English For A Critical Mind: Critical Language Pedagogy In El

ENGLISH FOR A CRITICAL MIND:CRITICAL LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY IN ELT.BOOK WITH PHOTOCOPIABLE ACTIVITIES (DELTA TEACHER DEVELOPMENT)

English for a Critical Mind takes us on a fascinating journey from Critical Pedagogy to Critical Language Pedagogy (CLP), within the perspective of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). It suggests an alternative to mainstream approaches and is written by three experts who share their very different experiences - working together and with other teachers - to create a book which reflects their contexts and contacts, research and reflections, views and values.

Part A provides a down-to-earth introduction to CLP, followed by specific suggestions that address the key features of language teaching:
The need for preliminary work by the teacher, including activities for setting up an appropriate classroom environment for a CLP context.
The role of language, and the diversity of English, in relation to the students' contexts and needs - integrating CLP with ELF as a critical intercultural pedagogy of English.

Part B offers a series of handouts and sample units illustrating CLP in action:
They are backed up by a wealth of downloadable materials for the students.
They are challenging - but show how meeting the challenge is a journey that is well worth the effort.

Part C insists on the importance of reflection, and considers two further aspects of practice:
Action is the long-term goal of CLP. Its concepts require planning schedules and outlines, so that teachers can consider what can (and cannot) be done in their specific situations.
Building a teacher network is very important in acquiring a critical mindset - for both professional development and personal growth.

A pioneering, multi-award-winning series of books for English Language Teachers with professional development in mind, blending theory, practice and development.
The DELTA Teacher Development Series features some of the best and most expert authors in ELT, writing about fundamental areas of professional interest to teachers today. Each title in the series has three distinctive parts – A, B and C, which focus in turn on theory, practice and development:
• A: What do you need to know? What have others in the profession said or written? What is the latest information? How are things changing?
• B: What can you do? What practical activities can you carry out? How can you and your students get the most out of your teaching? How can you help yourself to help them better?
• C: How can you develop from here? What is the next step? How can you go further as a teacher in your own professional development?