Lessons from Good Language Teachers

Explains how good language teachers work, drawing on teacher training theory as well as many examples and case studies.

Combining theory and research in teacher education, this volume explores the personal features of good language teachers, across more than twenty topics and themes. The book is written in an accessible style, ideal for busy teachers and those studying and teaching education, and supports all stages of professional development.What makes a good language teacher? This up-to-date, practical book addresses that question from a 'human' perspective, recognising that teachers are not just machines, but have feelings, needs and identities of their own. As the twenty-two topics of the chapters in this volume clearly indicate, language teachers are complex individuals, who are expected to have a range of personal qualities, to be able to satisfy the needs of their students and to have the knowledge and skills to provide instruction in a range of language areas. Not only that, but all of these requirements are constantly changing. The authors present new insights from the real teaching environment that will be an invaluable help to language teachers at all stages of professional development.