Classroom Discourse and Teacher Development (Edinburgh Textbooks in Applied Linguistics) - Hardcover

Walsh, Steve

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ISBN 10: 0748645187 ISBN 13: 9780748645183

Verlag: Edinburgh University Press, 2013

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How does a dynamic classroom operate? What role does interaction play? This textbook examines the relationship between language, interaction and learning, and shows how classroom discourse can be applied to develop and improve teaching. Combining examples from everyday practice with theoretical approaches, this book provides a comprehensive account of current perspectives on classroom discourse.

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Steve Walsh is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Communication in the School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Newcastle University. Steve has worked in English language teacher education for more than 20 years and his research focuses on classroom discourse, teacher development, second language teacher education, and professional communication. He has published 10 books and more than 100 research papers. His most recent publications, co-authored with Steve Mann include Reflective Practice for English Language Teaching: Research-based Principles and Practices (2017) and The Routledge Handbook of English Language Teacher Education (2019).

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EDINBURGH TEXTBOOKS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICSSeries Editors: Alan Davies, Erik Schleef and Gibson FergusonFounding Editor: Keith MitchellThis textbook series provides advanced introductions to the main areas of study in contemporary Applied Linguistics, with a principle focus on the theory and practice of language teaching and language learning and on the processes and problems of language in use.Classroom Discourse and Teacher DevelopmentSteve WalshReflective practice is central to teacher education and development, yet it is something that many teachers struggle with. Can reflective practice be refocused by asking teachers to place classroom interaction and discourse at the centre of their reflections?In this accessible textbook, Steve Walsh explains why it is essential to put an understanding of classroom discourse at the centre of any second language teacher education programme, whether it is a formal programme under the guidance of a teacher educator or a more informal, self-directed programme of teacher development. He argues that in order to improve their professional practice, language teachers need to gain a detailed, up-close understanding of their local context by focusing on the complex relationship between teacher language, classroom interaction and learning. In order to do this, he revisits and reconceptualises the notion of reflective practice by giving teachers appropriate tools which allow them to reflect on and improve their professional practice.This thought-provoking book not only stimulates debate on classroom discourse and reflective practice, but also contains practical exercises and advice, which will be invaluable to both new and experienced language teachers as well as to researchers in applied linguistics.Steve Walsh is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Newcastle.Cover design: River Design, Edinburgh[EUP logo]www.euppublishing.com

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0748645187
• ISBN 13: 9780748645183
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208
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