Teacher evaluation in second language education / edited by Amanda Howard and Helen Donaghue.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Howard, Amanda (Language teacher), editor.

Donaghue, Helen, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching--Evaluation.

Language and languages.

Second language acquisition--Study and teaching.

Second language acquisition.

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Physical Description:

xi, 220 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2015.

Summary:

"Effective language learning depends on effective instruction. In order to investigate whether or not this is taking place, teachers' classroom pedagogical practices, both in-service and pre-service, are frequently monitored by means of observation and feedback. However, research indicates that although this process has potential value for teacher learning and development, there are also a number of attendant problems and it is therefore important that practitioners share their experience with others in the field in order to expand the existing knowledge base. This volume investigates participant experiences, looking beyond the materials used and examining the way in which language teachers are evaluated and supported throughout their careers. Particular attention is given to the practices and frameworks involved, outlining key approaches and discussing tools for investigation and collaboration. The book highlights the importance of the use of talk to foster reflection and teacher learning, the value of learning from experienced others and the importance of giving voice to all those involved in the process of development and evaluation"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note:

Notes on ContributorsTranscription ConventionsAcknowledgementsIntroduction, Helen Donaghue and Amanda HowardPart 1: Key Approaches1. Reflective dimensions of CPD: supporting self-evaluation and peer-evaluation, Steve Mann and Steve Walsh 2. Mentoring for teacher evaluation and development, Leonardo A. Mercado and Steve Mann 3. Observing for feedback: a counselling perspective, Mick Randall Part 2: Tools for Investigation and Collaboration4. From bit to whole: reframing feedback dialogue through critical incidents, Radhika Iyer-O'Sullivan5. Artifacts in scaffolding the construction of teaching knowledge, Marion Engin6.A system for teacher evaluation, Phil QuirkePart 3: Focus on Discourse7. Differences between supervisors' espoused feedback styles and their discourse in post observation meetings, Helen Donaghue8. Evaluative talk in feedback conferences, Fiona Copland 9. Student teacher placements: a critical commentary, Neil Hunt Part 4: Participant Responses10. Evaluating experienced teachers, Mick King 11. Reflective peer observation accounts: what do they reveal?, Wayne Trotman12. Giving voice to participants in second language education, Amanda HowardIndex.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781472511829

9781472509949

1472509943

OCLC:

875997123

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