Teacher Cognition and Language Education: Research and Practice
The study of teacher cognition - what teachers think, know and believe - and of its relationship to teachers' classroom practices has become a key theme in the field of language teaching and teacher education. This new in paperback volume provides a timely discussion of the research which now exists on language teacher cognition.

The first part of the book considers what is known about the cognitions of pre-service and practicing teachers, and focuses specifically on teachers' cognitions in teaching grammar, reader and writing. The second part of the book evaluates a range of research methods which have been used in the study of language teacher cognition and provides a framework for continuing research in this fascinating field. This comprehensive yet accessible account will be relevant to researchers, teacher educators and curriculum managers working in language education contexts.
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Teacher Cognition and Language Education: Research and Practice
The study of teacher cognition - what teachers think, know and believe - and of its relationship to teachers' classroom practices has become a key theme in the field of language teaching and teacher education. This new in paperback volume provides a timely discussion of the research which now exists on language teacher cognition.

The first part of the book considers what is known about the cognitions of pre-service and practicing teachers, and focuses specifically on teachers' cognitions in teaching grammar, reader and writing. The second part of the book evaluates a range of research methods which have been used in the study of language teacher cognition and provides a framework for continuing research in this fascinating field. This comprehensive yet accessible account will be relevant to researchers, teacher educators and curriculum managers working in language education contexts.
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Teacher Cognition and Language Education: Research and Practice

Teacher Cognition and Language Education: Research and Practice

by Simon Borg
Teacher Cognition and Language Education: Research and Practice

Teacher Cognition and Language Education: Research and Practice

by Simon Borg

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The study of teacher cognition - what teachers think, know and believe - and of its relationship to teachers' classroom practices has become a key theme in the field of language teaching and teacher education. This new in paperback volume provides a timely discussion of the research which now exists on language teacher cognition.

The first part of the book considers what is known about the cognitions of pre-service and practicing teachers, and focuses specifically on teachers' cognitions in teaching grammar, reader and writing. The second part of the book evaluates a range of research methods which have been used in the study of language teacher cognition and provides a framework for continuing research in this fascinating field. This comprehensive yet accessible account will be relevant to researchers, teacher educators and curriculum managers working in language education contexts.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781472526953
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 03/12/2015
Series: Bloomsbury Classics in Linguistics
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 384
File size: 11 MB
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About the Author

Simon Borg is an ELT consultant based in Slovenia. His web page is http://simon-borg.co.uk
Simon Borg is an ELT consultant based in Slovenia. His web page is http://simon-borg.co.uk

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 The Origins of Teacher Cognition Research 5

2 The Cognitions of Pre-service Language Teachers 45

3 The Cognitions of In-service Language Teachers 75

4 Teacher Cognition in Grammar Teaching 109

5 Teacher Cognition in Literacy Instruction 135

6 Self-Report Instruments 167

7 Verbal Commentaries 189

8 Observation 227

9 Reflective Writing 249

10 A Framework for Studying Language Teacher Cognition 271

References 289

Index 313

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