Chapter 1: Classroom Management,Options and Techniques
Maimising Student Interaction in Class
Giving Instructions
Eliciting
Correcting Errors and Feedback
Drills and Checking Understanding
Pair and Group Work
Monitoring Classroom Activities
The Language Learner
Managing a Class
Use of the Blackboard / Whiteboard
Potential Problems in the Classroom
Chapter 2: The English Language
The English Language: A Brief History
Second Language Acquisition
Approaches to Teaching Methodology
What Teaching Methodology?
Chapter 3: Planning
Lesson Aims and Objectives
Lesson Types
Formal Planning
Informal Planning
Using a Coursebook
Syllabus and Timetable
Schemes of Work
Teaching Materials (Authentic / Non-authentic)
Chapter 4: The Receptive Skills
The Language Skills
Approaches to Reading and Listening
Procedures for Reading and Listening Lessons
Developing Reading Skills - Problems and Solutions
The Use of Readers
Storytelling
Using a Tape Recorder / CD Player in the Classroom
Using Songs, Video and Television in the Classroom
Chapter 5: The Productive Skills
Writing
Speaking / Discussions / Communicative Activities
Drama and Role-play
Chapter 6: Language Systems
The Language Systems
Pronunciation
Vocabulary / Lexis
Grammar / Syntax
Chapter 7: Teacher's Survival Kit
First Day
Icebreakers
Warmers and Fillers
Jokes and Riddles
Games and Puzzles
Chapter 8: Assessment and Testing
Formal Testing
Progress Testing
Oral Testing
Exam Preparation Courses and Proficiency Testing
Proficiency Tests and Their Use in Primary and Secondary Schools
Placement Testing
IELTS
TOEFL
Chapter 9: Technology in the Classroom
Using Technology in the Classroom
Using Overhead Projectors
Using Multimedia Projectors
Using Electronic Whiteboards
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Chapter 10: Marking Schemes and Report Writing
Correcting Student's Work
Assessment Criteria and Comments
Report Writing
Chapter 11: Literature in the Classroom
Novels in the ESL Classroom
Poetry
Chapter 12: Malaysian Context and Practice
Contributed by Fatimah Hashim
Faculty of Education, University of Malaya
Introduction
English Language Teaching in Malaysian Schools
Objectives for Primary and Secondary English Language Education
Using Themes in the Curriculum
Establishing Curriculum Outcomes
Implementing the Syllabus
Teaching the Skills
Chapter 13: Professional Development
Describing Teachers
Further Teacher Learning
Observation as a Learning Tool
Evaluating Your Teaching
Chapter 14: Management Strategie
Contributed to by Ana Bizet
Marketing Graduate
The ESL Manager
An Overview of the ESL Programme
Philosophy, Aims and Objectives
Development Plans and Target Setting
ESL Policies and Procedures
Recruiting ESL Teachers
Chapter 15: English for Specific Purposes
ESP and Business English
Needs Analysis
Business Communication Courses
Tutoring
Chapter 16: Resources and Appendix
Course Books and Publishers
Internet Resources
Employment Opportunities for ESL Teachers
Appendix
References
Index