Enhancing autonomy in language education a case-based approach to teacher and learner development

The book explores the idea that pedagogy for autonomy requires the integration of teacher and learner development and can be enhanced through a case-based approach in teacher education. A case-based approach values experiential professional learning and expands professional competences necessary to...

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Other Authors: Jiménez Raya, Manuel, author (author), Vieira, Flávia, author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : De Gruyter 2015
[2015]
Edition:1st ed
Series:Studies in second and foreign language education ; 9.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009425890506719
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Summary:The book explores the idea that pedagogy for autonomy requires the integration of teacher and learner development and can be enhanced through a case-based approach in teacher education. A case-based approach values experiential professional learning and expands professional competences necessary to promote autonomy in schools: developing a critical view of (language) education; managing local constraints so as to open up spaces for manoeuvre; centring teaching on learning; interacting with others in the professional community. Two strategies to implement the approach are presented and illustrated. The first one involves teachers in designing, implementing and evaluating experiences of pedagogy for autonomy, which are the basis for writing professional narratives and building a case portfolio. The second draws on teachers' pedagogical experience as the basis for the construction of case materials where experiential elements are combined with theoretical input and reflective tasks, so that the teachers who use those materials can reflect about and explore their own practice.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (174 p.)
Issued also in print
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781614511359
9781501501081