Approaches to Learning and Teaching First Language English
A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning.
Approaches to learning and teaching First Language English is the result of collaboration between Cambridge University Press and Cambridge International Examinations. Considering the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus, the title presents ideas for First Language English with practical examples that help put theory into context. This book is ideal support for those studying professional development qualifications or international PGCEs. Online tools for lesson planning are available to download below.
Features
- Highly practical, this resource saves teacher-planning time with lesson ideas available to download from our supporting website.
- Contains ideas for classroom activities, differentiation, active learning, reflective practice and formative assessment.
- Presents ideas and practical examples in the context of First Language English.
- Gives examples based on recent pedagogical best practice and helps teachers put theory into practice.
- Teachers benefit from the shared global insights of both Cambridge University Press and Cambridge International Examinations.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Purpose and context of the book
- 3. The nature of First Language English
- 4. Key considerations
- 5. Interpreting a syllabus
- 6. Active learning
- 7. Assessment to Learning
- 8. Metacognition
- 9. Language awareness
- 10. Inclusive Education
- 11. Teaching with digital technologies
- 12. Global thinking
- 13. Reflective practice and pathways
- 14. Measuring Student Impact
- 15. Recommended Reading
- 16. Index.
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