Professional Development for Language Teachers
Author | : Jack C. Richards |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2005-04-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780521849111 |
ISBN-13 | : 052184911X |
Rating | : 4/5 (11 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.