Global TESOL for the 21st Century

Teaching English in a Changing World

By (author) Heath Rose, Mona Syrbe, Anuchaya Montakantiwong, Natsuno Funada

Publication date:

27 May 2020

Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781788928182

This book explores the impact of the spread of English on language teaching and learning. It provides a framework for change in English language teaching to better reflect global realities and current research. The authors examine the pedagogical implications of the global spread of English, drawing on world Englishes, English as a lingua franca, and global Englishes research. The book proposes key innovations for teaching English as an international language, and outlines key areas for future classroom-based research. The book is essential reading for postgraduate researchers, teachers and teacher trainers in TESOL and second language education programmes.

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About the Authors

Section One: Theoretical Foundations

Chapter 1. Theorising the Teaching of English in Global Contexts

Chapter 2. Models for Teaching English as an International Language

Section Two: Global Classrooms and Curricula

Chapter 3. Language Norms in the Global TESOL Curriculum

Chapter 4. Material Evaluation and Development in Teaching English as an International Language

Chapter 5. Testing and Assessing a Global Language

Section Three: Teachers and Learners of a Global Language

Chapter 6. Learners’ Attitudes and EIL-oriented Activities

Chapter 7. Teachers of a Global Language

Chapter 8. Global Language and Identity

Section Four: Initiating Change in TESOL

Chapter 9. Initiating Change: An Invitation to Teachers and Teacher Educators

Chapter 10. Initiating Change: An Invitation to Researcher-Practitioners

The authors of this book engage in an intellectually-stimulating attempt to tackle important questions surrounding the future of the TESOL profession from a global perspective. It is definitely an enlightening resource for anyone seeking novel pathways to navigate the complexities of teaching English in a changing world.