Amanda Howard, Helen Donaghue

Teacher Evaluation in Second Language Education

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Effective language learning depends on effective instruction. In order to investigate whether or not this is taking place, teachers' classroom pedagogical practices, both in-service and pre-service, are frequently monitored by means of observation and feedback. However, research indicates that although this process has potential value for teacher learning and development, there are also a number of attendant problems and it is therefore important that practitioners share their experience with others in the field in order to expand the existing knowledge base. This volume investigates participant experiences, looking beyond the materials used and examining the way in which language teachers are evaluated and supported throughout their careers. Particular attention is given to the practices and frameworks involved, outlining key approaches and discussing tools for investigation and collaboration. The book highlights the importance of the use of talk to foster reflection and teacher learning, the value of learning from experienced others and the importance of giving voice to all those involved in the process of development and evaluation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic
• Seitenzahl: 232
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 156mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9781472511829
• ISBN-10: 1472511824
• Artikelnr.: 41761433

Autorenporträt

Amanda Howard has worked as an English language teacher, teacher educator, lecturer and coordinator for institutions and universities both in the Middle East and the UK and has extensive experience with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. She researches and writes in the areas of teacher evaluation, observation and feedback in educational settings, language teaching pedagogy and Young Learner education.

Inhaltsangabe

Notes on Contributors Transcription Conventions Acknowledgements
Introduction, Helen Donaghue and Amanda Howard Part 1: Key Approaches 1.
Reflective dimensions of CPD: supporting self-evaluation and
peer-evaluation, Steve Mann and Steve Walsh 2. Mentoring for teacher
evaluation and development, Leonardo A. Mercado and Steve Mann 3. Observing
for feedback: a counselling perspective, Mick Randall Part 2: Tools for
Investigation and Collaboration 4. From bit to whole: reframing feedback
dialogue through critical incidents, Radhika Iyer-O'Sullivan 5. Artifacts
in scaffolding the construction of teaching knowledge, Marion Engin 6 .A
system for teacher evaluation, Phil Quirke Part 3: Focus on Discourse 7.
Differences between supervisors' espoused feedback styles and their
discourse in post observation meetings, Helen Donaghue 8. Evaluative talk
in feedback conferences, Fiona Copland 9. Student teacher placements: a
critical commentary, Neil Hunt Part 4: Participant Responses 10. Evaluating
experienced teachers, Mick King 11. Reflective peer observation accounts:
what do they reveal?, Wayne Trotman 12. Giving voice to participants in
second language education, Amanda Howard Index