Professional Development for Language Teachers: Strategies for Teacher Learning (Cambridge Language Education) - Hardcover

Richards, Jack C.; Farrell, Thomas S. C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052184911X ISBN 13: 9780521849111

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.

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Book Description

Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.

Synopsis

This much-needed text provides a practical introduction to implementing a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development. It examines ten different strategies that can facilitate professional development. Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052184911X
• ISBN 13: 9780521849111
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 212