Innovating the TESOL Practicum in Teacher Education : Design, Implementation, and Pedagogy in an Era of Change

Recognizing new opportunities and challenges brought about by technological and social change, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic, this volume explores innovative design, implementation, and pedagogy for TESOL practica. By showcasing research and practice undertaken in a range of teacher education courses, the volume offers evidence-based approaches to enhancing pre- and in-service teachers' learning, identity development, cultural awareness. Chapters come together coherently to address issues and explore innovative structures revolving around high-quality TESOL practica. Particular attention is paid to emerging opportunities offered by virtual and simulated learning in online and in-person practica, as well as potential changes to best practice in using community-based programs. Using a diverse set of lenses to examine the practical, theoretical, and methodological aspects of TESOL practica, this volume will be of interest to students, scholars and researchers with an interest in TESOL education, as well as open and distance education--

Author: Chang Pu, Wayne E. Wright

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: Jan 29, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1032046163

ISBN-13: 9781032046167