Preparing Teachers to Teach English as an International Language

Preparing Teachers to Teach English as an International Language PDF Author: Aya Matsuda
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1783097043
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
This book explores ways to prepare teachers to teach English as an International Language (EIL) and provides theoretically-grounded models for EIL-informed teacher education. The volume includes two chapters that present a theoretical approach and principles in EIL teacher education, followed by a collection of descriptions of field-tested teacher education programs, courses, units in a course, and activities from diverse geographical and institutional contexts, which together demonstrate a variety of possible approaches to preparing teachers to teach EIL. The book helps create a space for the exploration of EIL teacher education that cuts across English as a Lingua Franca, World Englishes and other relevant scholarly communities.

Preparing Teachers to Work with Multilingual Learners

Preparing Teachers to Work with Multilingual Learners PDF Author: Meike Wernicke
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788926129
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
This collection examines a diverse range of approaches to multilingualism in teacher education programmes across Europe and North America. The authors investigate how pre-service teachers are being prepared to work in multilingual contexts and discuss the key features of current pre-service teacher education initiatives that address the increasing linguistic and cultural diversity evident in classrooms in their respective countries. The focus is not only on migrant-background learners but includes students from Indigenous, autochthonous and heritage language backgrounds, and speakers of minoritised regional varieties. The chapters contextualise, both historically and ideologically, the specific initiatives and measures taken in the participating countries. They also reveal the complexity of each educational context and the role that history, language policies and institutional and programmatic priorities play in the development and implementation of a multilingual focus in teacher education. In exploring how pre-service teachers are being prepared to work in multilingual contexts, the authors take a critical view of how multilingualism itself is conceptualised within and across contexts. The book highlights the valuable impact that explicit instruction on theories of multilingualism, pedagogies in multilingual classrooms and lived realities of multilingual children can have on the beliefs and practices of pre-service teachers.

English as an International Language

English as an International Language PDF Author: Farzad Sharifian
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1847698603
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The rapid global spread of the English language has serious linguistic, ideological, socio-cultural, political, and pedagogical implications as it creates both positive interactions and negative tensions between global and local forces. Accordingly, debate about issues such as the native/non-native divide, the politics of an international language, communication in a Lingua Franca, the choice of a model for ELT, and the link between English and identity(ies) has stimulated scholarly inquiry in an unprecedented way. The chapters in this volume revisit, challenge, and expand upon established arguments and positions regarding the politics, policies, pedagogies, and practices of English as an international language, as well as its sociolinguistic and socio-psychological complexities.

Principles and Practices of Teaching English as an International Language

Principles and Practices of Teaching English as an International Language PDF Author: Aya Matsuda
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 184769702X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
This book critically examines current ELT practices vis-à-vis the use of English as an international lingua franca. It bridges the gap between theoretical discussion and the practical concerns of teaching English as an international language, and presents diverse approaches for preparing competent users of English in international contexts.

Preparing the Way

Preparing the Way PDF Author: Jane M Govoni
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781524929312
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description


The Preparation of Teachers of English as an Additional Language around the World

The Preparation of Teachers of English as an Additional Language around the World PDF Author: Nihat Polat
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 178892617X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
This book fills a critical gap in a neglected area in current educational research: international teacher education. It focuses on the preparation of teachers of English as an additional language (EAL) in several world regions. The book consists of chapters by researchers in well-established teacher education programs in 11 countries: Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Greece, New Zealand, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey and the United States of America. It takes a cross-national, comparative approach around four major focus areas: policy, research, curriculum and practice, offering critical implications that can help improve EAL teacher education programs in different parts of the world. Teacher education is an area that has great potential for international cross-pollination of ideas and actions, and this book represents an important first step along this road.

Language Teacher Education for Global Englishes

Language Teacher Education for Global Englishes PDF Author: Ali Fuad Selvi
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000395405
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
This practical resource book showcases both the theory and practical application for teacher educators in diverse contexts bringing a global Englishes perspective into their teacher education courses, both at pre- and in-service levels. The recent Global Englishes paradigm serves as a promising response to the complexity of identity, interaction, use, and instruction surrounding the English language. It is increasingly important to enhance teachers’ knowledge base—their specialized knowledge, skills, competencies, and commitments—vis-à-vis the changing needs of English Language Teaching. The chapters in the book provide accessible theoretical orientation to different aspects of the Global Englishes paradigm, from instructional materials to language assessment, and are complemented by a range of practical applications that promote teacher development. The volume is recommended as a viable professional development resource for teacher educators who are looking for activities and resources in preparing teachers for diverse teaching contexts, realities, affordances, and constraints.

Second Language Writing Instruction in Global Contexts

Second Language Writing Instruction in Global Contexts PDF Author: Lisya Seloni
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 1788925882
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
This book revisits second language (L2) writing teacher education by exploring the complex layers of L2 writing instruction in non-English dominant contexts (i.e. English as a foreign language contexts). It pushes the boundaries of teacher education by specifically examining the development of teacher literacy in writing in under-represented L2 writing contexts, and re-envisions L2 writing teacher education that is contextually and culturally situated, moving away from the uncritical embracement of Western-based writing pedagogies. It explores and expands on writing teacher education – how language teachers come to understand their own writing practices and instruction, and what their related experiences are in non-English dominant contexts across the globe. Chapter 4 is free to download as an open access publication. You can access it here: https://zenodo.org/record/7096127#.YymCsHbMLcs

Global Englishes for Language Teaching

Global Englishes for Language Teaching PDF Author: Heath Rose
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107162734
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 277

Book Description
Provides a ground-breaking attempt to unite discussions on the pedagogical implications of the global spread of English, and lobby for change.

English Language Teacher Preparation in Asia

English Language Teacher Preparation in Asia PDF Author: Subhan Zein
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351601881
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
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.