Reflective language teaching : practical applications for TESOL teachers

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Reflective language teaching : practical applications for TESOL teachers

Thomas S.C. Farrell

Bloomsbury Academic, 2018

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-281) and index

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Description

Reflective Language Teaching: Practical Applications for TESOL Teachers is an extensively revised and updated second edition of the popular and accessible text Reflective Language Teaching: From Research to Practice originally published in 2008. This fully up-to-date second edition includes: - an expanded preface - updated case studies and new cases throughout that deal with new developments in language teaching and reflective practice - fully updated citations - three brand new chapters, on online reflective practice and teaching young learners, and a new final chapter on developing a 'culture of reflection' As in the first edition, this book outlines strategies for professional development through reflective practice in the language classroom. Accessible and comprehensive, the book presupposes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language teaching, and each chapter includes reflective discussion questions to help the reader apply the strategies and procedures discussed.

Table of Contents

Preface 1. Reflective Language Teaching 2. Self-Reflection 3. Teacher Beliefs and Practices 4. Teacher Narrative 5. Teacher Metaphors and Maxims 6. Classroom Communication 7. Reflecting On Teaching Young Learners 8. Action Research 9. Teaching Journals 10. Teacher Development Groups 11. Classroom Observations 12. Collegial Friendships 13. Concept Mapping 14. Online Reflection 15. Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 16. The Importance of Reflective Practice For Effective Teaching References Index

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