Critical Issues in Teaching English and Language Education: International Research Perspectives - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3030532992 ISBN 13: 9783030532994

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2021

Synopsis

This edited book brings together a collection of research-based chapters that address a variety of topics related to the teaching of English in different contexts around the world. The chapters are informed by a critical approach to research, employing a variety of research methods to question and problematize taken-for-granted definitions and practices in areas such as classroom pedagogy, testing, curriculum, language policy, the position of English as a medium of instruction, educational management, teacher education, materials and evaluation. This book addresses a major gap in theoretical and research literature in the area of teaching English, and it will be of interest to trainee and practising teachers, research students and scholars of EFL and TESOL, and researchers in applied linguistics. 

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About the Author

Salah Troudi is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter, UK. He directs the doctorate programme in TESOL in Dubai, and is the International Development Coordinator. His teaching and research interests include language teacher education, critical issues in language education, language policy, curriculum development and evaluation, and classroom-based research.

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This edited book brings together a collection of research-based chapters that address a variety of topics related to the teaching of English in different contexts around the world. The chapters are informed by a critical approach to research, employing a variety of research methods to question and problematize taken-for-granted definitions and practices in areas such as classroom pedagogy, testing, curriculum, language policy, the position of English as a medium of instruction, educational management, teacher education, materials and evaluation. This book addresses a major gap in theoretical and research literature in the area of teaching English, and it will be of interest to trainee and practising teachers, research students and scholars of EFL and TESOL, and researchers in applied linguistics.

Salah Troudi is Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter, UK. He directs the doctorate programme in TESOL in Dubai, and is the International Development Coordinator. His teaching and research interests include language teacher education, critical issues in language education, language policy, curriculum development and evaluation, and classroom-based research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030532992
• ISBN 13: 9783030532994
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 421
• Editor: Troudi Salah