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This book explores language teacher development in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environments and discusses approaches, tasks and resources that can guide language teachers to develop their skills and strategies for technology-enhanced language teaching (TELT).

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This book explores language teacher development in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environments and discusses approaches, tasks and resources that can guide language teachers to develop their skills and strategies for technology-enhanced language teaching (TELT). It looks at key aspects of CALL in terms of pedagogy and technology and proposes a model of CALL teacher development, which incorporates essential elements of teacher learning in CALL. Further, the author presents practical tasks and tips on how to develop knowledge and skills for the use of digital technologies in language teaching and suggests ideas to improve language teacher training and development.

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'A well-crafted book in which a strong base in theory and research informs a rich collection of practical options for those navigating the complex world of language teacher education for the 21st century.' - Philip Hubbard , Stanford University, USA 'This book looks at educating teachers in the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) from a novel and interesting perspective. The contents are based on a thorough familiarity with research into teacher development for CALL, combined with interesting, down-to-earth tasks for practice in, and reflection on, the use of technology for language learning. The list of resources of various kinds is reason enough in itself for readers from a wide variety of backgrounds to buy the book, which should feature on a reading list for any training course for language teachers.'" - Scott Windeatt , Newcastle University, UK 'The author's experience is evident throughout and the practical tips, founded on relevant research, are invaluable to teachers regardless of how little or how much experience they have with technology in their teaching and learning contexts.' - Glenn Stockwell , Waseda University, Japan This book explores language teacher development in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environments and discusses approaches, tasks and resources that can guide language teachers to develop their skills and strategies for technology-enhanced language teaching (TELT). It looks at key aspects of CALL in terms of pedagogy and technology and proposes a model of CALL teacher development, which incorporates essential elements of teacher learning in CALL. Further, the author presents practical tasks and tips on how to develop knowledge and skills for the use of digital technologies in language teaching and suggests ideas to improve language teacher training and development. Jeong-Bae Son is Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics & TESOL at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His areas of specialisation are computer-assisted language learning and language teacher education. He is the President of the Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (APACALL) and Editor of the APACALL Book Series.

Author Biography

Jeong-Bae Son is Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics & TESOL at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. His areas of specialisation are computer-assisted language learning and language teacher education. He is the President of the Asia-Pacific Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (APACALL) and Editor of the APACALL Book Series.

Table of Contents

Part A: Language Teachers in CALL Environments.- Chapter 1: Technology and Language Teacher Education; Chapter 2: Teachers' Roles in the CALL Classroom.- Chapter 3: Teachers' Competencies in CALL.- Chapter 4: CALL Teacher Development.- Part B: Approaches and Tasks.- Chapter 5: Role-Based Approach.- Chapter 6: Language Skill-Based Approach.- Chapter 7: Tool-Based Approach.- Chapter 8: Activity-Based Approach.- Part C: Resources.- Chapter 9: Some Scenarios for Teacher Development.- Chapter 10: A Bibliography of CALL: Teachers.- Chapter 11: Teacher Development Resources.

Review

"Teacher Development in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching is an excellent source, not only for learning about technology-enhanced language teaching (TELT) but also for teaching this popular subject to teacher trainees. … I could describe this volume as a rich repository of practical ideas for CALL." (Arif Bakla, E-Learning and Digital Media, February 18, 2019)

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"Teacher Development in Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching is an excellent source, not only for learning about technology-enhanced language teaching (TELT) but also for teaching this popular subject to teacher trainees. ... I could describe this volume as a rich repository of practical ideas for CALL." (Arif Bakla, E-Learning and Digital Media, February 18, 2019)

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Offers a significant contribution to discussions of language teaching and new technologies Provides essential information for students, researchers, teacher educators and teachers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL Engages with ideas of exploration, communication, collaboration and reflection

Details ISBN3319757105 Author Jeong-Bae Son Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Year 2018 Edition 1st ISBN-10 3319757105 ISBN-13 9783319757100 Format Hardcover Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland DEWEY 418.0071 Pages 233 Publication Date 2018-06-07 Language English UK Release Date 2018-06-07 Illustrations 33 Illustrations, black and white; XXIII, 233 p. 33 illus. Edition Description 1st ed. 2018 Alternative 9783030093068 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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