Cambridge Guide to Second Language Teacher Education

2009-03-23
Cambridge Guide to Second Language Teacher Education

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  • Author: Anne Burns
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107376459
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 731

This collection provides an overview of current issues, debates, and approaches in Second Language Teacher Education (SLTE) presented by internationally prominent researchers, educators, and emerging scholars. Chapters address such issues as distance education, non-native English-speaking educators, technology, assessment, standards, and the changing contexts of contemporary language teaching and teacher education.

Second Language Teacher Education

1990-02
Second Language Teacher Education

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  • Author: Jack C. Richards
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 0521387795
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

This text provides a detailed account of current approaches to the education of teachers of second languages. The paperback edition provides a detailed account of current approaches to the education of teachers of second languages. It offers valuable ideas on the observation and supervision of classrooms, on self-evaluation by teachers, and on teaching itself. Its emphasis reflects the shift in orientation from teacher training to teacher education, in which teachers are involved in developing their own theories of teaching, understanding the nature of teacher decision making, and developing strategies for critical self-evaluation. The book is aimed at teachers, teacher educators, and workshop facilitators involved both in pre-service and in-service education of teachers of second and foreign languages.

The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

2001-02-15
The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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  • Author: David Nunan
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 0521801273
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 10

This book, written by leading practitioners, brings together a comprehensive overview of TESOL.

The Cambridge Guide to Second Language Assessment

2012-01-30
The Cambridge Guide to Second Language Assessment

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  • Author: Christine Coombe
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107017149
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 337

"The Cambridge Guide to Second Language Assessment aims to present in one volume an up-to-date guide to the central areas of assessing the second language performance of English by speakers of other languages. This volume provides snapshots of significant issues and trends that have shaped language assessment in the past and highlights the current state of our understanding of these issues"--

The Cambridge Guide to Learning English as a Second Language

2018-03-15
The Cambridge Guide to Learning English as a Second Language

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  • Author: Anne Burns
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1108408419
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 365

This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of second language learning. The focus throughout the book is primarily on language learning, but each chapter also discusses the implications for teaching and assessment, thus informing both understanding and practice. The book contains nine sections, which aim to organise and reflect different dimensions of the diverse and complex scope of learning English as a second or additional language. Four themes which permeate the chapters are: learning and learners; learning and language; learning and language development; learning and learning context. The 36 chapters are up-to-date and authoritative, written by experts in the field. The content is accessibly written, with questions for discussion and follow-up reading suggestions provided.

The Cambridge Guide to Pedagogy and Practice in Second Language Teaching

2012-01-31
The Cambridge Guide to Pedagogy and Practice in Second Language Teaching

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  • Author: Jack C. Richards
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107015863
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 313

This collection of original articles provides an overview of key issues and approaches in contemporary language teaching.

The Cambridge Guide to Research in Language Teaching and Learning

2015-10-08
The Cambridge Guide to Research in Language Teaching and Learning

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  • Author: James Dean Brown
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 110748555X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 329

A comprehensive overview of research methods in second-language teaching and learning, from experts in the field. The Cambridge Guide to Research in Language Teaching and Learning covers 36 core areas of second-language research, organised into four main sections: Primary Considerations; Getting Ready; Doing the Research; Research Contexts. Presenting in-depth but easy to understand theoretical overviews, along with practical advice, the volume is aimed at 'students of research', including pre-service and in-service language teachers who are interested in research methods, as well as those studying research methods in Bachelor, MA, or PhD graduate programs around the world.

Training Foreign Language Teachers

1991-04-18
Training Foreign Language Teachers

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  • Author: Michael J. Wallace
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 0521356369
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 192

This book contains many suggestions for practical work and discussion, and includes an extended case-study.

Teaching Pronunciation

1996-10-13
Teaching Pronunciation

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  • Author: Marianne Celce-Murcia
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 9780521406949
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 470

This course includes an overview of current theory and practice. The paperback edition offers current and prospective teachers of English a comprehensive treatment of pronunciation pedagogy, drawing on current theory and practice. The text provides an overview of teaching issues from the perspective of different methodologies and second language acquisition research. It has a thorough grounding in the sound system of North American English, and contains insights into how this sound system intersects with listening, morphology, and spelling. It also contains diagnostic tools, assessment measures, and suggestions for syllabus design. Discussion questions encourage readers to draw on their personal language learning/teaching experiences as they assimilate the contents of each chapter. Follow-up exercises guide teachers in developing a range of classroom activities within a communicative framework.

Approaches to Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language

2017-09-14
Approaches to Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language

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  • Author: Margaret Cooze
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1316639002
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 153

A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning. Approaches to learning and teaching English as a Second Language is the result of close collaboration between Cambridge University Press and Cambridge International Examinations. Considering the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus, the title presents ideas in the context of ESL with practical examples that help put theory into context. Teachers can download online tools for lesson planning from our website. This book is ideal support for those studying professional development qualifications or international PGCEs.