Voices and Visions : An Introduction to Teaching Adult ESL / Virginia L. Sauvé.
By: Sauvé, Virginia L. (Virginia Louise).
Series: Voices and Visions. Publisher: Don Mills, ON : Oxford University Press, 2000Edition: 1st ed.Description: 229 p. ; ill. : 23 cm.ISBN: 9780195413939 (pbk).Subject(s): English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers | English language -- Study and teaching as a second language| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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"An Introduction to Teaching Adult ESL by Virginia L. Sauvé provides a practical and insightful introduction to the field of ESL. Drawing on over thirty years of teaching experience, the author focuses on posing some of the key questions beginning teachers need to consider as they enter the field She encourages teachers to think critically about their values and beliefs, their approach to language and education, and the context in which they teach. The book also offers several chapters of practical advice, including how to plan lessons, prepare resource stash, and teach the various language skills." (Book Cover)
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section I Reflecting on the Task at Hand
Chapter 1: Answering Some Basic Questions
Chapter 2: Understanding Your Context: Who Are the Learners?
Chapter 3: Understanding Your Context: Yourself
Chapter 4 : Understanding Your Context: The Program
Chapter 5: Understanding Your Context: The Community
Section II Entering the Classroom
Chapter 6: Planning a lesson
Chapter 7: Planning a Resource Stash
Chapter 8: Finding and Creating Activities that Work
Chapter 9: The subject and The Subject
Chapter 10: Teaching Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
Chapter 11: Teaching Reading, Writing and Vocabulary
Chapter 12: Teaching Grammar
Chapter 13: Accountability and Evaluation
Section III Being an Educator in ESL and EFL
Chapter 14: Relationships
Chapter 15: Professionalism: What It Means and Why It Is Important
Chapter 16: Discernment In Developing Voices and Creating Visions
Appendix I Sample Lesson Plans
Appendix II Writing Intents - Answer Key
Appendix III List of Phonetic Symbols
Bibliography
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