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Acknowledgements |
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Foreword |
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Preface |
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1 Introduction: What is TESOL? |
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The three dimensions of TESOL |
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TESOL as a field of study |
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TESOL as an International Association |
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The TESOL study: A historical perspective |
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4 | (1) |
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5 | (4) |
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9 | (9) |
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18 | (14) |
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The habits and abilities of a future TESOL professional |
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32 | (5) |
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37 | (60) |
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Introduction: What is the TESOL profession? |
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37 | (1) |
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Which professionalism are we talking about? |
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38 | (1) |
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What qualifications are needed to be a TESOL professional? |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (1) |
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40 | (3) |
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43 | (3) |
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46 | (1) |
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Bachelor of Arts or Science in TESOL |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (8) |
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57 | (4) |
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61 | (1) |
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What are TESOL standards? |
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TESOL International Association standards |
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A proposed framework of standards for teachers of English in ESL/EFL settings |
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63 | (7) |
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70 | (1) |
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What is professional development? |
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What are the purposes of professional development? |
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What is reflective teaching? Critical reflection? |
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How can I become more aware of my own strengths and weaknesses? |
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72 | (2) |
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How can I learn from colleagues? |
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74 | (1) |
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How can I acquire new knowledge? |
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75 | (6) |
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How can I solve a particular problem in the classroom? |
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81 | (4) |
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How can I keep my skills current with advances in technology and/or changes in the field? |
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85 | (4) |
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How can I advance my career? |
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How do I pursue an advanced degree or certification? |
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How can I prevent burnout, feel less isolated, and/or find fulfilment in my work? |
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91 | (3) |
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Graduate student professional development |
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94 | (3) |
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3 TESOL as a Field of Study |
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97 | (1) |
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What are some characteristics of TESOL research? |
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98 | (3) |
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What are the steps in doing TESOL research? |
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101 | (7) |
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What is the TESOL Research Agenda? |
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108 | (1) |
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TESOL research methodology |
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109 | (1) |
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TESOL methodological considerations |
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109 | (1) |
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TESOL research methodological options |
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110 | (2) |
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Action research as a TESOL research methodological option |
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112 | (2) |
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114 | (6) |
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The uniqueness of TESOL research as a methodological option |
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120 | (1) |
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Pertinent issues in TESOL |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (6) |
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128 | (6) |
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134 | (5) |
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The role of technology and online learning |
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139 | (5) |
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English as a lingua franca (ELF), English as an international language (EIL), and World Englishes (WE) |
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144 | (6) |
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Non-native English speakers in TESOL |
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150 | (6) |
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156 | (6) |
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162 | (5) |
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Teaching English to younger learners (TEYL) |
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167 | (5) |
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172 | (7) |
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4 TESOL as a Professional Association |
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The evolution of TESOL as an International Association |
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179 | (1) |
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The history of TESOL as an association: An interview with James Alatis |
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179 | (5) |
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Reflections of leaders of TESOL |
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184 | (9) |
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The scope of TESOL International Association today |
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193 | (1) |
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193 | (4) |
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197 | (1) |
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TESOL standing committees |
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198 | (4) |
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202 | (2) |
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204 | (1) |
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204 | (2) |
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206 | (1) |
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Resources of TESOL International Association |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (5) |
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211 | (1) |
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211 | (1) |
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TESOL position statements, professional papers, and briefs |
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212 | (5) |
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217 | (2) |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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TESOL webinars and online courses |
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220 | (1) |
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220 | (3) |
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223 | (57) |
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Common TESOL acronyms and initialisms |
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223 | (3) |
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TESOL-related professional associations |
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226 | (2) |
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TESOL job market and job placement resources |
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228 | (2) |
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230 | (8) |
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238 | (1) |
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TESOL-related terminology |
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239 | (41) |
Notes |
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280 | (3) |
References |
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283 | (24) |
Index |
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