In this presentation, I consider the role of academic theory and research in the professional lives of language teachers. In particular, I hope to show how psychology represents a highly practical resource for language teachers. Good teachers already understand psychology—it is a key factor in the everyday classroom decisions they make—but often this is at an intuitive level. I aim to demonstrate how a more sophisticated understanding of concepts from educational psychology helps teachers to better understand both their own teaching and the potential within their learners. Finally, I make the case that greater engagement with theory and research can make language teaching even more rewarding over the long term.

Помимо записей вы получите слайды выступления, чтобы вы могли в любой момент вернуться к ключевым идеям и рекомендациям;