Language teachers’ professional development (TPD) has been regarded as a process that started from teachers’ training at tertiary education and continues in jobembedded learning activities for teachers at their school. Many researchers have found a wide range of professional learning activities used[r]
This book provides a survey of current approaches to professional devel- opment for language teachers, particularly for those new to teaching or those who seek opportunities for in-servi[r]
The study aimed to investigate EFL high-school teachers’ expectations and previous training experiences on seven areas of knowledge for their professional development includi[r]
Studies of teacher educators as well as their professional development have been focused since the 1990s. It has been challenging for universities of education over the world to establish effective and appropriate professional development policies and activities for lecturers. In order to explore pr[r]
Teacher professional development (TPD) plays a significant role in better school improvement and student achievements. Research on TPD shows that favorable workplace conditions greatly enhance
teachers’ teaching knowledge and practice. This research was con ducted to find out what workplace conditi[r]
The main tool of data collection was classroom observation through studying the videotapes of their microteaching sessions. They were part of a training course that aimed at improving th[r]
10 pts _has to is teaching cover teacher more and high _ _decided_ _FOREIGN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS FOR SCHOOLS IN VIETNAM_ TRANG 5 Recently, the City Department of Education and Train[r]
language teachers’ command of their teaching lan- guage is an issue that has been a concern in language teacher education for both teachers of English as well as those who teach[r]
For example, when English learners read expos-itory text that includes academic language, teachers should discuss the text and the language in structured ways.90 Instruction should also [r]
As language assessment in Vietnam is being intensively attended to by the Ministry of Education and Training and is actually critically transformed, criterion-referenced assessment has gradually been a familiar term for language teachers, assessors and administrators. Although the name of the approa[r]
how we can help children acquire English as a second language opportunities for using English when starting lessons, changing activities, and ending lessons. the differences between [r]
The previous argument advocates the inclusion of MHM in the curriculum of courses for intending teachers. To our knowledge, in spite of Recommendation 4 of CBMS as quoted previously, there is not yet a research base for this approach. Furthermore, MHM is now in the process of be[r]
Sample task and assessment criteria: pages 77 and 82 In Part 3, candidates are asked to respond to a written stimulus which forms the basis for a discussion. They are given a discussion question, together with five written prompts designed to help candidates by providing ideas fo[r]
The work that is carried out in early years settings, to welcome children and their fam- ilies and to promote their home language and culture while building English language skills, will[r]
It has been widely observed that bilingual children constantly use one language to support and develop the other language ( Jimenez, Garcia, & Pearson, 1996). For instance, the use of cognates seems to be reciprocal between the first and second languages. When teaching En[r]
Foreign language education has become a significant phenomenon in the present age. Responding to personal or professional needs, people learn a foreign language to qualify for overseas education, to communicate with colleagues in international businesses, or to prepare themselves for roundtheworld t[r]
Authentic Materials in Acquainting Learners with World Englishes . Foreign language education has become a significant phenomenon in the present age. Responding to personal or professional needs, people learn a foreign language to qualify for overseas education, to communicate with colleagues in int[r]
This chapter looks at children learning English as a foreign language at primary schools and how by using seven pillars of creativity teachers can help students with limited language sk[r]
- The improvement of the new foreign language education curriculum, developing new textbooks, training and retraining of teachers, desinging the national English test [r]