Language Teacher Professional Development
Published on 30. January 2015
35 pages
978-1-942799-07-8 (ISBN)
Description
The field of English language teaching continues to become more and more complex. To stay up-to-date with the developments as the discipline grows, English language teachers must work to expand their knowledge base by participating in continual professional development and practicing reflective teaching. Farrell provides useful insights about the many kinds of training and discusses the practices you can engage in to ensure your own growth, including team teaching, action research, and teaching portfolios. Learn about the different stages of professional development, what approaches are right for you, and how you can sustain your growth throughout your career.
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Thomas S.C. Farrell
Language Teacher Professional Development
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01/2015
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Incorporated (TESOL)
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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.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- About the Author
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Why Develop?
- 3. What Is Professional Development?
- 4. What Are Different Approaches to Professional Development?
- 5. How Can I Sustain Professional Development?
- 6. What Is the English Language Teacher Development Series?
- References
