Language Teacher Professional Development

Thomas S.C. Farrell

ISBN 10: 1942223528 / ISBN 13: 9781942223528

Published by Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Incorporated (TESOL), 2015

About this Item

Series: English Language Teacher Development Series. Num Pages: 37 pages. BIC Classification: JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178. . . 2015. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781942223528

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language Teacher Professional Development
• Publisher: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Incorporated (TESOL)
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942223528
• ISBN 13: 9781942223528
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

The field of English language teaching continues to become more and more complex. To stay up-to-date with the developments as the discipline grows, English language teachers must work to expand their knowledge base by participating in continual professional development and practicing reflective teaching. Farrell provides useful insights about the many kinds of training and discusses the practices you can engage in to ensure your own growth, including team teaching, action research, and teaching portfolios. Learn about the different stages of professional development, what approaches are right for you, and how you can sustain your growth throughout your career.

About the Author

Thomas S.C. Farrell is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Brock University, Canada. Professor Farrell’s professional interests include Reflective Practice, and Language Teacher Education & Development. He has published widely and has presented at conferences worldwide on these topics. A selection of his work can be found on his webpage: Reflective Inquiry.