ESOL: A Critical Guide: A survey of the teaching of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to migrants in English-speaking countries. (Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers) - Softcover

Cooke, Melanie; Simpson, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0194422674 ISBN 13: 9780194422673

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008

Synopsis

Describes the diversity of ESOL learners (and teachers) and explores the challenges this creates for policy makers and people directly involved. Discusses the teaching and learning of both oral communication and literacy (including electronic literacy) Focuses on the UK, but relevant to ESOL around the world Uses extracts from interviews and transcripts of classroom activities with real ESOL students and teachers throughout Authors draw on their own personal experiences of teaching and researching ESOL Useful for both trainee and practising ESOL teachers, and for anyone with an interest in the field

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Unusual book

Review

'...an excellent introduction to the world of ESOL for teachers coming into the profession from a traditional EFL background, highlighting for them the key features of the principles of ESOL and the varied characteristics of ESOL learners. It makes essential reading for all.' (REFLECT, issue 13, 2010)

'A much needed book, and the authors are to be congratulated. It really should be required reading for any new entrant to language and literacy teaching, and teacher educators should make a point of adding it to their core reading lists for Initial Teacher Education courses. It is likely to foster critical and reflective approaches - and this has to be something new teachers, and the profession generally, can only benefit from.' (Language Issues, Volume 20/1)

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0194422674
• ISBN 13: 9780194422673
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198