Leadership in English language education : theoretical foundations and practical skills for changing times /

Leadership in English language education : theoretical foundations and practical skills for changing times / edited by MaryAnn Christison and Denise E. Murray. - xiv, 270 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - ESL & applied linguistics professional series . - ESL and applied linguistics professional series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

: Introduction / The roles and characteristics of leaders -- Introduction to Part 1-- : The Ecology of leadership in ELT / : A model for leadership in ELT - Leadership IQ / : Leadership in US public school settings / : Innovation as a hallmark of effective leadership / : The role of emotional intelligence in ELT leadership / : Leading from the periphery / : Leading from behind / Skills for leading -- Introduction to Part II-- : Organizational structures / : Planning strategically / : Ensuring quality programs / : Managing performance / : Building a communicative toolkit for leadership / : Building effective teams / ELT leadership in practice -- Introduction to Part III-- : Developing leadership IQ in ELT / : How the experience of leadership changes leaders / : Developing Servant-Leadership Skills through Cooperative Development / MaryAnn Christison & Denise E. Murray -- Denise E. Murray -- MaryAnn Christison & Denise E. Murray -- MaryAnn Christison & Kristen Schaub -- Fredrika L. Stoller -- Denise E. Murray & MaryAnn Christison -- Andy Curtis -- Neil J.Anderson -- Denise E. Murray & MaryAnn Christison -- Denise E. Murray & MaryAnn Christison -- Colin McNaught -- Colin McNaught -- Julian Edge & Mark A. Clarke -- MaryAnn Christison & Denise E. Murray -- Denise E. Murray & MaryAnn Christison -- Kathleen M. Bailey, David Nunan & Jaala Thibault -- Juliet Padernal. 1. Part I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Part II. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Part III. 15. 16. 17.

"Leadership in English Language Education: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Skills for Changing Times presents both theoretical approaches to leadership and practical skills leaders in English language education need to be effective. Discussing practical skills in detail, and providing readers with the opportunity to acquire new skills and apply them in their own contexts, the text is organized around three themes: The roles and characteristics of leaders Skills for leading ELT leadership in practice Leadership theories and approaches from business and industry are applied to and conclusions are drawn for English language teaching in a variety of organizational contexts, including intensive English programs in English-speaking countries, TESOL departments in universities, ESL programs in community colleges, EFL departments in non-English speaking countries, adult education programs, and commercial ELT centers and schools around the world. This is an essential resource for all administrators, teachers, academics, and teacher candidates in English language education ."--Publisher's website.

0805863109 9780805863109 0805863117 9780805863116

2007046154


English language--Study and teaching
English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers

LB1576 / .L3737 2009

428.0071

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