Book chapter 2016

Conceptual Framework

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Xie, Qing
Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Journal · Vol. 22 · pp. 13-61
Abstract

In this chapter, a multidisciplinary conceptual framework relevant to workplace English training program development and implementation that serves as the foundation for this book is constructed. The issues of workplace English training program evaluation would be informed by theories from the relevant fields of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) program development and implementation, teaching job-related English as a second language (ESL) in the workplace, second language learning, second language teaching, learner autonomy, business management training, communicative competence development, technical and vocational education and training, workplace training and learning, workplace language and literacy development, skills development for employment and employability, adult education, lifelong learning, human capital development, and sustainable livelihoods. This is the first book of its kind to construct a conceptual framework on a comprehensive theoretical basis, which is multidisciplinary. This conceptual framework can inform the development of evaluation framework in Chap. 3 and serve as foundation for further case interpretation in the chapters onward. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.

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workplace learning English language teaching Communicative competence Language teaching Limited English Proficiency

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Author Affiliations
Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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