Teaching and Learning the English Language: A Problem-Solving Approach

by Richard Badger

Overview

Offering a solid, research—based approach along with sound practical advice, this book equips you with the skills you need to analyse your own contexts and develop your practice, whether through formal study or alone. Badger explores teaching English as a problem—solving activity addressing three fundamental questions: what aspect of language do students needs to learn, how do they learn it, and how can teachers support this learning. This new edition includes updated references, a chapter on pragmatics, coverage of concepts such as translanguaging, CLIL, EMI, English as a lingua franca and sections on digital learning. Topics covered include: · Psychological and social learning processes · TESOL teaching methods and approaches · Lesson planning and classroom management · English teacher professional development The book also includes chapter summaries, activities for students and key readings recommendations, and online resources such as video case studies, additional exercises and multiple choice quizzes to consolidate learning. The book is ideal for both trainee and practicing teachers who want to develop their practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350177192
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/08/2024
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	7.45(w) x 9.65(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Richard Badger is Senior Lecturer and Head of Admissions in the School of Education at the University of Leeds, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Introduction
Part I: Language, Learning and Teaching
2. Language
3. Learning
4. Teaching Methods
5. Teaching Skills
6. Evaluation and Assessment
Part II: Teaching Language Levels
7. Pronunciation
8. Spelling
9. Grammar
10. Vocabulary
11. Discourse
Part III: Teaching Four Skills
12. Reading
13. Listening
14. Writing
15. Speaking
Part IV: Conclusion
16. Professional Development
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

In 16 concise chapters of very readable prose, [the book] presents an even-handed account of the field ... University lecturers and students alike should find this book accessible and useful ... There was much to enjoy, including the odd surprise; for example, a chapter on spelling - an innovative flourish and fascinating to read.” —IATEFL Voices

“An excellent introduction to and overview of TESOL teaching along with providing a revision of TESOL theories, methodologies and strategies ... It is extensively researched with around 500 references to enable readers to extend their knowledge and skills in TESOL ... Reader-friendly.” —Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching

“A very valuable and accessible resource for every student-teacher and every teacher-practitioner who is wanting to take their knowledge about language, language learning and teaching to a theoretically more advanced and practically more informed level. I recommend it to my own Master's students.” —Oksana Afitska, Lecturer in TESOL, Lancaster University, UK

“With experience teaching English in diverse places like Malaysia, Algeria and the UK, Badger is able to explain the theories he discusses using examples from the real world of English teaching. What I like most about this book, as an English Language teacher and one who trains other teachers, is the concise chapters and the way Badger breaks down the component parts of the language. Easy to read, up to date, and easy to teach from.” —Jaala Shaw, Lecturer, University of Colorado Boulder, International English Center, USA

“A comprehensive introduction to the field of TESOL with an attempt to integrate the three domains of language, learning and teaching within a unifying framework for teacher professional development. The jargon-free writing makes the book particularly accessible to practitioners from different cultural backgrounds across the world.” —Yongcan Liu, Senior Lecturer in Second Language Education, University of Cambridge, UK

“The text is like a kind of toolkit with live examples for students to work on. The companion website is invaluable too.” —Ayo Amuda, Senior Lecturer, University of South Wales, UK

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