ESP teaching and teacher education: current theories and practices

ESP teaching and teacher education: current theories and practices
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Publisher : Research-publishing.net
Total Pages : 186
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ISBN-10 : 9782490057443
ISBN-13 : 2490057448
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Synopsis ESP teaching and teacher education: current theories and practices by : Salomi Papadima-Sophocleous

This volume addresses issues related to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching practices as well as ESP teacher education as they arise in today’s constantly changing and developing world. ESP Teaching and Teacher Education: current theories and practices​, supported by the Language Centre of the Cyprus University of Technology, puts together a selection of ten chapters concentrating on ESP teacher education and ESP teaching methodology, including the integration of new technologies in both fields. The volume may be of interest to ESP teacher trainers or language teacher trainers in general, ESP practitioners, ESP researchers, policymakers, material developers, students, as well as any other ESP specialist who may be interested in being updated about the latest developments in the ESP field.

Language Education Programs

Language Education Programs
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 264
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ISBN-10 : 9783031387548
ISBN-13 : 3031387546
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Synopsis Language Education Programs by : Zia Tajeddin

This book delves into the realm of effective language education programs, examining them from both macro and micro-policy-making perspectives. It unravels the distinguishing features of exemplary language programs and explores how these programs are implemented in diverse international contexts. The book comprehensively explores various facets of language education programs, encompassing well-crafted language education policies, robust curriculum and syllabus design, impactful teaching materials, effective approaches to English for specific purposes (ESP), English as a medium of instruction (EMI), content and language integrated learning (CLIL), and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF)-informed instruction. The book also delves into fruitful school/institute-university partnerships, the judicious use of technology, strategies for teacher recruitment and professional development, as well as efficient policies for learner assessment, among other topics of significance. The contributions within this book are firmly grounded in data, incorporating findings from empirical studies. The insights provided draw upon valuable data obtained from a range of diverse contexts in which effective language education programs have been implemented.

New to the LSP classroom? A selection of monographs on successful practices

New to the LSP classroom? A selection of monographs on successful practices
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Publisher : Vernon Press
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9781648896286
ISBN-13 : 1648896286
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Synopsis New to the LSP classroom? A selection of monographs on successful practices by : Martina Vránová

As Languages for Specific Purposes have always been defined as student-oriented, the rationale behind this volume is to use the rather neglected niche of the other necessary agent of language instruction and thus focus on the LSP practitioner. This turn towards the instructor has been motivated by the fact that a great number of LSP practitioners enter their jobs without previous expertise. They lack LSP education, or they may not even have a background in applied linguistics. This motivation has proven valid as many of the volume’s contributors have faced this particular situation in their professional lives. For insights into the LSP field and guidelines on the best practices, they must rely on their colleagues who offer to share their experience through workshops, conferences, or papers, which is what this volume provides. The primary goal of this volume is to present considerations of what challenges LSP practitioners face and should be prepared for in their jobs and to provide practice-tested methodological guidelines on such demanding teaching techniques as blended and flipped learning or tandem learning. All papers have been written by LSP practitioners and researchers in higher education. Thus, this volume provides both guidance and self-reflection. In other words, it is written by experienced LSP practitioners for aspiring LSP practitioners about how they see themselves and what effort they make to meet the challenges of their jobs. As proof that LSP practice is a global challenge, papers have been collected from many European countries, the USA, Uruguay. Even though most papers are naturally concerned with English, being the lingua franca of today, the collection also features guidelines for teaching Spanish, French and Dutch for specific purposes. Moreover, the target disciplines these languages are taught for encompass business, engineering, sociology or medicine, thus supporting the assumption of the universal character of problems LSP practitioners deal with.

Contemporary Research in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

Contemporary Research in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 9781527556874
ISBN-13 : 1527556875
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Synopsis Contemporary Research in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning by : Dana Di Pardo Léon-Henri

This volume is focused on the teaching and acquisition of language for special, professional or general purposes, as well as the needs and challenges associated with foreign language pedagogy in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or, more generally, Language for Specific Purposes (LSP). It presents innovative methodology and technology-integrated approaches that will serve to benefit teacher development and assist language practitioners in enhancing student investment and motivation. A pragmatic tool for utilization at the local level, this collection provides an international panorama of language pedagogy that is of great use to both junior and senior researchers. It will also serve as a source of inspiration for future and seasoned language practitioners and in-service teacher educators.

English for Specific Purposes Instruction and Research

English for Specific Purposes Instruction and Research
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 325
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ISBN-10 : 9783030329143
ISBN-13 : 3030329143
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Synopsis English for Specific Purposes Instruction and Research by : Nalan Kenny

This edited book focuses on current practices, challenges and innovations in the emerging field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). By combining diverse, empirically-proven and innovative ESP practices from all over the world with inspiring theoretical input and reflections from experienced practitioners, the authors in this volume examine both best-practice examples and ESP programmes which by various metrics are deemed to have failed. This book will be of interest to practitioners, teacher educators and researchers working in the field of ESP, as well as readers interested in language education and curriculum development more broadly.

