MAAL6035 Language Teacher Development
COURSE TEACHER:
Dr. Lindsay Miller
Email: linds@hku.hk
OVERVIEW
This course explores how teachers of English as a second/foreign language learn, teach and research in their pursuit of professional development.
AIMS
This course engages participants in exploring how teachers of English as a second/foreign language pursue professional development. Topics include the expertise of EAP teachers, the transition from general to academic English teachers, teachers’ beliefs and practices, reflective practitioners, teacher learning and teacher research.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completing the course, participants will be able to:
- read critically research literature on English language teacher development,
- articulate their understanding of issues related to English language teacher development, and
- consider how to apply their knowledge to their own professional development.
ASSESSMENT
Participants are expected to identify a topic on their own and write a 2,500-word research paper on an aspect about English language teacher development.
COURSE READINGS
- Campion, C. (2016) ‘The learning never ends’: Exploring teachers’ views on the transition from General English to EAP Gemma. Journal of English for Academic Purposes. Volume 23, 59-70.
- Flowerdew, J. and Miller, L. (2008). Social Structure and Individual Agency in Second Language Learning: Evidence from Three Life Histories Critical Inquiry, Language Studies, 5 (4) 201-224.
- Hafner, C. and Miller, L. (2011). Fostering learner autonomy in English for Science: A collaborative digital video project in a technological learning environment. Language
Learning & Technology, 15 (3). 201-223 - Miller, L. C. Hafner, and Ng, C. (2012). Project-based learning in a technologically-enhanced learning environment for second language learners: Students’ perceptions.
E-Learning and Digital Media. 9/2, 183-195. - Miller, L. and Wu, J.G. (2022). Reacting, Re-learning and Reflecting on Sudden Pedagogical Adaptations. In Switzerland AG 2022 145 J. K. H. Pun et al. (eds.), The Use of Technology in English Medium Education, English Language Education, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99622-2_10.
- He, D. and Miller, L (2011). English teacher preference in a World Englishes context: The case of China’s non-English major students. World Englishes. 428-443.
- Richards, J.C. (2021) Teacher, Learner and Student Teacher Identity in TESOL. RELC Journal. 54(1), 252-266.
SCHEDULE
| Session 1 | Expertise of Effective Language Teachers |
| Session 2 | Transition from General to Academic English Teachers |
| Session 3 | Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices |
| Session 4 | Reflective Practitioners |
| Session 5 | Teacher Learning and Teacher Research |
| Session 6 | Teacher Agency |