Description
Book SynopsisâœThis book showcases the breadth and value of online pedagogy for applied linguistics. The chapters offer informative, practical and inspirational insights into teaching and learning used at the Open University, and how these approaches extend to the wider Higher Education context. A genuinely engaging and instructive book, written by experienced and innovative practitioners.â
Dr Mel Evans, University of Leeds, UK
âœThis timely collection on online pedagogy from an applied linguistics perspective offers an impressive range of important issues that educators need to constantly reflect on in this day and age. All chapters are written in a highly accessible manner and illustrated with ample examples. I am sure readers will find the book an enjoyable read.â
Dennis Chau, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong
This book is an essential guide to providing quality online and distance learning. As the educational landscape
Table of Contents
List of contributors
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
Glossary
SECTION 1: RETHINKING THE ONLINE CURRICULUM
Chapter 1: Student perspectives towards learning online
Chapter 2: Reflecting on the design of online modules in Applied linguistics and English language: a dialogue
Chapter 3: From ‘should’ to ‘could’ in academic writing: integrating Academic Literacies in an online undergraduate applied linguistics module
Chapter 4: Inclusive and decolonizing moves in the English language curriculum: possibilities and barriers in online distance contexts of teaching
SECTION 2: ENGAGING THE LEARNER
Chapter 5: Community and identity in an asynchronous online learning forum
Chapter 6: The sociolinguistics portfolio: integrating students’ language experiences into online applied linguistics
learning and teaching
Chapter 7: Evaluation of a guest lecturer programme on an online PG distance learning module in applied linguistics
Chapter 8: Implementing a one-to-one online English for Academic Purposes support service across the university
curriculum
SECTION 3: FOCUS ON MULTIMEDIA
Chapter 9: Integrating real-life applications with text analysis
Chapter 10: Filming linguistics: the use of video in online pedagogy
Chapter 11: Using the screencast as a pedagogical tool: exploring its affordances and constraints through a worked example
Afterword
References
Index
