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Knowing the subject

In this section you can find useful articles, webinars, publications and tips to help you develop in the professional practice of 'Knowing the subject'.

Knowing the subject

With Knowing the subject, teacher educators need:

  • proficiency in the subject, such as communicating effectively in English
  • explicit knowledge about language systems, such as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
  • subject–specific theoretical knowledge regarding teaching methods, student learning and assessment
  • knowledge of a wide range of current teaching and learning resources (print and digital) that are available in the subject area
  • awareness of key themes and findings in current research and professional debates in the subject area

 

Find useful resources

Download the tenth episode, activity booklet, show notes and transcript from series 2 of our podcast 'British Council TeachingEnglish'. This episode includes tips on the importance of personalisation and context; criticality; humanistic approaches to teaching language; using social media; and general pedagogy to maximise learning outcomes in your classes and make your own ELT journey more enjoyable.

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Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

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