Introduction to TESOL
Becoming a Language Teaching Professional
Kate Mastruserio Reynolds, Kenan Dikilitas, Steve Close
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Introduction to TESOL
Becoming a Language Teaching Professional
Kate Mastruserio Reynolds, Kenan Dikilitas, Steve Close
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A comprehensive introduction toTESOLfornew and future teachers of English, offering a full and detailed view of theprocess of becoming a language teacher
Introduction to TESOL: Becoming aLanguageTeachingProfessional presentsan expansive and well-balanced view of both the interdisciplinary knowledgebase and professional opportunities in the fieldof language teaching.Writtento help aspiring TESOL educators understand how tobegin their careers, this comprehensivetextbookcovers both thefoundationallinguisticelements of TESOL as well as the practicalpedagogical aspectsofthe discipline.
Written with the needs of the introductory student in mind, thisbookdelves into the essentials ofEnglish?as a Second Language (ESL) and English?as a Foreign Language (EFL)teaching, coveringprofessional organizations, language acquisition theories, instructional practices, professional development, and more. Readers are provided with clear descriptions ofrecent research andcontemporary practices, numerous illustrations andexampleshighlightingkey material, andengagingreal-world vignettes from professionals teachinginternationally. Offeringa coherent overview and contextualized orientation ofthe field ofTESOL, thisguide:
- Discussesthe differences in TESOL approachesininternationalsettings
- Addresses the current stateand potential future of TESOLwith a view for new developments in teaching pedagogy and language research
- Explores the history and development of the field, including the political, social, and cultural decisions made about language teaching and learning
- Describes the specializations, niches, and subfields within the discipline of TESOL
- Explainswhat, how and why TESOL educators need a working understanding of linguisticsand second language acquisition theories
- Outlines the scope of the profession and how to engage in professional organizations to grow in expertise
Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional is essential reading for students and educatorsplanning toenter this dynamic and rewarding area oflanguage teaching.
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Part One
The Field of TESOL
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What Is TESOL?
Learning Outcomes
- compare and contrast the unique attributes of different contexts of English language learning
- define common acronyms in the field
- apply knowledge of proficiency levels to lesson planning, delivery, and instruction
- connect the disciplines that inform the study of second/additional language learning
- describe the interdisciplinary nature of TESOL
- discuss the specializations of professionals in the field
TESOL Voices
Diverse Learners, Diverse Settings
The World of TESOL Through Acronyms
Acronym | Meaning | Context |
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ESL | English as a second language | Study of English in contexts where the language used outside of the classroom is English |
ESOL | English to speakers of other languages | Study of English in contexts where the language used outside of the classroom is English |
EFL | English as a foreign language | Study of English in contexts where the language used outside of the classroom is not English. Often the language employed outside of the classroom is the students’ primary language |
EIL | English as an international language | Study of English as it is used internationally. It may imply use among individuals who may not be native speakers or bound to traditional native speaker norms |
ELL | English language learning | This term does not imply context, but has been adopted frequently in the United States |
Acronym | Meaning | Context |
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TESL | Teaching English as a second language | Teaching English to students in second language contexts (i.e., where the language used outside of the classroom is English) |
TESOL | Teaching or teachers of English to speakers of other languages | Teaching English to students in second language contexts (i.e., where the language used outside of the classroom is English) |
TEFL | Teaching English as a foreign language | Teaching English to students in foreign language contexts (i.e., where the language used outside of the classroom is not English). Often the language employed outside of the classroom is the students’ primary language |
ELT | English language teaching | Teaching English internationally. This term does not imply context |