New communications technology has been a boon to teaching and learning subjects of English, from reading and writing to literature such as Shakespeare. This book explores the ways that information and communications technology, or ICT, can be employed in teaching English and enriching the abilities of students. What are the advantages of ICT, and what are some of the concerns? Contributors from Europe, Australia, and North America address the use of media in teaching, from video, film, and audiotape to computer games and online resources. English in the Digital Age surveys the ways ICT is...
New communications technology has been a boon to teaching and learning subjects of English, from reading and writing to literature such as Shakespe...
The Expert Teacher of English is for all passionate teachers - both novice and expert - who aspire to become outstanding professionals. It considers what we mean by 'expert' and 'expertise', explores concepts that are vital to understanding what expertise in teaching is 'for', and discusses the characteristics of excellent teaching.
As increasing attention is being paid to the concept of the professional who can model excellent teaching and mentor and develop others, it provides a critical analysis of The Advanced Skills Teacher and the Excellent Teacher, as well as the...
The Expert Teacher of English is for all passionate teachers - both novice and expert - who aspire to become outstanding professionals. It...
This handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to teaching English in primary and secondary schools. It brings together the latest standards with authoritative guidance, ensuring that readers feel confident about how to approach their teaching. It explores the context of the subject of English and brings readers up-to-date with key developments, placing the English curriculum in the context of whole school literacy issues.
It introduces readers to key areas such as:
planning and classroom management
assessment, recording and reporting
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This handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to teaching English in primary and secondary schools. It brings together the latest standards w...
The renowned and highly experienced editors of this book bring together the leading voices in contemporary English education under the banner of the International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE). The collected chapters here represent the very best of international writing on the teaching of English in the past decade. The key issues and debates surrounding English teaching across the globe are discussed and analysed accessibly, and incorporate wide-ranging topics including: * The impact of high stakes testing on teaching and learning; * Addressing the needs of minority groups;...
The renowned and highly experienced editors of this book bring together the leading voices in contemporary English education under the banner of the I...
The nature of literacy is an issue of global debate. When the National Literacy Strategy NLS] was introduced into UK schools it was arguably the most ambitious educational reform programme in the world, and the controversy necessarily intensified. How can the impact of such reforms be assessed?
In its ten year history the NLS affected every primary and secondary teacher in the country and, therefore, every child. The initiative provoked a widespread recognition of the importance of literacy for all children and attracted the attention of many other governments. This book is the...
The nature of literacy is an issue of global debate. When the National Literacy Strategy NLS] was introduced into UK schools it was arguably the m...
Research in language and literacy in education is a broad field, using a variety of approaches, from micro-analysis of classroom talk to broad questions of meaning-making and policy rhetoric that are as much philosophical as empirical. This volume reflects that range, drawing on the work of respected researchers.
Research in language and literacy in education is a broad field, using a variety of approaches, from micro-analysis of classroom talk to broad questio...
