Contemporary Foundations for Teaching English as an Additional Language: Pedagogical Approaches and Classroom Applications

This book emphasizes the importance of critical participatory pedagogies in teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL). It highlights the role of the TESOL profession in teaching for social justice and advocacy and explores how critical participatory pedagogies translate into English language teaching and teacher education around the world. The book presents 10 thematically organized units with three case studies, discussion questions, and practical sources for further exploration. It covers topics such as critical and postmethod pedagogies, translingualism, digital literacy, culturally responsive pedagogy, and advocacy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating volume on English as an Additional Language (EAL) makes a compelling case for the significance of critical participatory pedagogies that embrace multilingualism and multimodality within the realm of TESOL. It underscores the crucial role of the TESOL profession in promoting social justice and advocacy while exploring how critical participatory pedagogies manifest in English language teaching and teacher education across the globe.

Editors Polina Vinogradova and Joan Kang Shin have assembled a diverse group of scholars and practicing English language teachers to present 10 thematically organized units that showcase the imperative of integrating language teaching pedagogy into the broader sociocultural contexts of teaching and learning for optimal success. Each unit delves into a specific pedagogical approach, accompanied by three case studies that illustrate how English language teachers worldwide implement these approaches in their classrooms. The chapters are supplemented by discussion questions and a wealth of practical resources for further exploration.

Covering both established and emerging areas of TESOL, the book addresses a range of topics, including:

Critical and postmethod pedagogies: This section explores alternative approaches to language teaching that challenge traditional methods and emphasize student-centered, collaborative, and reflective learning.

Translingualism: It examines the role of multiple languages and cultures in language learning and teaching, highlighting the importance of bilingualism and biliteracy.

Digital literacy and multiliteracies: It explores the implications of technology and digital media in language learning and teaching, emphasizing the need for students to develop critical literacy skills in multiple modes of communication.

Culturally responsive pedagogy: It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing students' cultural backgrounds and experiences in language learning and teaching, promoting equity and inclusion.

Advocacy: It explores the role of TESOL professionals in advocating for language learners' rights and promoting social justice within educational contexts.

The book features educators implementing innovative approaches in primary, secondary, and tertiary contexts across borders, showcasing the diversity and richness of TESOL practices worldwide. Contemporary Foundations for Teaching English as an Additional Language is an invaluable text for methods and foundational courses in TESOL, appealing to in-service and preservice English language teachers, as well as students and teacher educators in TESOL and applied linguistics.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 177 x 253 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367026356