Introduction to TESOL

A comprehensive introduction toTESOLfornew and future teachers of English, offering a full and detailed view of theprocess of becoming a language teacher Introduction to TESOL: Becoming aLanguageTeachingProfessionalpresentsan expansive and well-balanced view of both the interdisciplinary knowledgebase and professional opportunities in the fieldof language teaching.Writtento help aspiring TESOL educators understand how tobegin their careers, this comprehensivetextbookcovers both thefoundationallinguisticelements of TESOL as well as the practicalpedagogical aspectsofthe discipline. Written with the needs of the introductory student in mind,thisbookdelves into the essentials ofEnglish?as a Second Language (ESL) and English?as a Foreign Language (EFL)teaching,coveringprofessional organizations, language acquisition theories, instructional practices, professional development, and more. Readers are provided with clear descriptions ofrecent research andcontemporary practices, numerous illustrations andexampleshighlightingkey material,andengagingreal-world vignettes from professionals teachinginternationally. Offeringa coherent overview and contextualized orientation ofthe field ofTESOL, thisguide: Discussesthe differences in TESOL approachesininternationalsettings Addresses the current stateand potential future of TESOLwith a view for new developments in teaching pedagogy and language research Explores the history and development of the field, including the political, social, and cultural decisions made about language teaching and learning Describes the specializations, niches, and subfields within the discipline of TESOL Explainswhat,how and why TESOL educators need a working understanding of linguisticsand second language acquisition theories Outlines the scope of the profession and how to engage in professional organizations to grow in expertise Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professionalis essential reading for students and educatorsplanning toenter this dynamic and rewarding area oflanguage teaching.