Research on Teaching and Learning English in Under-Resourced Contexts

<p>This book is the eighth volume in the <i>Global Research on Teaching and Learning English</i> series co-published with The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF). It brings together the latest developments in research on teaching English in under-resourced contexts across the world offering a window into the complex challenges that these communities face. Recommendations from research and experience in well-resourced contexts are frequently not relevant or feasible in different circumstances. Contributors explore local and regional assets and challenges to provide a deeper understanding of the difficult issues that language learners and teachers must confront and they provide insights to meet those challenges.</p><p>With chapters written by TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant awardees the volume addresses the crucial and growing need for research-based conversations on the contexts environments and challenges of teaching English in areas of the world with limited resources literacy levels or other constraints.</p><p>The volume includes sections on policy connections teacher preparation and practice insights. It is a useful resource for graduate students and teacher educators in language education ESL/EFL education and international education and an enlightening reference for all readers with an interest in language education around the world.</p>