{"title":"James Dean Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Dean Brown’s works delve into the practical and theoretical aspects of education, with a particular focus on language learning and teaching methodologies. His insightful exploration of English as an International Language provides valuable perspectives for educators working in diverse local contexts around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect in-depth discussions rooted in current research that address real-world educational challenges. Brown’s contributions are essential for those interested in language assessment, curriculum design, and the global evolution of English teaching practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teaching-and-assessing-eil-in-local-contexts-around-the-world-by-sandra-lee-mckay-9781138782662","title":"Teaching and Assessing EIL in Local Contexts Around the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish today is a global language embedded in a great variety of social contexts, resulting in linguistic and pedagogical variation. Taking a new look at the teaching and assessing of English as an international language (EIL), this text highlights overarching principles and provides specific strategies for responding to questions and challenges posed by the changing demographics of English language learners and users around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeaching and Assessing EIL in Local Contexts Around the World\u003c\/em\u003e introduces an original, coherent framework in which needs analysis, pedagogical principles, and assessment are integrated. It describes variables that influence effective teaching and assessment and the characteristics of various EIL teachers and learners. The text emphasizes that pedagogical and assessment decisions need to be based on the learning and teaching needs of each specific EIL context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes specific principles and strategies for teaching and assessing grammar, oral language, and literacy skills in EIL classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides strategies for integrating computer-mediated language into EIL classrooms in ways that promote cross-cultural awareness, language development, and individualized learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimely, accessible, and practical, this text for graduate and pre- and in-service courses on language teaching and assessment is at the forefront in providing valuable information and guidance for enabling principled and context-sensitive praxis in EIL classrooms worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607871439084,"sku":"9781138782662","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138782662-teaching-and-assessing-eil-in-local-contexts-around-the-world.jpg?v=1778176665"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/james-dean-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}