Innovating the TESOL Practicum in Teacher Education

Recognizing new opportunities and challenges brought about by technological and social change as well as the COVID-19 pandemic this volume explores innovative design implementation and pedagogy for practica experiences in teacher education programs in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. By showcasing research and practice undertaken in a range of teacher education courses and programs the volume offers evidence-based approaches to enhancing pre- and in-service teachersâ learning and cultural awareness. Chapters come together coherently to address issues and explore innovative structures revolving around high-quality TESOL practica. Particular attention is paid to emerging opportunities offered by virtual and simulated learning in online and in-person practica as well as potential changes to best practice in community-based programs. Using a diverse set of lenses to examine the practical theoretical and methodological aspects of TESOL practica this volume will be of interest to students scholars and researchers with an interest in TESOL education as well as in open and distance education. . Language: English