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

摘要: This paper examines aspects of the knowledge base that experienced English as a second language (ESL) teachers draw on in their teaching, primarily giving explanations grammar and other points. The focuses three categories teacher knowledge: content knowledge, pedagogical learners (Shulman, 1987). Observations interviews with four ESL about classroom are analyzed using this framework. results indicate these intertwined complex ways they played out thinking. actions it leads to further seen be fundamentally process-oriented. It is argued itself should integrated into education programs its process-oriented nature needs taken account curriculum design.