We live in a globalized and globalizing world that is marked by the twin processes of economic globalization and cultural globalization. In this thought-provoking book, Kumaravadivelu explores the impact of cultural globalization on second- and foreign-language education. Kumaravadivelu examines in detail how the cultural component of second- and foreign-language education has been informed by the Western notions of cultural assimilation, cultural pluralism, and cultural hybridity. Drawing insights from international and interdisciplinary sources, he argues that they have only a limited and...
We live in a globalized and globalizing world that is marked by the twin processes of economic globalization and cultural globalization. In this thoug...
It combines a critical evaluation of the traditional methods that form the organizing principles for second and foreign language teacher education, an informed discussion of their strengths and limitations, and a rationale for and description of the emer
It combines a critical evaluation of the traditional methods that form the organizing principles for second and foreign language teacher education, an...
This book traces the historical development of major language teaching methods in terms of theoretical principles and classroom procedures, and provides a critical evaluation of each. Drawing from seminal, foundational texts and from critical commentaries made by various scholars, Kumaravadivelu examines the profession's current transition from method to postmethod and, in the process, elucidates the relationship between theory, research, and practice. The chief objective is to help readers see the pattern that connects language, learning, teaching methods, and postmethod perspectives. In...
This book traces the historical development of major language teaching methods in terms of theoretical principles and classroom procedures, and provid...
'Language Teacher Education for a Global Society' introduces a state-of-the-art model that takes into account not only issues such as teachers' knowledge, skills and dispositions, but also the major forces that are shaping educational globalisation.
'Language Teacher Education for a Global Society' introduces a state-of-the-art model that takes into account not only issues such as teachers' knowle...
The field of second/foreign language teacher education is calling out for a coherent and comprehensive framework for teacher preparation in these times of accelerating economic, cultural, and educational globalization. Responding to this call, this book introduces a state-of-the-art model for developing prospective and practicing teachers into strategic thinkers, exploratory researchers, and transformative teachers. The model includes five modules: Knowing, Analyzing, Recognizing, Doing, and Seeing (KARDS). Its goal is to help teachers understand:
how to build a viable...
The field of second/foreign language teacher education is calling out for a coherent and comprehensive framework for teacher preparation in these t...
