Cases in TESOL Teacher Education: Creating a Forum for Reflection

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  • Jane Jackson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v14i2.682

Abstract

This article reviews the case method from an historical perspective and explores why and how "decision" cases might be used by teacher educators in the professional preparation of teachers as reflective ESOL specialists. It is argued that the case method can sharpen the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills of both novice and experienced teachers and help ready them for the complex challenges they could face in the world of professional practice. Enthusiasm for this methodology, however, is tempered with words of caution about the difficulties involved in implementing case-based learning in teacher education programs. Guidelines for selecting and using"decision" cases are provided and recommendations are made for future developments in case-based teaching and learning in TESOL. Three appendixes include sources for teaching cases and details about a working conference for case facilitators and writers.

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Published

1997-06-26

How to Cite

Jackson, J. . . . . . . . . . . (1997). Cases in TESOL Teacher Education: Creating a Forum for Reflection. TESL Canada Journal, 14(2), 01–16. https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v14i2.682

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