{"title":"James Dean Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Dean Brown’s work offers insightful perspectives on language education, with a particular focus on \u003cem\u003eNeeds Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e and English for Specific Purposes. His publications explore practical approaches to teaching and assessing English as an International Language, grounded in diverse local contexts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and research-driven strategies that illuminate the evolving challenges of language instruction and assessment. Brown’s collections are essential for educators and scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of specialised English teaching methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teaching-and-assessing-eil-in-local-contexts-around-the-world-by-sandra-lee-mckay-9781138782662","title":"Teaching and Assessing EIL in Local Contexts Around the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish today is a global language embedded in a great variety of social contexts, resulting in linguistic and pedagogical variation. Taking a new look at the teaching and assessing of English as an international language (EIL), this text highlights overarching principles and provides specific strategies for responding to questions and challenges posed by the changing demographics of English language learners and users around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeaching and Assessing EIL in Local Contexts Around the World\u003c\/em\u003e introduces an original, coherent framework in which needs analysis, pedagogical principles, and assessment are integrated. It describes variables that influence effective teaching and assessment and the characteristics of various EIL teachers and learners. The text emphasizes that pedagogical and assessment decisions need to be based on the learning and teaching needs of each specific EIL context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes specific principles and strategies for teaching and assessing grammar, oral language, and literacy skills in EIL classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides strategies for integrating computer-mediated language into EIL classrooms in ways that promote cross-cultural awareness, language development, and individualized learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimely, accessible, and practical, this text for graduate and pre- and in-service courses on language teaching and assessment is at the forefront in providing valuable information and guidance for enabling principled and context-sensitive praxis in EIL classrooms worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607871439084,"sku":"9781138782662","price":626.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138782662-teaching-and-assessing-eil-in-local-contexts-around-the-world.jpg?v=1778176665"},{"product_id":"introducing-needs-analysis-and-english-for-specific-purposes-by-james-dean-brown-9781138803800","title":"Introducing Needs Analysis and English for Specific Purposes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroducing Needs Analysis and English for Specific Purposes\u003c\/em\u003e is a clear and accessible guide to the theoretical background and practical tools needed for this early stage of curriculum development in ESP. Beginning with definitions of needs analysis and ESP, this book takes a jargon-free approach which leads the reader step-by-step through the process of performing a needs analysis in ESP, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ehow to focus a needs analysis according to the course and student level;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ethe selection and sequencing of a wide variety of data collection procedures;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eanalysis and interpretation of needs analysis data in order to write reports and determine Student Learning Outcomes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003epersonal reflection exercises and examples of real-world applications of needs analysis in ESP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroducing Needs Analysis and English for Specific Purposes\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers, and students studying English for Specific Purposes, Applied Linguistics, TESOL and Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47932291743980,"sku":"9781138803800","price":626.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138803800-introducing-needs-analysis-and-english-for-specific-purposes.jpg?v=1783857962"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-dean-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}