English Language Teaching in South America - Policy, Preparation and Practices

This book investigates English language policies and initiatives which have been implemented in South America. Chapters examine factors that contribute to and prevent the introduction of policies; analyze current teacher preparation initiatives; discuss the status of English language teaching and showcase examples of innovation and success.

About the author

Lía D. Kamhi-Stein is Professor in the MA in TESOL Program at California State University, Los Angeles, USA. She has published extensively on issues of non-native English-speaking professionals. She is the recipient of several teaching awards.
Gabriel Díaz Maggioli is tenured Professor of TESOL Methods at the National Teacher Education College in Montevideo, Uruguay. He also acts as consultant in education-related projects for various organizations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and East Asia.
Luciana C. de Oliveira is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami, Florida, USA. She is the President-Elect (2017-2018) of TESOL International Association.

Summary

This book investigates English language policies and initiatives which have been implemented in South America. Chapters examine factors that contribute to and prevent the introduction of policies; analyze current teacher preparation initiatives; discuss the status of English language teaching and showcase examples of innovation and success.

Product details

• Authors: Lia D. Kamhi-Stein, Lía D. Kamhi-Stein
• Assisted by: Luciana C de Oliveira (Editor), Luciana C. de Oliveira (Editor), Gabriel Diaz Maggioli (Editor), Gabriel H. Diaz Maggioli (Editor), Gabriel Díaz Maggioli (Editor), Lía D Kamhi-Stein (Editor), Lia D. Kamhi-Stein (Editor), Lía D. Kamhi-Stein (Editor)
• Publisher: Channel View Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2017
• EAN: 9781783097968
• ISBN: 978-1-78309-796-8
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Series: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism; Bilingual Education & Bilingua; Bilingual Education & Bilingua; Bilingual Education & Bilingualism
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology