{"product_id":"introduction-to-tesol-becoming-a-language-teaching-professional-9781119632696","title":"Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive introduction to TESOL for new and future teachers of English, offering a full and detailed view of the process of becoming a language teacher \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional\u003c\/i\u003e presents an expansive and well-balanced view of both the interdisciplinary knowledgebase and professional opportunities in the field of language teaching. Written to help aspiring TESOL educators understand how to begin their careers, this comprehensive textbook covers both the foundational linguistic elements of TESOL as well as the practical pedagogical aspects of the discipline. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with the needs of the introductory student in mind, this book delves into the essentials of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, covering professional organizations, language acquisition theories, instructional practices, professional development, and more. Readers are provided with clear descriptions of recent research and contemporary practices, numerous illustrations and examples highlighting key material, and engaging real-world vignettes from professionals teaching internationally. Offering a coherent overview and contextualized orientation of the field of TESOL, this guide: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the differences in TESOL approaches in international settings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses the current state and potential future of TESOL with a view for new developments in teaching pedagogy and language research \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the history and development of the field, including the political, social, and cultural decisions made about language teaching and learning \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the specializations, niches, and subfields within the discipline of TESOL \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains what, how and why TESOL educators need a working understanding of linguistics and second language acquisition theories \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutlines the scope of the profession and how to engage in professional organizations to grow in expertise \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for students and educators planning to enter this dynamic and rewarding area of language teaching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Mastruserio Reynolds\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of TESOL and Literacy at Central Washington University, USA. She has been in the field of TESOL since 1996 and has authored and edited numerous publications. Most recently, she was Associate Editor for the vocabulary volume of The\u003ci\u003e TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenan Dikilita° \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of University Pedagogy at University of Stavanger, Norway. His research interests include TESOL teacher development, action research, and bilingual education in monolingual contexts. He has co-authored various monographs and edited books, and published journal articles on these topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Close\u003c\/b\u003e teaches English Literature, Composition, and Communications at Big Bend Community College, USA. He has taught university students in Ukraine and Uzbekistan. His research interests include vernacular English as a tool in the teaching of writing and multicultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50382409826578,"sku":"9781119632696","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_48d270c9-46a8-4c44-b99a-37635ae64910.jpg?v=1728711383","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/introduction-to-tesol-becoming-a-language-teaching-professional-9781119632696","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}