers, and researchers in language education with insights into the struggles that characterize the professional development of language educators. Both readers and contributors should use the stories to view their own professional lives from fresh perspectives -- and be inspired to reflect in new ways on the ideological, ethical, and philosophical underpinnings of their professional personae.
Download or read book Christian and Critical English Language Educators in Dialogue written by Mary Shepard Wong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-25 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legacy of English teaching and Christian missionaries is a flashpoint within the field of English language teaching. This critical examination of the place of Christianity in the field is unique in presenting the voices of TESOL professionals from a wide range of religious and spiritual perspectives. About half identify themselves as "Christian" while the others identify themselves as Buddhist, atheist, spiritualist, and variations of these and other faiths. What is common for all the authors is their belief that values have an important place in the classroom. What they disagree on is whether and how spiritual values should find expression in learning and teaching. This volume dramatizes how scholars in the profession wrestle with ideological, pedagogical, and spiritual dilemmas as they seek to understand the place of faith in education. To sustain this conversation, the book is structured dialogically. Each section includes a set of position chapters in which authors explain their views of faith/pedagogy integration, a set of chapters by authors responding to these positions while articulating their own views on the subject, and discussion questions to engage readers in comparing the positions of all the authors, reflecting on their own experiences and values, and advancing the dialogue in fresh and personal directions.
Download or read book Calling All Foreign Language Teachers written by Tony Erben and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive guide to help foreign language teachers use technology in their classrooms. It offers the best ways to integrate technology into your teaching for student-centered learning.
Download or read book Teaching English Grammar to Speakers of Other Languages written by Eli Hinkel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and research-based introduction to current and effective English grammar instruction gives pre-service and in-service teachers and teacher educators a strong foundation for teaching second language grammar and helps them develop their professional knowledge and skills. Written in a highly readable style for an international audience, it provides a thorough and rounded overview of the principles, strategies, techniques, and applications currently dominant in teaching L2 grammar in a range of instructional settings around the world. Chapter authors are world-class authorities in grammar and grammar teaching and learning. All chapters are based on theoretical frameworks and/or research foundations with a strong emphasis on practical applications and implications for classroom teaching, and highlight teaching methods, key concepts, and terminology associated with grammar instruction. Illuminating the options and choices in grammar teaching from a contemporary perspective, Teaching English Grammar to Speakers of Other Languages is ideal as key text for students in undergraduate and graduate MA-TESOL programs and as a resource for practicing ESL/EFL teachers, teacher educators, and teaching faculty.
Download or read book Bilingualism and Language Pedagogy written by Janina Brutt-Griffler and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bilingualism and Language Pedagogy brings an understanding of language as a social practice and bilingualism as the study of bidirectional transitioning to the examination of bilingual settings in the US, Europe, and the developing countries. Focusing both on bilingual linguistic competence and educational politics and practice, the volume provides valuable practical proposals and models for developing sociocultural and linguistic competencies among bilingual practitioners and students.
Download or read book Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages written by David Nunan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Nunan’s dynamic learner-centered teaching style has informed and inspired countless TESOL educators around the world. In this fresh, straightforward introduction to teaching English to speakers of other languages he presents teaching techniques and procedures along with the underlying theory and principles. Complex theories and research studies are explained in a clear and comprehensible, yet non-trivial, manner without trivializing them. Practical examples of how to develop teaching materials and tasks from sound principles provide rich illustrations of theoretical constructs. The content is presented through a lively variety of different textual genres including classroom vignettes showing language teaching in action, question and answer sessions, and opportunities to ‘eavesdrop’ on small group discussions among teachers and teachers in preparation. Readers get involved through engaging, interactive pedagogical features and opportunities for reflection and personal application. Each chapter follows the same format so that readers know what to expect as they work through the text. Key terms are defined in a Glossary at the end of the book. David Nunan’s own reflections and commentaries throughout enrich the direct, up-close style of the text.
Download or read book Learning English written by Neil Mercer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning English focuses on young children's acquisition of spoken and written English in monolingual and bilingual contexts and explores the debates surrounding English in schools and colleges, and the often controversial nature of the English curriculum in different parts of the world. English is learned in most parts of the world, both through use in the home and community, and as a major language of education. Learning English represents just some of this diversity.
