Professional Development of English Language Teachers in Asia

2018-05-16
Professional Development of English Language Teachers in Asia

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  • Author: Kayoko Hashimoto
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 131541323X
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 161

Why has English language proficiency in Japan remained so low in comparison to other Asian countries? Has Vietnam attempted to improve English language teaching because ASEAN has adopted English as its working language? Why do English language teachers struggle with curriculum changes imposed by governments in order to make them competitive in the international community? Do professional development (PD) programs actually meet the needs of teachers? This book addresses issues surrounding these questions by examining how the Japanese and Vietnamese governments have approached and defined the PD of English language teachers and how such PD programs have been delivered. It further analyses the impact of policy changes on individual teachers and explores how PD can help teachers to implement such changes effectively at the micro-level. PD of language teachers or language teacher education is relatively new as a field of inquiry in Applied Linguistics. By including case studies of Japan and Vietnam in the one volume, this book embarks on the challenging task of demonstrating that PD is an essential element of the successful implementation of language policies in Asia, where World Englishes have been shaped by distinct local contexts.

English Language Teacher Preparation in Asia

2018-08-06
English Language Teacher Preparation in Asia

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  • Author: Subhan Zein
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351601881
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 284

Bringing together a comprehensive range of extended research-based chapters, English Language Teacher Preparation in Asia provides comprehensive insight into policy, research, and practical aspects of teacher preparation for English teachers at pre-service level across multiple contexts in Asia. Written by local and international scholars specialising in TESOL Teacher education, and acknowledging the increasingly complex demands made on teachers of English in view of globalisation, the book explores the multiple factors which are key to effective professional learning. Chapters consider how pre-service teachers are best prepared for the diverse contexts in which English is learnt and taught in settings throughout Asia and draw on in-depth research studies to provide rich, fully contextualised coverage of aspects of teacher preparation including curriculum design, programme development, policy, professional learning communities, assessment education, and teaching practicum. A timely contribution to the field of teacher preparation, this text will be an invaluable resource for teacher educators, pre-service teachers and academics involved in the preparation of English teachers in Asia.

Is English an Asian Language?

2020-10-29
Is English an Asian Language?

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  • Author: Andy Kirkpatrick
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107134684
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 231

A comprehensive account of how English is being used and reshaped by multilingual Asian speakers to fit their everyday needs.

English Language Teaching and Teacher Education in East Asia

2020-11-05
English Language Teaching and Teacher Education in East Asia

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  • Author: Amy Bik May Tsui
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1108479715
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 257

This book uncovers the challenges posed by globalization to Asian jurisdictions in English language teaching and teacher education.

The Role of Language Teacher Associations in Professional Development

2018-11-30
The Role of Language Teacher Associations in Professional Development

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  • Author: Aymen Elsheikh
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 303000967X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 317

Providing a timely and much-needed resource on LTAs, the book helps readers recognize the importance and nature of teachers’ professional development, while also contributing to the process of educational change. In order to achieve a suitable level of educational and policy change, a research base for LTAs is called for. This book represents a step in the right direction, introducing readers to essential research on the central role of LTAs in language teachers’ development. Although pre-service and in-service education programs, to be found at government and/or private institutions, are of great value, it is impossible to prepare teachers for all the challenges they will face throughout their careers. In response, many professional associations also provide a wide range of professional development activities for their teacher members. The book will be of interest to language teachers, graduate students, teacher educators and researchers, educational leaders and policymakers, as well as teacher associations.

Professional Development for Language Teachers

2005-04-04
Professional Development for Language Teachers

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  • Author: Jack C. Richards
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 052184911X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 197

This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.

English Language Education Policy in Asia

2015-11-27
English Language Education Policy in Asia

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  • Author: Robert Kirkpatrick
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 3319224646
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 388

This volume offers comprehensive 'state-of-the-art' overviews of educational policies concerning the teaching of English in a large number of Asian countries. Each contribution is written by a leading expert and gives a clear assessment of current policies and future trends. Starting with a description of the English education policies in the respective countries, the contributors then delve into the 'nuts and bolts' of the English education policies and how they play out in practice in the education system, in schools, in the curriculum, and in teaching. Topics covered include the balance between the acquisition of English and the national language, political, cultural, economic and technical factors that strengthen or weaken the learning of English.

The Pedagogy and Practice of Western-trained Chinese English Language Teachers

2015-06-19
The Pedagogy and Practice of Western-trained Chinese English Language Teachers

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  • Author: Pu Hong
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1136211969
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 197

Providing an East-West flow of language teaching knowledge and know-how to balance prevailing Western-centric perspectives, this book is an in-depth investigation of the impact of Western-based language teacher education on the pedagogy and practice of Chinese English language teachers who received their training in Western institutions or those that emphasize Western-based teaching approaches. A significant and growing number of these teachers will influence millions of language learners in China over the next decades. The Pedagogy and Practice of Western-trained Chinese English Language Teachers: Forefronts Chinese teachers’ voices and experiences in the context of their workplaces and classrooms Connects and balances theory and practice using a sociocultural lens Discusses the Chinese government’s policies on the training of teachers and analyzes them in terms of their impact on both American and Chinese higher education institutions This is a must read book for anyone interested in learning theory adopted from a Western perspective and applied within an Asian setting.

Models of Mentoring in Language Teacher Education

2016-10-17
Models of Mentoring in Language Teacher Education

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  • Author: Hoa Thi Mai Nguyen
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 3319441515
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 226

This volume examines the theoretical and practical issues related to mentoring/peer mentoring as a support and development strategy for both pre-service and in-service language teachers, and thereby offers a practical and empirical introduction to the field. A stimulating and thorough examination of mentoring and peer mentoring, integrating theory and practice as applied in language teacher education in an Asian specific context. The author discusses findings from a variety of qualitative and quantitative research studies in the light of previous research and in the context of teacher learning theories. Teachers, teacher educators, teacher trainers, supervisory coordinators and administrators will find practical advice, while the volume will be a valuable source of research information for researchers in teacher education and EFL teacher education, in particular for those who wish to employ mentoring or peer mentoring as an approach to teachers’ professional development.

English Language Proficiency Testing in Asia

2019-11-19
English Language Proficiency Testing in Asia

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  • Author: Lily I-Wen Su
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351254006
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 230

As the demand for English language education grows in Asia, there has been a parallel growth in the development and implementation of standardized tests at the local level. Offering much-needed context on locally produced tests in Asia, contributors examine emerging models for English language assessment and the impact these large-scale tests have on the teaching and learning of English. Chapters address the following well-known and developing high-stakes tests in different regions across Asia: the GEPT, the TEPS, the VSTEP, the CET, the EIKEN and TEAP, and the ELPA. Brought together by world-renowned testing assessment scholar Cyril Weir and the Language Training and Testing Center (LTTC), one of Asia’s leading testing institutions based in Taiwan, this volume is a useful reference for evaluating, developing, and validating local tests of English and their societal impact. Comprehensive and research-based, chapters cover historic backgrounds, sociocultural contexts, test quality, international standing, and future considerations. Ideal for graduate students, researchers, and scholars in language assessment, TESOL/TEFL, and applied linguistics, this book will also be of interest to language teaching professionals, language test developers, and graduate students in Asian studies and international education, intercultural communication, and intercultural studies.