Classroom Discourse and Teacher Development (Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics) - Softcover

Steve Walsh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748645179 ISBN 13: 9780748645176

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2013

Synopsis

This title identifies the features of a dynamic classroom and shows how this interaction affects teacher success. How does a dynamic classroom operate? What role does interaction play? This textbook examines the relationship between language, interaction and learning, and shows how classroom discourse can be applied to develop and improve teaching. Combining examples from everyday practice with theoretical approaches, this book provides a comprehensive account of current perspectives on classroom discourse. It introduces techniques for encouraging effective data collection and analysis. It includes task commentaries. It contains practical exercises. It features a glossary of technical terms.

About this title

About the Author

Steve Walsh is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the University of Newcastle.

From the Back Cover

EDINBURGH TEXTBOOKS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICSSeries Editors: Alan Davies, Erik Schleef and Gibson FergusonFounding Editor: Keith MitchellThis textbook series provides advanced introductions to the main areas of study in contemporary Applied Linguistics, with a principle focus on the theory and practice of language teaching and language learning and on the processes and problems of language in use.Classroom Discourse and Teacher DevelopmentSteve WalshReflective practice is central to teacher education and development, yet it is something that many teachers struggle with. Can reflective practice be refocused by asking teachers to place classroom interaction and discourse at the centre of their reflections?In this accessible textbook, Steve Walsh explains why it is essential to put an understanding of classroom discourse at the centre of any second language teacher education programme, whether it is a formal programme under the guidance of a teacher educator or a more informal, self-directed programme of teacher development. He argues that in order to improve their professional practice, language teachers need to gain a detailed, up-close understanding of their local context by focusing on the complex relationship between teacher language, classroom interaction and learning. In order to do this, he revisits and reconceptualises the notion of reflective practice by giving teachers appropriate tools which allow them to reflect on and improve their professional practice.This thought-provoking book not only stimulates debate on classroom discourse and reflective practice, but also contains practical exercises and advice, which will be invaluable to both new and experienced language teachers as well as to researchers in applied linguistics.Steve Walsh is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Newcastle.Cover design: River Design, Edinburgh[EUP logo]www.euppublishing.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748645179
• ISBN 13: 9780748645176
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208