Download or read book Issues in TESOL written by David Kent and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving as a general overview to the field, Issues in TESOL: A primer for teaching English to speakers of other languages, aims to deliver insight into the many varied concepts and practices involved in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It focuses on those particular issues of TESOL that are important over the various stages of a career. Of significance, the book emerges to fill the needs of those who come to the education field from other disciplines; for those who may find themselves teaching without experience; for those interested in beginning a career in teaching English; as well as those in-service teachers looking to reground; or for those who are about to embark on TESOL certification. The intent is to provide insight that will assist readers in making connections between the various theoretical discourses, research, and teaching practices that are involved in the craft of teaching English to speakers of other languages. The book consists of four parts, introducing readers to TESOL theories, methods, and approaches, along with the basics of classroom management and lesson plan development, to establish a foundation for teaching the four skills along with pronunciation and grammar, while also introducing how to benefit from engaging in classroom observation, professional development endeavors and leadership. Part one, perspectives and practice centers on aspects of second language acquisition and the place of educational theories in teaching. It also reviews the methods, approaches, and techniques applied to the teaching and learning of languages over time, particularly those that provide us with an understanding of how best to teach today. A variety of classroom management theories are discussed, with educational leadership, as well as the ethics, laws, rights, and responsibilities in teaching explored, with those influences affecting second language acquisition from language, planning and policy, to culture, identity, and intercultural communication also touched upon. Part two, implementations focuses on those practical aspects of concern to teachers. Such as how to frame lessons to engage students, the basics of classroom management, the delivery of appropriate teaching content, and the development of effective lesson plans. Part three, sound, meaning, and form then covers those concepts of most importance for teaching the 'what' of language. Part four, capstone projects highlights the expectations and steps required to complete some of the final projects often linked to obtaining accredited TESOL certification. A comprehensive listing of beneficial applications and worthwhile websites along with a comprehensive glossary of key terms used in the field is also provided.
Download or read book Content Based Curriculum for High Ability Learners written by No Contributor and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly updated edition provides a solid introduction to curriculum development in gifted and talented education. Written by experts in the field of gifted education, this text uses cutting-edge curriculum design techniques and aligns the core content with national and state standards. In addition to a revision of the original chapters, the second edition contains new chapters on topics such as second language learning, leadership, arts curriculum, and technology. The text identifies the basic principles of curriculum development : accelerated learning within the core content areas, use of higher order process skills, development of creative student products, and concept development and learning. These techniques are incorporated into a chapter on each core content area : language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, as well as world languages and the arts. The final chapters focus on the roles of teachers, program coordinators, and administrators during curriculum design, including selecting resources and materials, aligning curriculum, and assessing student learning. --from back cover.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology written by Neil J. Salkind and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2008-01-17 with total page 1209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From applied behavior analysis to vicarious reinforcement, overviews of theories outline concepts basic to the field of educational psychology. Each of the 275 scholarly articles give sample suggestions for further research. All told, the set provides a useful introduction to a bourgeoning area of study and is highly recommended for academic libraries." —John R. M. Lawrence "This comprehensive, informative, cross-disciplinary, and authoritative encyclopedia supports a holistic approach to preschool to adult education and would make a welcome addition to any undergraduate collection." —Library Journal Educational Psychology is a special field of endeavor since it strives to apply what we know about many different disciplines to the broad process of education. In the most general terms, you can expect to find topics in this area that fall into the categories of human learning and development (across the life span), motivation, measurement and statistics, and curriculum and teaching. There are few comprehensive overviews of the field of educational psychology, and the purpose of this two-volume Encyclopedia is to share this information in a way that is, above all, informative without being overly technical or intimidating. With more than 275 contributions, the Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology opens up the broad discipline of educational psychology to a wide and general audience. Written by experts in each area, the entries in this far-reaching resource provide an overview and an explanation of the major topics in the field of human development. While the Encyclopedia includes some technical topics related to educational psychology, for the most part, it focuses on those topics that evoke the interest of the everyday reader. Key Features Addresses topics that are of particular interest to the general public such as vouchers, Head Start, divorce, learning communities and charter schools Shares subjects that are rich, diverse, and deserving of closer inspection with an educated reader who may be uninformed about educational psychology Draws from a variety of disciplines including psychology, anthropology, education, sociology, public health, school psychology, counseling, history, and philosophy Presents many different topics all tied together by the theme of how the individual can best function in an educational setting, from pre-school through adult education Key Themes Classroom Achievement Classroom Management Cognitive Development Ethnicity, Race, and Culture Families Gender and Gender Development Health and Well-Being Human Development Intelligence and Intellectual Development Language Development Learning and Memory Organizations Peers and Peer Influences Public Policy Research Methods and Statistics Social Development Teaching Testing, Measurement, and Evaluation Theory This practical Encyclopedia brings the field of educational psychology to the everyday person making it a welcome addition to any academic or public library.
