Reflective teaching in second language classrooms

By: Richards, Jack CContributor(s): Lockhart, CharlesMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge [England] ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1994Description: xii, 218 p. : illustrationsISBN: 0521451817 (hc); 9780521451819; 052145803X (pbk.); 9780521458030Subject(s): Language and languagesDDC classification: 418.007 Online resources: Click here to access online | Click here to access online
Contents:
Introduction: Teacher development through exploring classroom processes -- 1. Approaches to classroom investigation in teaching -- 2. Exploring teachers' beliefs -- 3. Focus on the learner -- 4. Teacher decision making -- 5. The role of the teacher -- 6. The structure of a language lesson -- 7. Interaction in the second language classroom -- 8. The nature of language learning activities -- 9. Language use in the classroom.
Summary: Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms introduces teachers to ways of exploring and reflecting upon their classroom experiences, using a carefully structured approach to self-observation and self-evaluation. Teachers are encouraged to collect data about their own teaching; to examine their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions; and then to use the information obtained as a basis for critical reflection on teaching practices. The approach is not linked to a particular method, but rather can be applied to a variety of approaches and teaching situations. Each chapter includes thought-provoking questions and activities appropriate for group discussion or self-study.
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Introduction: Teacher development through exploring classroom processes --
1. Approaches to classroom investigation in teaching --
2. Exploring teachers' beliefs --
3. Focus on the learner --
4. Teacher decision making --
5. The role of the teacher --
6. The structure of a language lesson --
7. Interaction in the second language classroom --
8. The nature of language learning activities --
9. Language use in the classroom.

Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms introduces teachers to ways of exploring and reflecting upon their classroom experiences, using a carefully structured approach to self-observation and self-evaluation. Teachers are encouraged to collect data about their own teaching; to examine their attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions; and then to use the information obtained as a basis for critical reflection on teaching practices. The approach is not linked to a particular method, but rather can be applied to a variety of approaches and teaching situations. Each chapter includes thought-provoking questions and activities appropriate for group discussion or self-study.

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