Individual and Contextual Factors in the English Language Classroom: Theoretical, Pedagogical, and Empirical Approaches

The edited volume explores the roles of individual and contextual factors in English as second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) settings, with a focus on practical actions and recommendations. It addresses challenges such as limited understanding of local cultures and languages and culturally and linguistically diverse class groups, offering perspectives from international education settings. The book provides a resource for all stakeholders interested in the roles of individual and contextual factors in the English learning process.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 391 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited volume delves into a comprehensive examination of various themes related to the roles of individual and contextual factors in English as second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) settings. It encompasses chapters across three sections: theoretical and pedagogical approaches, teacher and learner research, and research into the roles of technology. The book maintains a strong emphasis on practical actions and recommendations concerning individual and contextual factors in ESL/EFL, with a particular focus on issues such as cognition, metacognition, emotion, and identity. By drawing perspectives from a diverse range of international education contexts, the book offers valuable insights for teachers of ESL/EFL.

Recognizing and effectively integrating individual and contextual factors into the ESL/EFL classroom can pose significant challenges for teachers. This is particularly true in situations where native English-speaking teachers operate in foreign language contexts, where they may have limited knowledge of local cultures and languages, or where language instructors teach classes with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In such contexts, the types and extent of individual and contextual factors that impact language learning can challenge both learner and instructor expectations of what constitutes an effective and supportive classroom environment. While this situation presents opportunities for learners and teachers to broaden their understanding of themselves and each other, it also carries the risk of ineffective teaching and learning.

To address these challenges, the book presents the latest theoretical, pedagogical, and research perspectives from around the world. It serves as a valuable resource for all stakeholders interested in understanding the roles that individual and contextual factors play in the English learning process. By exploring these themes in depth, the book aims to provide teachers with practical strategies and insights to enhance their teaching practices and create learning environments that are inclusive, supportive, and conducive to student success.

Weight: 623g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030918835
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022