{"title":"Series: Routledge Research in Language Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoutledge Research in Language Education\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rigorous exploration of language learning, teaching, and acquisition, blending theoretical insights with practical applications. This series addresses key issues in linguistics, educational psychology, and language policy, providing valuable perspectives for researchers, educators, and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect in-depth analysis and critical discussion on contemporary challenges in language education, enriched by interdisciplinary approaches. Each volume contributes to ongoing debates in philosophy, psychology, and pedagogy, making the collection an essential resource for understanding the complexities of language in educational contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teacher-agency-and-policy-response-in-english-language-teaching-9781138604544","title":"Teacher Agency and Policy Response in English Language Teaching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role of English in the global arena has prompted official language-in-education policymakers to adopt language education policies to enable citizens to be proficient in English and to access knowledge. Local educational contexts in different countries have implemented English education in their own ways with different pedagogical goals, motivations, features, and pedagogies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile much of the research cited in English language planning policy has focused on macro-level language policy and planning, there is an increasing interest in micro-planning, in particular, teacher agency in policy response. Individual teacher agency is a multifaceted amalgam, not only of teachers’ individual histories, professional training, personal values, and instructional beliefs but also of how these interact with local interpretations and appropriations of policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeacher Agency and Policy Response in English Language Teaching\u003c\/em\u003e examines the agency of the teacher in negotiating educational reforms and policy changes at the local and national levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters in the book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnglish language teaching in China: teacher agency in response to curricular innovations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncorporating academic skills into EFL curriculum: teacher agency in response to global mobility challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTeacher agency, the native\/nonnative dichotomy, and \"English Classes in English\" in Japanese high schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTeacher-designed high stakes English language testing: washback and impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will appeal to researchers across all sectors of education, in particular key stakeholders in curriculum and language planning. Those interested in the latest developments of English language teaching will also find this book a valuable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607867539692,"sku":"9781138604544","price":116.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138604544-teacher-agency-and-policy-response-in-english-language-teaching.jpg?v=1778176529"},{"product_id":"teaching-efl-learners-shadowing-for-listening-by-yo-hamada-9780815360902","title":"Teaching EFL Learners Shadowing for Listening","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeaching EFL Learners Shadowing for Listening\u003c\/em\u003e explores shadowing, an active and highly cognitive technique for developing EFL listening skills. In this technique, learners track heard speech and vocalise it simultaneously, and it is gradually becoming recognised. However, numerous mysteries and misunderstandings still surround it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book uncovers shadowing in terms of both theory and practice. It clearly distinguishes shadowing from other similar techniques, such as Elicited Imitation, Mirroring, and simple repetition, providing ample empirical data to explain its function. The book further elaborates on the use of shadowing by discussing appropriate materials, procedures, and the psychology of learners. This information would greatly assist instructors in effectively employing shadowing in their teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering a guide on a method effective in improving learners’ bottom-up listening skills, \u003cem\u003eTeaching EFL Learners Shadowing for Listening\u003c\/em\u003e will undoubtedly prove useful to both English language learners and instructors in their linguistic pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607873437932,"sku":"9780815360902","price":111.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815360902-teaching-efl-learners-shadowing-for-listening.jpg?v=1778176778"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-routledge-research-in-language-education.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}