1. Introduction to the portfolio -- 2. Dissertation. A collaborative approach for effective pedagogy in English language teaching -- 3. Minor study 1. Perspectives on English language teaching in Thailand -- 4. Minor study 2. Foreign language teaching: an Australian experience -- 5. Minor study 3. Professional development: the Thai experience -- 6. Reflections
Summary
This folio includes the report of four studies which provide insights into more effective teaching of English in secondary schools in Thailand. The major study focused on a collaborative process with teachers to develop professional development to improve the teaching of English. Three minor studies investigate related issues: teachers' views on teaching English, a case study of teaching LOTE in an Australian school and professional development in Thai schools. Interactive, participatory or student-centred pedagogies to improve the teaching of English as a foreign language in Thai classrooms are possible
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Submitted to the School of Social and Cultural Studies in Education of the Faculty of Education, Deakin University
