Innovation in English Language Teaching: A Reader / Edition 1

by David Hall, Ann Hewings

Overview

This reader provides both theoretical perspectives and practical tools for analysing and understanding how ELT classroom curricula can be analysed, developed and evaluated.
The commissioned and classic texts place curriculum change in a philosophical framework and also explore the political and institutional considerations. A series of case studies are provided to highlight both the role of the teacher in curriculum innovation and various processes of planning and implementation. The final section deals with evaluating curriculum and syllabus change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415241243
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/16/2000
Series:	Teaching English Language Worldwide
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

	List of illustrations	x
	Acknowledgements	xii
	Introduction	1
Part 1	Directions in curriculum change
1	The Essentials of a Communicative Curriculum in Language Teaching	9
2	Managing the Learning Process	27
3	Lexis in the Syllabus	46
4	Designing the Discourse Syllabus	55
5	The Uses of Computerized Language Corpora: A Reply to Ronald Carter	64
6	Approaches to the Study of Disciplinary Variation in Academic Writing: Implications for Syllabus Design	71
Part 2	Political and institutional constraints in curriculum development
7	Politics and Knowledge about Language: The Linc Project	87
8	Bilingual Education and Syllabus Design: Towards a Workable Blueprint	99
9	World Englishes in Tesol Programs: An Infusion Model of Curricular Innovation	108
10	The Diffusion of Innovation in Language Teaching	118
11	Adapting Individualization Techniques for Large Classes	127
12	An Emergent Language Program Framework: Actively Involving Learners in Needs Analysis	137
13	Teachers' Perceived Difficulties in Introducing the Communicative Approach in South Korea	149
Part 3	Planning and implementing curriculum change
14	Achieving Cultural Continuity in Curriculum Innovation	169
15	A Framework of Course Development Processes	178
16	Action Research in Language Education	197
17	Curriculum Evolution in the Australian Adult Migrant English Program	208
18	Materials Production: Theory and Practice	229
19	Call Innovation in the Elt Curriculum	240
Part 4	Evaluating curriculum change
20	Purposes for Evaluation	253
21	A Case Study of Curriculum Implementation in Hong Kong	263
22	Determining Social Prominence: A Methodology for Uncovering Gender Bias in Esl Textbooks	275
	Index	284

Editorial Reviews

Some reprinted and some commissioned, 22 articles provide theoretical perspectives and practical tools for analyzing, developing, and evaluating English language teaching curricula. They highlight debates, discussions, and current issues from different parts of the English-speaking world and various specific institutional, geographic, and cultural contexts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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