Individual And Contextual Factors In The English Language Classroom
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Individual And Contextual Factors In The English Language Classroom
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Author : Rahma Al-Mahrooqi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-03-22
Individual And Contextual Factors In The English Language Classroom written by Rahma Al-Mahrooqi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-22 with Education categories.
This edited volume examines a number of topics related to the roles of individual and contextual factors in English as second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) settings by presenting chapters across the three sections of theoretical and pedagogical approaches, teacher and learner research, and research into the roles of technology. The book has a focus on practical actions and recommendations related to individual and contextual factors in ESL/EFL, with a specific concern with issues of cognition, metacognition, emotion, and identity, and offers perspectives from a diverse range of international education settings. For teachers of ESL/EFL, the effective recognition and integration of individual and contextual factors into the classroom may represent a significant challenge. This is often the case in those settings where native English speaking teachers work in foreign language contexts where they may have limited understanding of local cultures and languages, or where language instructors have class groups that are culturally and linguistically diverse. In these, and similar, contexts, the types and extent of individual and contextual factors impacting on language learning may challenge both learner and instructor expectations of what an effective and supportive classroom is. While such a situation offers numerous opportunities for learners and teachers to expand their knowledge of themselves and each other, it also presents the possibility for ineffective teaching and learning to occur. It is within this framework that the book presents the latest theoretical, pedagogical, and research perspectives from around the world, thereby providing a resource for all stakeholders with an interest in the roles individual and contextual factors play in the English learning process.
Theorizing And Analyzing Language Teacher Agency
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Author : Hayriye Kayi-Aydar
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2019-06-05
Theorizing And Analyzing Language Teacher Agency written by Hayriye Kayi-Aydar and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-05 with Education categories.
This volume examines the agency of second/foreign language teachers in diverse geographical contexts and in both K-12 and adult education. It offers new understandings and conceptualizations of second/foreign language teacher agency through a variety of types of empirical data. It also demonstrates the use of different methodologies or analytic tools to study the multidimensional, dynamic and complex nature of second/foreign language teacher agency. The chapters draw on a range of theories and approaches to language teacher agency (including ecological theory, positioning theory, complexity theory and actor-network theory) that expand our understanding of the concept, while at the same time presenting various analytic approaches such as discourse studies and narrative inquiry. The chapters also analyze the connection of agency to other relevant topics, such as teacher identity, emotions, positioning and autonomy.
Professionalizing Your English Language Teaching
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Author : Christine Coombe
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-10-22
Professionalizing Your English Language Teaching written by Christine Coombe and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-22 with Education categories.
Written by leading experts in the field of TESOL, this book explores the literature on various topic areas and demonstrates how teachers can increase their levels of professionalism by acquiring some general and field-specific strategies. Being a teaching professional is not simply about having the right teaching qualifications and good academic standing, it involves a commitment to being innovative and transformative in the classroom and helping both students and colleagues achieve their goals. A dictionary definition of professionalism reads as follows: professionalism is the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person; and it defines a profession as a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation (Merriam-Webster, 2013). However, according to Bowman (2013), professionalism is less a matter of what professionals actually do and more a matter of who they are as human beings. Both of these views imply that professionalism encompasses a number of different attributes, and, together, these attributes identify and define a professional. The book is primarily intended for teachers at all levels and in all contexts who are interested in improving their professionalism and developing strategies that can take them to higher levels in the field of TESOL/ELT.
Willingness To Communicate In The Chinese Efl University Classroom
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Author : Jian-E Peng
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2014-02-24
Willingness To Communicate In The Chinese Efl University Classroom written by Jian-E Peng and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book presents mixed-methods research into Chinese students' willingness to communicate (WTC) in an EFL classroom context. The interrelationships between WTC and motivation, communication confidence, learner beliefs and classroom environment are examined using structural equation modelling on data collected in a large-scale survey. These results are then complemented and expanded upon in a follow-up multiple case-study that identifies six themes which account for fluctuations of WTC over time and across situations. The qualitative and quantitative data provide the grounds for the proposition of an ecological model of WTC in the Chinese EFL university classroom, which reveals that WTC is socioculturally constructed as a function of the interaction of individual and environmental factors inside and beyond the classroom walls.
Activating And Engaging Learners And Teachers
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Author : Carmen Amerstorfer
language : en
Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
Release Date : 2023-03-13
Activating And Engaging Learners And Teachers written by Carmen Amerstorfer and has been published by Narr Francke Attempto Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book offers a nuanced, integrated understanding of EFL learning and instruction and investigates both learner and teacher perspectives on four thematically interconnected parts. Part I encompasses chapters on psychological aspects related to teaching and learning and presents the latest research on positive language education, teacher empathy, and well-being. Part II deals with EFL teaching methodology, specifically related to teaching pronunciation, language assessment, peer response, and strategy instruction. Part III addresses aspects of cultural learning including inter- and transculturality, digital citizenship, global learning, and cosmopolitanism. Part IV concerns teaching with literary texts, for instance, to reflect on social and political discourse, facilitate empowerment, imagine utopian or dystopian futures, and to bring non-Western narratives into language classrooms.
