A Practicum in TESOL: Professional Development through Teaching Practice (Cambridge Language Education)

At the time of this practicum, I already had done a practicum for my first teaching degree, so I felt that this book didn't give me any new information. That being said, for those new to practicum, I think this could be useful. Especially the parts about setting goals for the practicum and developing a relationship with the practicum teacher. However, I would recommend renting this book, not buying it.

Though it is much more difficult to write a book about a practice a that is as vague as teaching second language, (as compared to theory), this book is helpful to those that have a few synapses left and who have not burned themselves out with too much pot or booze. I both teach EFL and research a the university level second language acquisition, and my educational background is applied linguistics. This book gave me some ideas for avenues of inquiry, and I have read it and decided to keep it on my library shelves. One hint to book reviewers: It matters not whether you criticize or compliment a book, but what does matter is how you make your argument. I suggest that one study some examples of reviews, and realize that even when the reviewer is adamant about their disagreement with the text, they do not use profane language or insinuation. The successful reviewer does use accepted norms of writing, and do not personally attack the author. ADT