TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stelma,Juup
AU  - Kostoulas,Achilleas
TI  - The Intentional Dynamics of TESOL
SN  - 9781501517204
AV  - PE1128.A2 .S745 2021
U1  - 428.0071 23
PY  - 2021///]
CY  - Berlin, Boston
PB  - De Gruyter Mouton
KW  - English language
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - Foreign speakers
KW  - Intentionality (Philosophy)
KW  - Absichtlichkeit
KW  - Ecological Theory
KW  - TESOL
KW  - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - Complex Systems Theory
KW  - Intentionality
N1  - Frontmatter --; Contents --; List of Figures --; List of Tables --; List of Abbreviations --; Chapter 1. Introduction --; Part A: Developing the model of intentional dynamics --; Chapter 2. Everything is connected: Ecological theory --; Chapter 3. Everything is dynamic: Complex dynamic systems theory --; Chapter 4. Meaning is primary: Intentionality --; Chapter 5. A model of the intentional dynamics of TESOL --; Part B: Exemplifying the model of intentional dynamics --; Chapter 6. Individual intentionality: Language teachers becoming researchers --; Chapter 7. Shared intentionality: Task-based activity in a young learner classroom --; Chapter 8. Derived intentionality: A Greek private language school --; Chapter 9. Sociocultural aspects of TESOL as an intentional ecology --; Part C: Extending the model of intentional dynamics --; Chapter 10. Language learning as intentional becoming --; Chapter 11. A critical-intentional perspective for TESOL --; Chapter 12. Researching intentional dynamics in TESOL --; Chapter 13. Intentional dynamics and the future of TESOL --; References --; Index; restricted access; Issued also in print
N2  - This book presents intentional dynamics, which is a new perspective on TESOL contexts, activity and outcomes.The key innovation is a synthesis of complex systems and ecological theories, as well as the concept of intentionality from the philosophy of mind, to understand the psychological and social processes of TESOL. One aspect of intentional dynamics is the ‘ordinary’ intentions of individuals to perform particular actions, and of organisations to achieve planned outcomes. Another aspect is philosophically defined psychological and social forms of intentionality. Psychological intentionality is understood as what language learners' and teachers' (and other stakeholders') beliefs and emotions are ‘about’ or ‘directed at’. Social intentionality is the ‘aboutness’ expressed by TESOL materials, curricula and policies. The book explores how intentional dynamics both emerge from and give shape to TESOL activity, and outlines what are the practical implications of intentional dynamics for TESOL learners, teachers, researchers, managers and policy-makers
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1515/9781501511165
UR  - https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9781501511165
UR  - https://www.degruyter.com/document/cover/isbn/9781501511165/original
ER  -