Second Language Teacher Education

<p>The education of second language teachers takes place across diverse contexts, levels, settings, and geographic regions. By bringing together research, theory, and best practices from a variety of contexts (ESL/EFL, foreign language, bilingual and immersion education), this book contributes to building meaningful professional dialogue among second-language teacher educators. Featuring an international roster of authors, the volume is comprised of 18 chapters organized in four thematic sections: the <i>knowledge base</i> of second language teacher education; second language teacher education <i>contexts; collaborations</i> in second language teacher education; and second language teacher education in <i>practice.</i><br><br><i>Second Language Teacher Education: International Perspectives</i> is an essential professional resource for practicing and prospective second language teacher educators around the world.</p> <p><b>Contents: S.J. Hudelson,</b> Foreword. Preface. <b>Part I: </b><i>The Knowledge Base of Second Language Teacher Education.</i><b>D.J. Tedick,</b> Introduction. <b>E. Tarone, D. Allwright,</b> Second Language Teacher Learning and Student Second Language Learning: Shaping the Knowledge Base. <b>D. Freeman, K.E. Johnson,</b> Response to Tarone and Allwright. <b>A. Scarino,</b> Introspection and Retrospection as Windows on Teacher Knowledge, Values, and Ethical Dispositions. <b>B. Johnston, F. Pawan, R. Mahan-Taylor,</b> The Professional Development of Working ESL/EFL Teachers: A Pilot Study. <b>D. Freeman, K.E. Johnson,</b> Toward Linking Teacher Knowledge and Student Learning. <b>Part II: </b><i>Contexts of Second Language Teacher Education.</i><b>D.J. Tedick,</b> Introduction. <b>E. Shohamy,</b> The Power of Tests Over Teachers: The Power of Teachers Over Tests. <b>S. Hiramatsu,</b> Contexts and Policy Reform: A Case Study of EFL Teaching in High School in Japan. <b>H. Byrnes,</b> Toward a Comprehensive Conceptualization of Teaching Assistant Education: Contents, Commitments, Structures. <b>L. Poynor,</b> A Conscious and Deliberate Intervention: The Influence of Language Teacher Education. <b>Part III: </b><i>Collaborations in Second Language Teacher Education.</i><b>D.J. Tedick,</b> Introduction. <b>J. Edge,</b> Build It and They Will Come: Realising Values in ESOL Teacher Education. <b>L.C.Smith,</b> The Impact of Action Research on Teacher Collaboration and Professional Growth. <b>S. Cormany, C. Maynor, J. Kalnin,</b> Developing Self, Developing Curriculum, and Developing Theory: Researchers in Residence at Patrick Henry Professional Practice School. <b>N.E. Dubetz,</b> Improving ESL Instruction in a Bilingual Program Through Collaborative, Inquiry-Based Professional Development. <b>Part IV: </b><i>Second Language Teacher Education in Practice.</i><b>D.J. Tedick,</b> Introduction. <b>M.A. Snow,</b> Key Themes in TESOL MA Teacher Education. <b>N. Cloud,</b> The Dialogic Process of Capturing and Building Teacher Practical Knowledge in Dual Language Programs. <b>T. Erben,</b> Teacher Education Through Immersion and Immersion Teacher Education: An Australian Case. <b>M. Bigelow, D.J. Tedick,</b> Combining Foreign and Second Language Teacher Education: Rewards and Challenges. <b>C.L. Walker, S. Ranney, T.W. Fortune,</b> Preparing Preservice Teachers for English Language Learners: A Content-Based Approach.</p>