Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching (English Language Teacher Development) - Softcover

Thomas S.C. Farrell (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1942799888 ISBN 13: 9781942799887

Publisher: TESOL Press, 2018

Synopsis

A language teacher's role is not only critical in teaching a language, but also in teaching the cultures and societies that surround the language.

Sociolinguistics and Language Teaching looks at the relationship between language and society and the importance of showing language in a real social setting. This easy-to-follow and reflective guide covers multilingualism, gender bias, identity development, and the role of gatekeepers in language learning policy and practices.

About the English Language Teacher Development Series

As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language teachers to update their knowledge. The English Language Teacher Development Series is a set of short resource books written in an accessible manner for all types of teachers of English. The series offers a theory-to-practice approach, a variety of practical methods, and time for reflections that allow teachers to interact with the materials presented. The books can be used in preservice settings, in-service courses, and by individuals looking for ways to refresh their practice.

About this title

About the Author

Thomas S. C. Farrell, PhD, is a professor at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. His professional interests include reflective practice and second language teacher education and development. He has published widely in these areas. His work can be found at www.reflectiveinquiry.ca.

Edition details

• Publisher: TESOL Press
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942799888
• ISBN 13: 9781942799887
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 60