Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional
Language: English
Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 2021
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- Title
- Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional
- Author
- Reynolds, Kate Mastruserio; Dikilitas, Kenan; Close, Steve
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Publication year
- 2021
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1119632692
- ISBN 13
- 9781119632696
A comprehensive introduction to TESOL for new and future teachers of English, offering a full and detailed view of the process of becoming a language teacher
Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional presents an expansive and well-balanced view of both the interdisciplinary knowledgebase and professional opportunities in the field of language teaching. Written to help aspiring TESOL educators understand how to begin their careers, this comprehensive textbook covers both the foundational linguistic elements of TESOL as well as the practical pedagogical aspects of the discipline.
Written with the needs of the introductory student in mind, this book delves into the essentials of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, covering professional organizations, language acquisition theories, instructional practices, professional development, and more. Readers are provided with clear descriptions of recent research and contemporary practices, numerous illustrations and examples highlighting key material, and engaging real-world vignettes from professionals teaching internationally. Offering a coherent overview and contextualized orientation of the field of TESOL, this guide:
- Discusses the differences in TESOL approaches in international settings
- Addresses the current state and potential future of TESOL with a view for new developments in teaching pedagogy and language research
- Explores the history and development of the field, including the political, social, and cultural decisions made about language teaching and learning
- Describes the specializations, niches, and subfields within the discipline of TESOL
- Explains what, how and why TESOL educators need a working understanding of linguistics and second language acquisition theories
- Outlines the scope of the profession and how to engage in professional organizations to grow in expertise
Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional is essential reading for students and educators planning to enter this dynamic and rewarding area of language teaching.
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About the Author
Kate Mastruserio Reynolds is Professor of TESOL and Literacy at Central Washington University, USA. She has been in the field of TESOL since 1996 and has authored and edited numerous publications. Most recently, she was Associate Editor for the vocabulary volume of The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching.
Kenan Dikilitaº is Professor of University Pedagogy at University of Stavanger, Norway. His research interests include TESOL teacher development, action research, and bilingual education in monolingual contexts. He has co-authored various monographs and edited books, and published journal articles on these topics.
Steve Close teaches English Literature, Composition, and Communications at Big Bend Community College, USA. He has taught university students in Ukraine and Uzbekistan. His research interests include vernacular English as a tool in the teaching of writing and multicultural studies.
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