Delta Teacher Development Series Reihe

An account of the key role pronunciation plays in teaching and learning, providing an overview of the essential elements of English pronunciation and a range of classroom practice.

Teaching Online is a clear, accessible and reassuringly practical book - essential reading for anyone interested in online teaching and course delivery. The authors share their wealth of experience in a fundamental area of interest to language teaching professionals today. It deals comprehensively with: - ways you should approach both online and blended courses - tools you should know about - techniques you should use for successful online teaching Teaching Online contains three distinctive parts which focus in turn on theory, practice and development: Part A gets you started and building your own online course, and recommends a route, from course sites to course behaviour, that will take you safely towards successful online teaching. It is accompanied by a wide-ranging list of tools for teaching, from blogs to word clouds. Part B provides a bank of practical activities that cover the four skills, language work and evaluation, with special sections for activities to begin and finish an online course. Additional comments provide insights on how to make your online teaching more effective Part C investigates avenues for your further online development, both professional and personal, with references to Web 2.0 tools that connect you with the worldwide professional community of teachers and an introduction to the concept of the PLN (Personal Learning Network) for your individual development.

Teaching Unplugged is the first book to deal comprehensively with the approach in English Language Teaching known as Dogme ELT. It challenges not only the way we view teaching, but also the way we view being a teacher.Dogme ELT advocates teaching ‘unplugged’: a materials-light, conversation-driven philosophy of teaching that, above all, focuses on the learner and on emergent language.Teaching Unplugged contains three distinctive parts A, B and C which focus in turn on theory, practice and development:A:• A background to the ideas behind teaching unplugged.• A detailed explanation of the core principles behind Dogme ELT.• An invitation to reflect on the best way to learn a language and, consequently, to teach it.B:• A bank of activities that teachers can use right away and which help them ‘unplug their teaching’ from the start.• Activities that involve little or no preparation, often requiring no more than pen, paper and the people in the room.• Tips, techniques and key terms to facilitate a new approach to teaching.C:• A reflection on questions relating to how Dogme ELT can be applied in different teaching contexts.• An in-depth examination of the issues and implications of adopting this new style of teaching.

Teaching Online is essential reading for any teacher interested in online teaching and course delivery. It deals comprehensively with both the tools and the techniques necessary for online language instruction.

This book focuses on how we learn rather than what we learn, highlighting individual learning preferences and strategies for successful teaching and learning. It encourages teachers to recognize their own teaching styles while learners identify their learning styles. The text invites everyone to step outside their comfort zones to enhance their chances of success. Divided into three parts, the first section emphasizes the significance of preferred learning styles, illustrating how teachers can foster an inclusive classroom that motivates all students, acknowledging their unique strengths and weaknesses. The second part offers practical activities aimed at teaching comprehensively, helping all students thrive as learners. It guides readers in discovering their own learning styles and those of their students, while activating various sensory channels and cognitive processes. The final section presents additional approaches and activities that extend beyond traditional methods, along with suggestions for further reading. This broadens the focus and serves as a springboard for exploring new avenues in both learning and teaching, ultimately enriching the educational experience for everyone involved.

Whether you are experienced or new to the classroom, this book reveals how teachers have the potential to become creative.

The Developing Teacher suggests that teachers themselves are the most powerful agents of change and development in their own professional career.The Developing Teacher is ideal for teachers who wish to take control of their own development, for those people in positions of responsibility for teacher development, and for complementing courses in language teacher education.The Developing Teacher contains three distinctive parts A, B and C which focus in turn on theory, practice and development:A:• An examination of different aspects and issues in teacher development.• A discussion of how teachers learn and what prevents teachers from learning.• A survey of the literature on language teacher development, helpful for those studying MA or Diploma courses on the subject.B:• A bank of activities organised into five circles of expanding development, embracing all aspects of the language teacher’s life.• Activities that take little time, often adding ‘a developmental twist’ to regular classroom practice• Procedures that follow a step-by-step outline, making them easy to understand at a glance – perfect for the busy teacher.C:• A view of further teacher development, promoting reflective practice.• Longer-term projects – diary, portfolio and teacher development programme.• Step-by-step guides to each project, enabling and empowering teachers to commit to their continuing development.

Acknowledges the role of culture in the English Language Teaching classroom. This title provides teachers with lesson content which is relevant, useful and engaging for students.