English for a Critical Mind

Alessia Cogo, Graham V. Crookes, Sávio Siqueira

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Delta
01 January 2000

Series: Delta Teacher Development

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English for a Critical Mind takes us on a fascinating journey from Critical Pedagogy to Critical Language Pedagogy (CLP), within the perspective of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). It suggests an alternative to mainstream approaches and is written by three experts who share their very different experiences – working together and with other teachers – to create a book which reflects their contexts and contacts, research and reflections, views and values.

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Part A provides a down-to-earth introduction to CLP, followed by specific suggestions that address the key features of language teaching:

The need for preliminary work by the teacher, including activities for setting up an appropriate classroom environment for a CLP context. The role of language, and the diversity of English, in relation to the students’ contexts and needs – integrating CLP with ELF as a critical intercultural pedagogy of English.

Part B offers a series of handouts and sample units illustrating CLP in action:

They are backed up by a wealth of downloadable materials for the students. They are challenging – but show how meeting the challenge is a journey that is well worth the effort.

Part C insists on the importance of reflection, and considers two further aspects of practice:

Action is the long-term goal of CLP. Its concepts require planning schedules and outlines, so that teachers can consider what can (and cannot) be done in their specific situations. Building a teacher network is very important in acquiring a critical mindset – for both professional development and personal growth.

By: Alessia Cogo, Graham V. Crookes, Sávio Siqueira
Imprint: Delta
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 247mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 423g
ISBN: 9783125017436
ISBN 10: 3125017432
Series: Delta Teacher Development
Publication Date: 01 January 2000
Audience: ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active