Tertiary education language learning: a collection of research

Tertiary education language learning: a collection of research
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Publisher : Research-publishing.net
Total Pages : 185
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ISBN-10 : 9782490057887
ISBN-13 : 249005788X
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Synopsis Tertiary education language learning: a collection of research by : Salomi Papadima-Sophocleous

Despite the contributions language centres across the globe have made to language education and higher education in general, few publications have a specific focus on research work produced by language centre faculty. The purpose of this reviewed, edited volume entitled Tertiary education language learning: a collection of research, consisting of eight chapters, is to fill some of this gap by giving insights into the type of research conducted in various fields of applied linguistics in a university language centre context. The volume may be of interest to university language centre practitioners and researchers, university policymakers and administrators, general language practitioners, teacher trainers, and university curriculum academic bodies. The editors hope that the present publication will be viewed as a valuable contribution to the literature and a worthy scholarly achievement.

Transnational English Language Assessment Practices in the Age of Metrics

Transnational English Language Assessment Practices in the Age of Metrics
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781000810844
ISBN-13 : 1000810844
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Synopsis Transnational English Language Assessment Practices in the Age of Metrics by : Osman Z. Barnawi

This edited volume examines how transnational English language assessment practices are envisioned, enacted, and justified by different stakeholders, including students, teachers, and universities in different geographical contexts, and what would be the multi-level consequences of such practices. Bringing together diverse perspectives from across the Global South and Global North, the book argues that the field of English language assessment has always been transnational, despite an absence of a research that explicitly examines English language assessment practices in relation to transnationalism. The contribution of this volume lies in filling in this critical scholarly gap. Through a wide set of epistemological, theoretical, and pedagogical interventions along with methodological orientations and analytical frameworks, the chapter authors question the social, economic, political, linguistic, and pedagogical consequences of transnational English language assessment practices in higher education (HE) settings and contexts. Offering fresh perspectives on English language assessment practices in relation to transnationalism, this book will be of great interest to researchers, academics, and post-graduate students in the fields of applied linguistics, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and language assessment more broadly.

Policies, Practices, and Protocols for the Implementation of Technology Into Language Learning

Policies, Practices, and Protocols for the Implementation of Technology Into Language Learning
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Publisher : IGI Global
Total Pages : 245
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ISBN-10 : 9781799882695
ISBN-13 : 1799882691
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Synopsis Policies, Practices, and Protocols for the Implementation of Technology Into Language Learning by : El Shaban, Abir

Many research studies show that the use of technology inside and outside classrooms makes teaching and learning more engaging and motivating. Technology can provide learners with endless opportunities and can improve the learning experience, simplify access to educational resources, enhance autonomous learning, meet individual learning needs, and prepare the learners for future career success when using it to foster 21st-century skills. However, the range and number of technologies currently available can yield challenges for educators if they do not know how to effectively integrate them into their teaching pedagogy. Policies, Practices, and Protocols for the Implementation of Technology Into Language Learning discusses the skills necessary for successful technology use in education and examines technology tools that assist in teaching different languages with a focus on English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Covering a range of topics such as reading, writing, and integrated language skills, this book is ideal for instructors, policymakers, administrators, researchers, practitioners, academicians, and students.

Aviation English - A global perspective

Aviation English - A global perspective
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Publisher : Bookerfield Editora
Total Pages : 281
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ISBN-10 : 9786589929703
ISBN-13 : 658992970X
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Synopsis Aviation English - A global perspective by : Patricia Tosqui-Lucks

This e-book brings together 13 chapters written by aviation English researchers and practitioners settled in six different countries, representinginstitutions and universities from around the globe. This e-book is an offshoot of the 8th GEIA Seminar, that counts on the collaboration of GEIA and ICAEA researchers, as well as guest speakers. It brings together thirteen chapters focused on aviation language description, teaching, and assessment, written by practitioners from several institutions around the globe. One of our guests and a keynote speaker, Prof. Eric Friginal, added the excellent contribution of his graduate students from Georgia State University, in the USA, and kindly wrote the Preface. Regarding its content, this e-book has been divided into three parts, according to GEIA’s areas of research: language description and analysis; aeornautical English teaching; and assessment practices.The studies collected in this e-book offer us enriching and enlightening discussions that support and promote a better understanding of some key features underlying aviation English language, teaching and assessment practices. We are very pleased to make part of this work. It goes without saying the importance of this e-book for the aviation English field and community. This international publication, besides collecting the studies and work experiences of renowned researches, has also contributed to strengthen the enriching partnership between GEIA members and other researchers. The fact of having been published as an e-book will certainly benefit its circulation and the spreading awareness of aviation English challenges, updates and findings. One of our goals is to spread the news, by making this ESP e-book free for download by as many people and institutions as possible worldwide. Those who place great weight on aeronautical English teaching and assessment practices are aware of the interwoven relation among operational issues, communication and safety. That’s why we believe the discussions and analysis carried out throughout this book are so relevant and should reach international communities and organizations in all parts of the globe. Enjoy your reading! Patrícia Tosqui-Lucks Juliana de Castro Santana

Speech Accommodation in Student Presentations

Speech Accommodation in Student Presentations
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 122
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ISBN-10 : 9783030379803
ISBN-13 : 3030379809
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Synopsis Speech Accommodation in Student Presentations by : Alla Zareva

This book examines student presentations as a genre of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and analyses the elements of speech and audience accommodation which make a successful presentation. Offering an antidote to the audience-centric approach to presentation design and delivery promoted by numerous books and manuals on the subject, each chapter tackles an under-researched aspect of student presentations, and presents data-based evidence for practical recommendations within the genre. The language analyses presented in the book are based on a real-life corpus of student presentations, providing clear examples of successful oral academic discourse. This book will be of interest to students of applied linguistics, EAP, TESOL and language education.