Debates in English Teaching
explores the major issues all English teachers encounter daily in their professional lives. Written by leading experts in the field, the chapters bring together theoretical knowledge and contemporary perspectives to offer fresh insight into the most salient debates in the field of English teaching.
The book supports critical reflection and will help both novice and experienced teachers to reach informed judgements and argue their point of view with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding. This second edition has been fully updated throughout and features four new chapters. Key debates covered include:
Literacy and social class
English and difference
Digital literacy
English and mental wellbeing
Reading for pleasure
The literary canon
The importance of the media and new technologies
With its combination of expert opinion and fresh insight,
is an ideal companion for all student and practising teachers engaged in initial training, continuing professional development and master’s level study.