Draws on research in a variety of fields and applies it to teaching practiceFeatures topics of current concern, including defining the roles of teachers and learners, critical pedagogy, interactive learning, and using innovative teaching materials.Includes criteria for and advice on evaluating classroom activities, especially those provided in the published materials that most teachers typically use.Can be used as a reference text or handbook by individual teachers or as a sourcebook or class text by teacher trainers.Written mainly for practising teachers but can be used by new and inexperienced teachers to give a thorough introductory overview of ELT.