Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores the impact of the spread of English on language teaching and learning. It provides a framework for change in English language teaching to better reflect global realities and current research. The authors examine the pedagogical implications of the global spread of English, drawing on world Englishes, English as a lingua franca, and global Englishes research. The book proposes key innovations for teaching English as an international language, and outlines key areas for future classroom-based research. The book is essential reading for postgraduate researchers, teachers and teacher trainers in TESOL and second language education programmes.
Trade ReviewThe authors of this book engage in an intellectually-stimulating attempt to tackle important questions surrounding the future of the TESOL profession from a global perspective. It is definitely an enlightening resource for anyone seeking novel pathways to navigate the complexities of teaching English in a changing world.
* Ali Fuad Selvi, Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus, Turkey *
This is a must-read book for anyone teaching English as an international language in today’s globalised world. Each chapter showcases relevant empirical research to bridge theory and practice and several frameworks are offered to achieve change. Future research directions for research-practitioners are explored, which are invaluable to facilitate change.
* Nicola Galloway, University of Edinburgh, UK *
A highly teacher-friendly book for language teacher professionals who want to engage with contemporary issues in TESOL education and become active practitioner-researchers in their own classrooms.
* Peter De Costa, Michigan State University, USA *
[This] is a highly useful resource for TESOL professionals to organize self-guided professional reflections and other development activities when integrating different varieties of English into TESOL.
-- Xiaozhou (Emily) Zhou, Shanghai International Studies University, China and Xuesong (Andy) Gao, University of New South Wales, Australia * TESOL Quarterly, 2021 *
Table of ContentsTables and Figures
About the Authors
Section One: Theoretical Foundations
Chapter 1. Theorising the Teaching of English in Global Contexts
Chapter 2. Models for Teaching English as an International Language
Section Two: Global Classrooms and Curricula
Chapter 3. Language Norms in the Global TESOL Curriculum
Chapter 4. Material Evaluation and Development in Teaching English as an International Language
Chapter 5. Testing and Assessing a Global Language
Section Three: Teachers and Learners of a Global Language
Chapter 6. Learners’ Attitudes and EIL-oriented Activities
Chapter 7. Teachers of a Global Language
Chapter 8. Global Language and Identity
Section Four: Initiating Change in TESOL
Chapter 9. Initiating Change: An Invitation to Teachers and Teacher Educators
Chapter 10. Initiating Change: An Invitation to Researcher-Practitioners