Download or read book Issues in TESOL written by David Kent and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving as a general overview to the field, Issues in TESOL: A primer for teaching English to speakers of other languages, aims to deliver insight into the many varied concepts and practices involved in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It focuses on those particular issues of TESOL that are important over the various stages of a career. Of significance, the book emerges to fill the needs of those who come to the education field from other disciplines; for those who may find themselves teaching without experience; for those interested in beginning a career in teaching English; as well as those in-service teachers looking to reground; or for those who are about to embark on TESOL certification. The intent is to provide insight that will assist readers in making connections between the various theoretical discourses, research, and teaching practices that are involved in the craft of teaching English to speakers of other languages.The book consists of four parts, introducing readers to TESOL theories, methods, and approaches, along with the basics of classroom management and lesson plan development, to establish a foundation for teaching the four skills along with pronunciation and grammar, while also introducing how to benefit from engaging in classroom observation, professional development endeavors and leadership. Part one, perspectives and practice centers on aspects of second language acquisition and the place of educational theories in teaching. It also reviews the methods, approaches, and techniques applied to the teaching and learning of languages over time, particularly those that provide us with an understanding of how best to teach today. A variety of classroom management theories are discussed, with educational leadership, as well as the ethics, laws, rights, and responsibilities in teaching explored, with those influences affecting second language acquisition from language, planning and policy, to culture, identity, and intercultural communication also touched upon. Part two, implementations focuses on those practical aspects of concern to teachers. Such as how to frame lessons to engage students, the basics of classroom management, the delivery of appropriate teaching content, and the development of effective lesson plans. Part three, sound, meaning, and form then covers those concepts of most importance for teaching the 'what' of language. Part four, capstone projects highlights the expectations and steps required to complete some of the final projects often linked to obtaining accredited TESOL certification. A comprehensive listing of beneficial applications and worthwhile websites along with a comprehensive glossary of key terms used in the field is also provided.
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Download or read book Teaching and Learning in a Multilingual School written by Tara Goldstein and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-01-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching and Learning in a Multilingual School: Choices, Risks, and Dilemmas is for teachers and teacher educators working in communities that educate children who do not speak English as a first language. At the center of the book are findings from a four-year critical ethnographic case study of a Canadian high school with a large number of emigrant students from Hong Kong and rich descriptions of the multitude of ways teachers and students thought about, responded to, and negotiated the issues and dilemmas that arose. The solutions and insights they derived from their experiences of working across linguistic, cultural, and racial differences will be extremely valuable to educators in other locales that have become home to large numbers of immigrant families. The book is designed to help readers think about how the issues and dilemmas in the case study manifest themselves in their own communities and how to apply the insights they gain to their own teaching and learning contexts: * Each chapter includes four components: an excerpt from the ethnographic study; an analytic commentary on the ethnographic text drawn from a variety of theoretical perspectives and academic disciplines (including interactionist sociolinguistics, language minority education, English as a Second Language education, critical literacy, anti-racist education, and critical teacher education); a pedagogical discussion; and suggestions for further reflection and discussion. * The book features the use of ethnographic play writing to engage readers with the issues that arise in multicultural/multilingual schools. The author's play Hong Kong, Canada is included in its entirety and is used to stimulate further discussion of the issues raised in each of the chapters. * Although it is organized around two different kinds of schooling dilemmas--dilemmas of speech and silence, and dilemmas of discrimination--everyday dilemmas of curriculum and assessment are also discussed throughout the book. * A methodological discussion of the choices the author made while designing, conducting, and writing up the critical ethnographic case study makes the book useful in qualitative research methodology courses. * A set of strategies and activities is provided for helping students develop English oral presentation skills.
