Reflective Practice in Tesol Service-Learning (Reflective Practice in Language Education) - Softcover

Macknish, Cynthia J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1800503075 ISBN 13: 9781800503076

Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

This book, like others in the series, provides both theory and practical tools for TESOL educators (and others) to use as they guide pre-service teachers of English to reflect in meaningful ways in a service-learning context. Service-learning in TESOL is valuable because it enables pre-service teachers to collaborate with a community partner in implementing projects that benefit culturally and linguistically diverse learners, while concomitantly improving their own academic and professional skills through increased opportunities to practice and reflect on teaching and learning. Effectively reflecting on service-learning experiences helps pre-service teachers develop an inquiring disposition and transform their learning, enabling them to question their beliefs and challenge existing norms and work towards a more just future for learners of English. In this book, interpretations of service-learning are presented along with the crucial role that reflective practice plays in it. Challenges in defining and implementing reflective practice in TESOL service-learning contexts are explored and practical tools and strategies to help address them are shared.

About this title

About the Author

Cynthia J. Macknish is Professor of ESL/TESOL at Eastern Michigan University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1800503075
• ISBN 13: 9781800503076
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184