Costantino, Anna (2024) Chapter 13. Developing the artistry of language teaching through practitioner research. In: King, Helen, (ed.) The Artistry of Teaching in Higher Education: Practical Ideas for Developing Creative Academic Practice. Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group, London, pp. 193-208. ISBN 978-1003437826; 978-1032569529; 1032569522 (doi:10.4324/9781003437826-17)

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Abstract

Teaching in higher education requires a delicate balance between catering to the specific needs of a diverse student body and adhering to national and international policies to ensure high-quality learning and equal opportunities. It entails flexible teaching approaches and continuous engagement in understanding the ever-changing contexts of practice. Professional learning is essential for teachers to develop their expertise, respond to these challenges and innovate their practices creatively. An integral part of this expertise is the development of personal practical knowing, which is here considered as a form of artistry. It encompasses pedagogical content knowing (PCKs), an integrated understanding of pedagogy, subject matter, student characteristics, learning environments, personal and professional values reflections, and autonomous engagement with practices. This chapter highlights practitioner research as a holistic approach to professional learning, allowing teachers to weave artistry’s intricacies col

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	higher education, pedagogical content knowledge, practitioner research, professional learning, teacher expertise, language education
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences > School of Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)
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Last Modified:	14 Nov 2024 11:08
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/48593

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