English Language Teaching : Policy, Training and Practice

Peter L. Barasa

ISBN 10: 3846580392 / ISBN 13: 9783846580394

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book is a product of a study on the teaching of English in Kenya. Specifically, it explores the influence of Policy, Teacher Education and Classroom practice on the Secondary School Curriculum. The study was based on field studies that collected data from teachers of English, Education officers from the Ministry of Education, the Kenya Institute of Education and the Kenya National Examinations Council. The author established that the teaching of English in Kenya is not supported by clear educational policies. He observes that the Language educational policies and the experiences in Teacher Education and Classroom practice are at variance. Prof. Barasa argues that there is need to re-define the role of English in the School curriculum to reflect the socio-cultural context in which it is being taught and learnt. In addition, the study appreciates the need for a comprehensive University programme for Language Teachers that emphasizes the use of theories of language learning in the learning situation. This book is highly recommended for English Language teacher educators and educatees, teachers and policy makers in the field of Language Education.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English Language Teaching : Policy, Training and Practice
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3846580392
• ISBN 13: 9783846580394
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 21D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 536 grams

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Synopsis

This book is a product of a study on the teaching of English in Kenya. Specifically, it explores the influence of Policy, Teacher Education and Classroom practice on the Secondary School Curriculum. The study was based on field studies that collected data from teachers of English, Education officers from the Ministry of Education, the Kenya Institute of Education and the Kenya National Examinations Council. The author established that the teaching of English in Kenya is not supported by clear educational policies. He observes that the Language educational policies and the experiences in Teacher Education and Classroom practice are at variance. Prof. Barasa argues that there is need to re-define the role of English in the School curriculum to reflect the socio-cultural context in which it is being taught and learnt. In addition, the study appreciates the need for a comprehensive University programme for Language Teachers that emphasizes the use of theories of language learning in the learning situation. This book is highly recommended for English Language teacher educators and educatees, teachers and policy makers in the field of Language Education.

About the Author

Peter L. Barasa is an Associate Professor of Language Education in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Media, and Dean School of Education, Moi University. He holds Ph.D., M. Ed. in Language Education, B. Phil. (Hull University, UK) and Dip.Ed. (Siriba TTC). He is a thespian and researches on Drama, Curriculum and Language.