Professional Development for Language Teachers

This much-needed text provides a practical introduction to implementing a coherent and strategic approach to teacher development. It examines ten different strategies that can facilitate professional development. Teacher Development for Language Teachers examines ten different approaches for facilitating professional development in language teaching: self-monitoring, support groups, journal writing, classroom observation, teaching portfolios, analysis of critical incidents, case analysis, peer coaching, team teaching, and action research. The introductory chapter provides a conceptual framework. All chapters contain practical examples and reflection questions to help readers apply the approach in their own teaching context.