Teaching Language Teachers: Scaffolding Professional Learning

by Gabriel Diaz Maggioli, Khami Stein (Foreword by)

Overview

Teaching Language Teachers: Scaffolding Professional Learning provides an updated view of as well as a reader-friendly introduction to the field of Teaching Teachers, with special reference to language teaching. By taking a decidedly Sociocultural perspective, the book addresses the main role of the Teacher of Teachers (ToT) as that of scaffolding the professional learning of aspiring teachers. Each of the eight chapters deals with a particular view of this scaffolding process, from understanding and reviewing the learning needs of aspiring teachers, to designing and delivering courses and materials, observing teachers, teaching online and engaging in continuous professional development. Authoritatively written, though accessible to newcomers to the field, this book will prove to be an invaluable addition to the library whether you are a seasoned teacher educator, a new coordinator, director of studies, supervisor or teacher trainer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610486224
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/16/2012
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli is a teacher who applies the lessons learned in the classroom to his roles as teacher of teachers, materials designer, educational researcher and administrator. He currently directs the MATESOL Program at The New School University in New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 - BECOMING A TEACHER OF TEACHERS
CHAPTER 2 - VIEWS OF TEACHER KNOWLEDGE
CHAPTER 3 - THE ToT’S “TOOL”KIT
CHAPTER 4 - DESIGNING LESSONS, COURSES AND MATERIALS
CHAPTER 5 - ASSESSMENT OF and FOR TEACHER LEARNING
CHAPTER 6 - OBSERVATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
CHAPTER 7 - TEACHING TEACHERS ONLINE
CHAPTER 8 - SUSTAING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
TASK FILE
Bibliography
Index

What People are Saying About This

Scott Thornbury

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli’s latest book not only offers a coherent framework for teacher education, adaptable to a range of contexts (including online teacher training) but fleshes it out with hands-on, practical procedures, exemplified from the author’s own extensive practice in the field. Moreover, by firmly situating teacher education within a sociocultural paradigm and making a convincing case for a ‘participate and learn’ methodology, Diaz Maggioli has helped align the discourse of language teacher education with current educational theory in general.

Diane Larsen-Freeman

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli hasproduced a real tour de force on language teacher education. He treats a number of key issues in a most accessible manner. And a voice of considerable experienceresonates throughout.

Editorial Reviews

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli’s latest book not only offers a coherent framework for teacher education, adaptable to a range of contexts (including online teacher training) but fleshes it out with hands-on, practical procedures, exemplified from the author’s own extensive practice in the field. Moreover, by firmly situating teacher education within a sociocultural paradigm and making a convincing case for a ‘participate and learn’ methodology, Diaz Maggioli has helped align the discourse of language teacher education with current educational theory in general.

Scott Thornbury

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli has produced a real tour de force on language teacher education. He treats a number of key issues in a most accessible manner. And a voice of considerable experience resonates throughout.

Dr. Diane Larsen-Freeman

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli has produced a real tour de force on language teacher education. He treats a number of key issues in a most accessible manner. And a voice of considerable experience resonates throughout.

Diane Larsen-Freeman