Faridah Pawan Libros

While engaging and motivating students in the classroom has always been critical for student success, it is even more important and challenging in the online learning environment. This practical guide will provide English language educators with a number of strategies and ready-to-use activities to help them engage and motivate their students for improved learner outcomes. It also covers trends in online learning, engagement and motivation principles and competencies, as well as ways administrators can support teachers' professional development. As an additional resource, the book comes with a companion website. **This title also includes a companion website with online resources.**

The book examines the complex landscape of Chinese ESL teachers' professional development, highlighting their efforts to harmonize collaborative and competitive strategies. It explores the integration of situational and standards-based programs, as well as the balance between ethnically responsive methods and government mandates. Additionally, it contrasts traditional teaching practices with modern, 21st-century educational visions, providing insight into the evolving dynamics of language education in China.