Multilingual Education Yearbook 2021
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Author : Anthony A. Essien
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-05-04
Multilingual Education Yearbook 2021 written by Anthony A. Essien and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-04 with Education categories.
This edited book attempts to foreground how challenges and complexities between policy and practice intertwine in the teaching and learning of the STEM subjects in multilingual settings, and how they (policy and practice) impact on educational processes, developments and outcomes. The unique feature of this book, thus, lies in its combination of not just language issues in the teaching and learning of the STEM subjects, but also in how these issues relate to policy and practice in multilingual contexts and how STEM research and practice may inform and shape language policies and their implementation in multilingual contexts. This book is of interest to stakeholders involved in STEM education such as researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, tertiary level teachers, teacher educators, curriculum developers as well as other professionals with responsibilities in STEM education subjects. The book is written in a way that is accessible to a wide range of backgrounds, including those who are in language education.
Handbook Of Research On Individual Differences In Computer Assisted Language Learning
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Author : Rahimi, Mehrak
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-08-03
Handbook Of Research On Individual Differences In Computer Assisted Language Learning written by Rahimi, Mehrak and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-03 with Education categories.
The latest advances and trends in technology have enabled rapid development in the field of language education. Students and teachers alike now benefit from the assistance of various technological innovations, thus increasing the overall effectiveness of the curriculum. The Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning addresses the implementation of current research methodologies within EFL and ESL classroom settings and the variety of modifications employed by language experts. Focusing on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, this book is an essential reference source for applied linguists, CALL researchers, language teachers, and upper-level students within the field of foreign language education.
Handbook Of Research On Language Teacher Identity
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Author : Karpava, Sviatlana
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2023-03-13
Handbook Of Research On Language Teacher Identity written by Karpava, Sviatlana and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-13 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In today’s educational world, it is crucial for language teachers to continuously evolve in order to best serve language learners. Further study on the best practices and challenges in the language classroom is crucial to ensure instructors continue to grow as educators. The Handbook of Research on Language Teacher Identity addresses new developments in the field of language education affected by evolving learning environments and the shift from traditional teaching and assessment practices to the digital-age teaching, learning, and assessment. Ideal for industry professionals, administrators, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students, this book aims to raise awareness regarding reflective practice and continuous professional development of educators, collaborative teaching and learning, innovative ways to foster critical (digital) literacy, student-centered instruction and assessment, development of authentic teaching materials and engaging classroom activities, teaching and assessment tools and strategies, cultivation of digital citizenship, and inclusive learning environments.
The Routledge Handbook Of Instructed Second Language Acquisition
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Author : Shawn Loewen
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-02-17
The Routledge Handbook Of Instructed Second Language Acquisition written by Shawn Loewen and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Routledge Handbook of Instructed Second Language Acquisition is the first collection of state-of-the-art papers pertaining to Instructed Second Language Acquisition (ISLA). Written by 45 world-renowned experts, the entries are full-length articles detailing pertinent issues with up-to-date references. Each chapter serves three purposes: (1) provide a review of current literature and discussions of cutting edge issues; (2) share the authors’ understanding of, and approaches to, the issues; and (3) provide direct links between research and practice. In short, based on the chapters in this handbook, ISLA has attained a level of theoretical and methodological maturity that provides a solid foundation for future empirical and pedagogical discovery. This handbook is the ideal resource for researchers, graduate students, upper-level undergraduate students, teachers, and teacher-educators who are interested in second language learning and teaching. .
Second Language Literacy Practices And Language Learning Outside The Classroom
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Author : Miho Inaba
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2018-11-21
Second Language Literacy Practices And Language Learning Outside The Classroom written by Miho Inaba and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-21 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book presents a comprehensive and detailed study of literacy practices and language use outside of the classroom by university students of Japanese. It investigates both tasks related to classes (e.g. homework and preparation for classes) and voluntary activities in the target language (e.g. watching TV and writing emails) and discusses how values, motivations and types of activities differ between the two contexts. It employs sociocultural perspectives to observe reading and writing activities within and under the influence of individual and social contexts, such as learner motives, peer networks and the language classroom, and contributes to the related research areas in the field of second language acquisition, such as motivation, autonomous language learning and language learning strategies. Crucially, the book not only documents out-of-class literacy activities, but also examines which teaching practices facilitate and promote such out-of-class language learning and use. It considers which literacy activities in the target language students undertake out-of-class, which factors encourage or discourage such out-of-class activity and how and with which tools they undertake these activities. As such the book provides guidance for classroom teaching and suggests that slight changes to teaching practices in the classroom may enhance autonomous learning outside the classroom.