Teaching language teachers [Book] : scaffolding professional learning / Gabriel Diaz Maggioli.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Becoming a teacher of teachers -- Views of teacher knowledge -- The ToT's tool kit -- Designing lessons, courses and materials -- Assessment of and for teacher learning -- Observation of teaching and learning -- Teaching teachers online -- Sustaing professional learning -- Task file.

Teaching Language Teachers: Scaffolding Professional Learning provides an updated view of as well as a reader-friendly introduction to the field of Teaching Teachers, with special reference to language teaching. By taking a decidedly Sociocultural perspective, the book addresses the main role of the Teacher of Teachers (ToT) as that of scaffolding the professional learning of aspiring teachers. Each of the eight chapters deals with a particular view of this scaffolding process, from understanding and reviewing the learning needs of aspiring teachers, to designing and delivering courses and materials, observing teachers, teaching online and engaging in continuous professional development. Authoritatively written, though accessible to newcomers to the field, this book will prove to be an invaluable addition to the library whether you are a seasoned teacher educator, a new coordinator, director of studies, supervisor or teacher trainer.