TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sauvé, Virginia L.
TI  - Voices and Visions : An Introduction to Teaching Adult ESL
SN  - 9780195413939 (pbk)
AV  - PE1128. A2S283 2000
PY  - 2000///
CY  - Don Mills, ON
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - English language
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Foreign speakers
KW  - Study and teaching as a second language
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; "An Introduction to Teaching Adult ESL by Virginia L. Sauvé provides a practical and insightful introduction to the field of ESL. Drawing on over thirty years of teaching experience, the author focuses on posing some of the key questions beginning teachers need to consider as they enter the field She encourages teachers to think critically about their values and beliefs, their approach to language and education, and the context in which they teach. The book also offers several chapters of practical advice, including how to plan lessons, prepare resource stash, and teach the various language skills." (Book Cover); TABLE OF CONTENTS; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Section I Reflecting on the Task at Hand; Chapter 1: Answering Some Basic Questions; Chapter 2: Understanding Your Context: Who Are the Learners?; Chapter 3: Understanding Your Context: Yourself; Chapter 4 : Understanding Your Context: The Program; Chapter 5: Understanding Your Context: The Community; Section II Entering the Classroom; Chapter 6: Planning a lesson; Chapter 7: Planning a Resource Stash; Chapter 8: Finding and Creating Activities that Work; Chapter 9: The subject and The Subject; Chapter 10: Teaching Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation; Chapter 11: Teaching Reading, Writing and Vocabulary; Chapter 12: Teaching Grammar; Chapter 13: Accountability and Evaluation; Section III Being an Educator in ESL and EFL; Chapter 14: Relationships; Chapter 15: Professionalism: What It Means and Why It Is Important; Chapter 16: Discernment In Developing Voices and Creating Visions; Appendix I Sample Lesson Plans; Appendix II Writing Intents - Answer Key; Appendix III List of Phonetic Symbols; Bibliography
ER  -