Reflective language teaching : from research to practice / Thomas S.C. Farrell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Farrell, Thomas S. C. (Thomas Sylvester Charles)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Study and teaching.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii, 202 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, [2007]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Based on cutting-edge research illustrated through case studies, this book outlines strategies for professional development through reflective practice in the language classroom. Accessible and comprehensive, the book presupposes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language teaching, and each chapter includes reflective discussion questions to help the reader apply the strategies and procedures discussed. This book will be invaluable to postgraduate students of TESOL and applied linguistics, in-service language teachers and students of language and education.

Contents:

1 Reflective language teaching 1

2 Self-reflection 14

3 Teachers' beliefs and practices 29

4 Teachers' narrative 43

5 Teachers' language proficiency (Thomas S. C. Farrell and Jack C. Richards) 55

6 Teachers' metaphors and maxims 67

7 Classroom communication 78

8 Action research 94

9 Teaching journals 107

10 Teacher development groups 120

11 Classroom observations 133

12 Critical friendships 148

13 Concept mapping 164

14 Professional development through reflective language teaching 174.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-197) and index.

Electronic reproduction. London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2014. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. s2014 dcunns

Other Format:

Original

ISBN:

9781474212328

OCLC:

122309307

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.