Why language teaching is changing
Globalization and technological advances are changing the way students learn languages. A recent study found that independent learners outpace classroom learners across a number of measures of proficiency (Cole & Vanderplank, 2016). Consequently, it is important for us, as language teachers, to rethink how we teach both inside and outside the classroom.
This section introduces four areas to guide you in developing effective pedagogical practices for facilitated study abroad (FSA) and for 21st-century language teaching in general.