Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School
How do you approach teaching English in the contemporary classroom?
What is expected of a would-be English teacher?
The 3 edition of this best-selling text combines theory and practice to present an indispensable introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in the secondary classroom. It offers insight into the history, policies and definitions surrounding the subject, together with innovative and practical strategies which can be used for effective teaching and learning.
Already a major text for many university teacher education courses, the new edition reflects the extent and impact of current reforms whilst retaining its focus on what is of enduring value for English teaching. With an emphasis on developing your own values and on stimulating approaches that underpin English teaching, it will help you navigate your way through changing curriculum requirements, assessment practice and the demands of professional development.
Key topics explored include:
• Reading, writing and speaking and listening
• Teaching language and grammar
• Drama in English teaching
• Poetry
• Working with digital technologies
• Post-16 English language and literature
• Developing as a critically reflective practitioner.
Written particularly with the new and student teacher in mind, Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School aims to equip readers with the tools to make critically informed judgements about how to teach, develop principled practice and most importantly, be mindful of pupils and their experience of English in the secondary classroom.
Contenets :
1 Which English?
2 Battles for English
3 Working with the National Curriculum
4 The Secondary National Strategy
5 Speaking and listening
6 Reading
7 Writing
8 Teaching language and grammar
9 Media education and ICT
10 Drama
11 Approaching Shakespeare
12 Possibilities with poetry
13 Teaching English at 16+: BTEC, Key Skills and GCE A level
14 Teaching English: critical practice
Bibliography
Index
Product Information
Blends theory and practice to present a broad introduction to the practice of teaching English in secondary school classrooms. It looks at how students and practising teachers can monitor and develop their own practices.
Product Identifiers
Publisher Routledge Falmer, Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10 0415156777
ISBN-13 9780415156776
eBay Product ID (ePID) 86578311
Product Key Features
Format Paperback
Language English
Dimensions
Width 156mm
Height 234mm
Additional Product Features
Subjects Social Sciences
Place of Publication London
Genre Education & Teaching
Pagination 352 369 pdf 3,3 MB
Series Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series
Country of Publication United Kingdom
Date of Publication 27/11/1997
Out-Of-Print Date 06/01/2005
Edited by Jon Davison, Jane Dowson
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