In Search of the Knowledge Base of Language Teaching: Explanations by Experienced Teachers.

Johnston, Bill; Goettsch, Karin

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Publication Date: 2000

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In Search of the Knowledge Base of Language Teaching: Explanations by Experienced Teachers.

Johnston, Bill; Goettsch, Karin

Canadian Modern Language Review, v56 n3 p437-68 Mar 2000

Examines aspects of the knowledge base that experienced English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) teachers draw on in their teaching, primarily in giving explanations of grammar and other language points. Focuses on three categories of teacher knowledge: content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge; and knowledge of learners. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Grammar, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teaching Experience

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Language: English

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