Bell Nancy. A Student’s Guide to the MA TESOL

Palgrave Macmillan, 2009 — 159 p. — ISBN: 978-0-230-22430-8.Beginning a graduate program in TESOL can be a daunting prospect, as students encounter not only a great deal of new information, but also new ways of thinking, writing, and interacting. Many of the expectations are implicit, and it is often not until they are well into their program that many students begin to feel at ease. By making norms and expectations for professional and academic behavior explicit, this text seeks to assuage the anxieties of beginning MA TESOL students and facilitate their entry into the TESOL community. The first part of the book is an accessible introduction to foundational information about the profession, including a brief history of the field and discussion of current theoretical and pedagogical issues. The second half of the book provides frank, practical guidance regarding the graduate school experience. Students learn about expectations regarding research, writing, and professional development and suggestions for managing these.Offers both an accessible introduction to the theory and a friendly guide for new students
Includes many practical tips and 'behind the scenes' information
Discusses and advises on graduate-level research and writing
Includes questions and activities, and summaries for each chapterAn Introduction to the Discipline of TESOL
Situating Ourselves
Language, Learning, and Teaching
Key Concepts in TESOLStudying for your MA TESOL
Learning to Learn in Graduate School
Research and the (Future) TESOL Instructor
Professional Development in and beyond Graduate School