The Pedagogy and Practice of WesternTrained Chinese English Language Teachers

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"Providing an East-West flow of language teaching knowledge and know-how to balance prevailing Western-centric perspectives, this book is an in-depth investigation of the impact of Western-based language teacher education on the pedagogy and practice of Chinese English language teachers who received their training in Western institutions or those that emphasize Western-based teaching approaches. A significant and growing number of these teachers will influence millions of language learners on Chinas mainland over the next decades. The Pedagogy and Practice of Western-trained Chinese English Language Teachers:Forefronts Chinese teachers voices and experiences in the context of their workplaces and classrooms Connects and balances theory and practice using a sociocultural lens Discusses the Chinese government s policies on the training of teachers and analyzes them in terms of their impact on both American and Chinese higher education institutionsThis is a must read book for anyone interested in learning theory adopted from a Western perspective and applied within an Asian setting"--

subjects: English language, study and teaching,  Teachers, in-service training,  Teachers, training of,  Education, united states,  English language,  Study and teaching,  Chinese speakers,  English teachers,  In-service training,  Training of English teachers,  China,  Education,  EDUCATION / General,  Training of,  Professeurs d'anglais,  Formation en cours d'emploi,  LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES,  General