Values in English Language Teaching

Explores the unspoken values & ethical dilemmas that underlie the teaching of English as a second or a foreign language, using philosophical analysis built around specific, real life situations. Relevant for prospective & practicing teachers in the field

Bill Johnston

Contents: Preface. The Teacher as Moral Agent. Morality in Classroom Interaction. Values and the Politics of English Language Teaching. The Morality of Testing and Assessment. Three Facets of Language Teacher Identity. Values in Teacher Development. Dilemmas and Foundations in English Language Teaching.