Professional Development for Language Teachers

Autor: Jack C Richards, Thomas S C Farrell

This much-needed text provides a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.

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• Understanding Communication in Second Language Classrooms
• Teachers as Course Developers
• The Self-Directed Teacher
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