Reflective Language Teaching : Practical Applications for TESOL Teachers /
Thomas S.C. Farrell.
- 2nd ed.
- New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2018.
- viii, 283 p. : cov. ill. ; 24 cm.
- Language and Education .
Includes bibliographical references and index. Thomas S.C. Farrell is Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics, Brock University, Canada.
"An extensively revised second edition of the popular "Reflective Language Teaching: From Research to Practice", first published in 20076, this fully up-to-date edition includes: An expanded preface Three new chapters, addressing online reflective practice, teaching young learners, and developing a "culture of reflection" Updated case studies throughout that deal with new developments in language teaching and reflective practice, as well as updated research and citations, three brand new chapters, an online reflective practice and teaching young learners, and a new final chapter on developing a 'culture of reflection'. Reflective Language Teaching outlines strategies for professional development through reflective practice in the language classroom. Accessible and comprehensive, the book presupposes no prior knowledge of linguistics or language teaching, and each chapter includes reflective discussion questions to help the reader apply the strategies and procedures discussed." CONTENTS: Préface 1. Reflective Language Teaching 2. Self-Reflection 3. Teacher Beliefs and Practices 4. Teacher Narrative 5. Teacher Metaphors and Maxims 6. Classroom Communication 7. Reflecting on Teaching Young Learners 8. Action Research 9. Teaching Journals 10. Teacher Development Groups 11. Classroom Observations 12. Collegial Friendships 13. Concept Mapping 14. Online Reflection 15. Professional Development Through Reflective Practice 16. The Importance of Reflective Practice for Effective Teaching References Index