Professional Development for Language Teachers: Strategies for Teacher Learning

by Jack C. Richards, Thomas S.C. Farrell, Thomas S. C. Farrell

Book Overview

The book discusses effective teaching tools including self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The book begins with a conceptual framework for professional development. All chapters contain practical examples in the form of vignettes written by teachers using the techniques, as well as reflection questions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521613833
• ISBN13: 9780521613835
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"