English Teaching in the Secondary School - Linking theory and practice (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

English Teaching in the Secondary School is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of teaching English. This updated 4th edition has been revised to take into consideration changes in national policy, drawing on the most recent research and theory to produce engaging, practical ideas for use in the classroom. It challenges mechanistic and formulaic approaches to teaching, instead placing an emphasis on reflection, understanding and informed practice.

Guiding students and new teachers through the whole process of English teaching in the secondary school, this edition has been fully updated to include:

• a report of the most recent developments in national policy

• discussion of multiple literacies and critical literacy

• a new chapter on English as an additional language

• a new chapter on cross curricular themes

• new sections on approaches to the teaching of grammar

• reflections on international developments in language teaching and their relevance

• a guide to further reading on resources and research

Written in an accessible style, with a wealth of advice and ideas, English Teaching in the Secondary School forms essential reading for all those training to become secondary English teachers.

Table of Contents

1 The English teacher and the curriculum

2 Critical literacy, or literacy as critical to the teaching of English

3 Knowledge about language

4 Speaking and listening

5 Reading

6 Writing

7 Planning

8 Assessment

9 Drama

10 Poetry

11 Media education

12 Interdisciplinary English: the centrality of language for learning

13 ICT

14 English as an additional language

15 Research and writing

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	David Stevens • Mike Fleming
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	284
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-78095-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Teacher training Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-138-78095-2
Barcode:	9781138780958

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