Martin Cortazzi: transcultural issues in TESOL
Paul Nation: vocabulary size tests & implications for pedagogy
David Little: issues in learner autonomy
Amy Tsui: expertise in teaching & teacher development
David Nunan: the growth of ELT, implications for teaching young learners and for TESOL professionalism
Anne Burns: action research in TESOL
Keith Johnson: the development of and issues in applied linguistics
Transcultural issues in TESOL
Recent publication details (indicative):
Cortazzi, M.; Jin, L. & Wang, Z. (2009) Cultivators, Cows and Computers: Chinese learners' metaphors of teachers. In T. Coverdale-Jones and P. Rastall (eds.) Internationalizing the University, the Chinese context, London: Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 107-129. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
Jin, L. & Cortazzi, M. (2009) Images of teaching, learning and questioning in Chinese cultures of learning. In E. Berendt (ed.) Metaphors for Learning, Amsterdam: John Benjamins, pp. 177-204.
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Duration: 29:14 (#22) LINK TO TALK
Vocabulary size tests & implications for pedagogy
Recent publication details (indicative):
Nation, P. (2008). Teaching Vocabulary: Strategies and Techniques. Heinle Cengage Learning. CLICK HERE for more about this publication.
Nation, P. & Gu, P. (2007). Focus on Vocabulary. NCELTR. CLICK HERE for publisher's homepage.
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Duration: 27:57 (#21) LINK TO TALK
Issues in learner autonomy
Recent publication details (indicative):
Little, D. (2009). Language learner autonomy and the European Language Portfolio: Two L2 English examples. Language Teaching. 42/2. 222-233.
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Little, D. (2006). The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: content, purpose, origin, reception and impact. Language Teaching. 39/3. 167-190. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
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Duration: 23:34 (#17) LINK TO TALK
Expertise in teaching & teacher development
Recent publication details (indicative):
Tsui, A. B. M. (2003). Understanding Expertise in Teaching. CUP. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
Tsui, A. B. M., Edwards, G. & Lopez-Real, F. (2009). Learning in School-University Partnership: Sociocultural Perspectives. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
For more information about Amy Tsui’s work CLICK HERE
The growth of ELT and its implications for teaching young learners and for TESOL professionalism
Recent publication details (indicative):
Nunan, D. & Bailey, K. (2009). Exploring Second Language Classroom Research. Heinle. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
Nunan, D. (2004). Task-based language teaching. CUP. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
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Duration: 22:13 (#11) LINK TO TALK
Action research in TESOL
Recent publication details (indicative):
Burns, A. (1999). Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers. CUP. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
Burns, A. (ed). (2005). Teaching English from a Global Perspective. TESOL International. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
For more information about Anne Burns’ work CLICK HERE
Duration: 37:05 (#9) LINK TO TALK
Reflections on the development of and issues in applied linguistics
Recent publication details (indicative):
Johnson, K. (2008). (Second Edition). An Introduction to Foreign Language Teaching. Pearson. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
Johnson, K. (ed). (2008). Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching. Palgrave Macmillan. CLICK HERE for more about this publication
For more information about Keith Johnson’s work CLICK HERE
Duration: : 24:36 (#4) LINK TO TALK
